What category is the 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Special?

General information
Category	Classic
Model	Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Year	2017
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,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	5-speed
Lubrication system	Forced circulation with lobe pump - circuit capacity: 1.78 Kg
Fuel system	Injection. Weber-Marelli
Torque	57.90 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Power	49.62 HP (36.2 kW) @ 6200 RPM
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Spoked polished aluminium rims
Rear brakes diameter	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons
Rear tyre	130/80-17
Front tyre	100/90-18
Rear Suspension	Die cast light alloy swing arm with 2 spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Front Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions
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 gallons)
Fuel capacity	21.95 litres (5.80 gallons)
Overall width	800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall length	2,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall height	1,113 mm (43.8 inches)
Alternate seat height	805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Seat height	780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Factory warranty	Two-year manufacturer’s warranty and roadside assistance for one year
Starter	Electric
Color options	Orange, 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 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Special, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). 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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