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2019Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer

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The 2019 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer is a limited-edition café racer with a transverse V-twin. Its air-cooled 744cc V-twin makes 52 hp at 6,200 rpm and 60 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. Switchable ABS, traction control, a 770 mm seat and 21-litre tank come as standard.

Capacity: 744.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 189.0 kg
Seat height: 770 mm
Power: 52.0 HP (38.0 kW) @ 6200 RPM

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What’s new for the 2019 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer

vs the 2018

Spec	2018	2019
Dry weight	—	189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)

Other years 2018 2019 2020

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering60%

City riding65%

Daily riding65%

Touring50%

Two-up40%

Track20%

Best for: Built for café-racer style cruising, weekend rides, and stylish urban commuting rather than outright performance.
Built for: A charismatic, air-cooled retro roadster with shaft drive smoothness and old-school V-twin charm over raw speed.
Not ideal for: Not suited for riders seeking high-speed touring, off-road capability, or aggressive sport riding.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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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 2019 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 744.0 ccm
Power: 52.0 HP (38.0 kW) @ 6200 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 191 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: KPVMC0.74LDU-011
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 8.14 L/100km (28.9 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 2.2 CO g/km
Torque: 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m) @ 4900 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2751 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 74.0 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Forced circulation with lobe pump - circuit capacity: 1.78 Kg

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Dry single plate with flexible couplings

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1463 mm
Overall length: 2185 mm
Overall width: 800 mm
Overall height: 1113 mm
Seat height: 770 mm
Dry weight: 189.0 kg
Wet weight: 209.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.00 litres
Ground clearance: 150 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions
Rear suspension: Die cast light alloy swing arm with 2 spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 93 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.4°
Trail: 106 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. ABS. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 260 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 100/90-18
Rear tyre: 130/80-17