Key performance
Technical specifications
- Displacement
- 744 cc → 853 cc
- Power
- 50.0 ch @ 6200 tr/min (36.5 kW) → 65.0 ch @ 6800 tr/min (47.4 kW)
- Torque
- 60.0 Nm @ 2800 tr/min → 73.0 Nm @ 5000 tr/min
- Compression ratio
- 9.6:1 → 10.5 : 1
- Bore × stroke
- 80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) → 84.0 x 77.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
- Valve timing
- Overhead Cams (OHC) → —
- Lubrication
- By lobes with pressure pump → —
- Frame
- ALS steel tubular dismountable twin cradle → Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
- Gearbox
- 5-speed → 6-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) → Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks → Hydraulic telescopic fork Ø 40 mm
- Rear suspension
- Oscillating light alloy swingarm with 2 pre-load adjustable shock absorbers. → Swingarm Twin-sided with two spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm (5.1 inches) → —
- Rear wheel travel
- 118 mm (4.6 inches) → —
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Bremo stainless steel disc 4 opposed calipers of differing diameters → Single disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons. ABS.
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Bremo → Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
- Front tyre
- 100/90-18 → 100/90-18
- Front tyre pressure
- — → 2.50 bar
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-17 → 150/70-17
- Rear tyre pressure
- — → 2.50 bar
- Seat height
- 805.00 mm → 780.00 mm
- Wheelbase
- — → 1463.00 mm
- Ground clearance
- 182.00 mm → 150.00 mm
- Width
- 805.00 mm → 800.00 mm
- Height
- 1115.00 mm → 1110.00 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 L → 21.00 L
- Weight
- — → 223.00 kg
- Dry weight
- 179.00 kg → 203.00 kg
- New price
- — → 9 599 €
Engine
- Displacement
- 853 cc
- Power
- 65.0 ch @ 6800 tr/min (47.4 kW)
- Torque
- 73.0 Nm @ 5000 tr/min
- Engine type
- V2, four-stroke
- Cooling
- Air
- Compression ratio
- 10.5 : 1
- Bore × stroke
- 84.0 x 77.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
- Valves/cylinder
- 2
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starter
- Electric
Chassis
- Frame
- Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
- Clutch
- Dry single plate with flexible couplings
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic telescopic fork Ø 40 mm
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm Twin-sided with two spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Brakes
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons. ABS.
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
- Front tyre
- 100/90-18
- Front tyre pressure
- 2.50 bar
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-17
- Rear tyre pressure
- 2.50 bar
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 780.00 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1463.00 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150.00 mm
- Length
- 2185.00 mm
- Width
- 800.00 mm
- Height
- 1110.00 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 L
- Weight
- 223.00 kg
- Dry weight
- 203.00 kg
- New price
- 9 599 €
Overview
How do you know if a motorcycle has character? Just let the engine idle for a few seconds. The Guzzi V7 Special, with its transverse V-twin of 853 cm3, answers you with a slight rocking motion, a unique palpitation that has been its signature for decades. It’s not an anonymous machine; it’s a motorcycle with a history, a pedigree, and a wet weight of 223 kg that commands a certain respect.
The official power of 65 horsepower and the torque of 73 Nm do not make this Italian a race machine. But that’s precisely where its charm lies. It doesn’t seek to impress with numbers; it offers an experience. The aluminum double cradle frame, spoked wheels, neat chrome accents, and analog combined instrumentation are direct nods to historical models, like the legendary Moto Guzzi V7 Special 1971. Yet, beneath this classic attire, it is indeed a contemporary machine. The shaft drive is a lifetime of peace of mind, the Brembo braking system with ABS is effective, and the MGCT traction control, even discreet, is present. A Moto Guzzi V7 Special test ride quickly reveals this duality: the appearance of a vintage object, but the conveniences of a modern vehicle, notably with the possibility of restricting it for an A2 license.
Compared to a Triumph Street Twin or a Bonneville, the Guzzi plays on a different register. The British may be more refined, more fluid. The V7 Special, on the other hand, has this mechanical roughness, this deep sound, and this feeling of a living engine that is sometimes lacking in other neo-classics. Its 21-liter tank and announced consumption of 4.9 L/100 km promise real ranges, ideal for backpacking getaways without breaking the bank. The ground clearance of 150 mm and the 780 mm saddle make it an accessible motorcycle, but its weight remains a factor to consider for beginners.
Is it perfect? No. The maximum speed of 170 km/h and the modest power mean that it will never be the first on a clear national road. For track riders, there will be more performant options. But for those seeking a daily motorcycle with a strong identity, a presence, and a tangible link to the brand's history, this V7 Special is a very strong proposition. Its price of €9,599 is justified by this solid construction and this inimitable personality. It doesn’t follow trends; it cultivates its own myth, a recipe that has been working since the first Moto Guzzi V7 Special was born.
Standard equipment
- Assistance au freinage : ABS
- Jantes aluminium
- Indicateur de vitesse engagée
- Contrôle de traction
Practical info
- Véhicule accessible au permis A2 ou bridable à 47.5ch / 35 Kw
- La moto est accessible aux permis : A, A2
Indicators & positioning
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