MOTO GUZZI V7 II Special (2015-2020) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V7 II Special, a special version of the base model. The V7 II Special debuted in 2015 and packed the same specifications as the previous model, without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The 2016 model had a new close-ratio transmission, an extra 6th gear, and a new clutch that delivered a more relaxed highway cruising speed. In addition, the engine was lowered by 10 mm, reducing its center of gravity and providing better stability.

In the visual department, the bike was equipped from the factory with standard features, such as a round headlight, a wide handlebar, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and wire spoke wheels. In addition, the bike came with traction control and ABS as standard.

The bike was built around a double-cradle steel frame with a 40 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front, delivering 130 mm of travel and a lightweight aluminum swingarm coupled to twin adjustable shock absorbers on the rear.

In the performance department, the 2016 Moto Guzzi V7 II Special had installed a 744cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 50 hp with maximum strength at 6,200 rpm and 58 Nm (43 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.