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2017Moto Guzzi V7 Racer
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The 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer is a café racer with a transverse V-twin and retro details. Its air-cooled 744cc V-twin makes 49.6 hp at 6,200 rpm and 57.9 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 780 mm seat, 179 kg wet weight and 22-litre tank complete the look.
- Capacity
- 744.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 179.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 49.6 HP (36.2 kW) @ 6200 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for stylish, relaxed café-racer cruising rather than outright performance or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- A charismatic, classically styled V-twin that rewards a laid-back, style-conscious riding approach over aggressive riding.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting high-speed thrills, serious off-road capability, or heavy touring loads.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 744.0 ccm
- Power
- 49.6 HP (36.2 kW) @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 57.9 Nm (5.9 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2771 HP/kg (wet)
- 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
- 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
- Overall length
- 2184 mm
- Overall width
- 800 mm
- Overall height
- 1113 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wet weight
- 179.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 182 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.80 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
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
- 118 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.5°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-18
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-17
Other
- Color options
- Gray/red
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2011 | 2013 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 744 cc | 744 cc | 744 cc | 744 cc | 744 cc |
| Dry weight | 182 kg | 179 kg | — | — | 179 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 20.8 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer has a Capacity of 744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer have?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer has a Power of 49.6 HP (36.2 kW) @ 6200 RPM.
How many gears does the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer have?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer has a Torque of 57.9 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM.
How much does the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer weigh?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer has a Wet weight of 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds).
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