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Moto Guzzi V-7 Polizia (1969-70)

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Moto Guzzi V-7 Polizia (1969-70)

At a glance

Capacity
703 cc / 43.9 cu-in
Power
50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 6300 rpm
Torque
49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

The full picture.

The Moto Guzzi V-7 Polizia was a motorcycle produced in 1969-70, specifically designed for the Italian police force. It was powered by a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 703cc and a maximum power output of 50hp at 6300rpm. The engine was longitudinally mounted and equipped with overhead valves and a carburetor for induction. The bike had a 4-speed transmission, twin dry plates clutch, and a final drive by shaft. The motorcycle featured telehydraulic forks on the front suspension, while the rear suspension had a swinging arm with hydraulic dampers. It had drum brakes, with two 220mm drums on the front and a 220mm drum on the rear. The tyres were 4.00-18 on both front and rear axles. The bike had a dry weight of 228kg and a fuel capacity of 20 litres. The Moto Guzzi V-7 Polizia was a heavy, reliable and straightforward motorcycle that was well-suited to high-intensity police work. Its design made it easy to maintain and provided excellent stability and control on the road. Despite its impressive features, it was eventually replaced by more modern and versatile motorcycles that better suited the changing needs of the police force. Today, the Moto Guzzi V-7 Polizia is regarded as an important part of Italian motorcycle history and a cult classic among vintage motorcycle enthusiasts.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V-7 700 Polizia

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1969 – 70
EngineFour stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity703 cc / 43.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke80 x 70 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.0:1
InductionDell’orto SS I 29 DS carburetor
IgnitionBattery & coil
StartingElectric
Max Power50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
ClutchTwin driven dry plates
Transmission4 Speed
Final DriveShaft
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm with hydraulic dampers.
Front Brakes2x 220mm drum
Rear Brakes220mm drum
Front Tyre4.00 -18
Rear Tyre4.00 -18
Dry Weight228 kg / 502.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal