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2009Moto Guzzi V7 Classic

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The 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic is a retro-styled middleweight cruiser powered by an air-cooled 744cc V-twin engine delivering 54.7 Nm of torque. Its accessible performance, classic Italian design, and refined handling appeal to riders seeking character and authenticity over raw power. Celebrated for blending vintage aesthetics with modern fuel injection reliability, it represents modern classic motorcycle heritage.

Capacity: 744.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 182.0 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 64.0 HP (47.1 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering45%

City riding60%

Daily riding65%

Touring50%

Two-up45%

Track15%

Best for: Built for leisurely cruising, café-racer style boulevard riding, and short scenic rides rather than outright performance.
Built for: A charming, old-school air-cooled V-twin with shaft drive character, offering soulful low-rev torque and classic Italian styling over outright speed.
Not ideal for: Not for riders chasing high-speed thrills, aggressive cornering performance, or serious off-road capability.

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

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Units

At 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 744.0 ccm
Power: 64.0 HP (47.1 kW)
Torque: 54.7 Nm (5.6 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3516 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 74.0 mm
Compression: 9.6:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: By lobes with pressure pump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Single disc, dry, with cush drive

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1448 mm
Overall length: 2185 mm
Overall width: 800 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Dry weight: 182.0 kg
Wet weight: 198.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Front suspension: Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swinging arm in light cast alloy with two dampers, preload adjustable
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 118 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.5°
Trail: 109 mm