What category is the 2023 Moto Guzzi V7 Special?

General information
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Category	Classic
Model	Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Year	2023

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Driveline	CA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive
Clutch	Dry single plate with flexible couplings
Transmission type	Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Fuel system	Injection
Bore x Stroke	84.0 x 77.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Torque	73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Power	65.0 HP (47.4 kW) @ 6800 RPM
Engine details	90Â° V-twin, titanium intake
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	850.0 ccm (51.87 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Seat	Two-tier saddle
Wheels	Wire spoked
Rear brakes	Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons
Rear tire	150/70-17
Front tire	100/90-18
Rear Suspension	Die cast light alloy swing arm with 2 spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Front Suspension	Kayba hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions
Trail	106 mm (4.2 inches)
Frame type	Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe

Physical measures and capacities
Reserve fuel capacity	3.79 litres (1.00 US gallons)
Fuel capacity	21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1463 mm (57.6 inches)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 inches)
Overall width	800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall length	2185 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall height	1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Alternate seat height	803 mm (31.6 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Seat height	770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	235.0 kg (518.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Factory warranty	Two-year manufacturerâ€™s warranty and roadside assistance for one year
Light	Halogen headlight
Starter	Electric
Color options	Blu Formale, Grigio Casual grey

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

5.8s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track15%

City65%

Cornering55%

Daily Riding72%

Touring60%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suits new-to-intermediate riders thanks to its modest air-cooled V-twin power and forgiving, classic-standard riding position.
Purpose	Best suited to relaxed urban commuting, weekend backroad rides, and light touring rather than outright performance.
Rider Fit	A low 30.7-inch seat height and manageable weight distribution make it accessible to shorter and less experienced riders.
Character	A retro-styled, easygoing classic roadster that emphasizes charm, shaft-drive simplicity, and unhurried torque over speed.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders wanting strong acceleration, sport-bike agility, or any genuine off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2023 Moto Guzzi V7 Special, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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