Moto Guzzi released the V-7 700 motorcycle in 1967-68 with a 703cc engine, capable of producing 50HP at 6300 rpm and 49 Nm torque at 5000 rpm. The engine includes a four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder design and a Dell’orto SS I 29 DS carburetor. The cooling system is air cooled while the compression ratio is 9.0:1. The clutch comprises twin driven dry plates, while the transmission has four-speed gears. The final drive is a shaft. The front suspension is telehydraulic forks, while the rear suspension is a swinging arm with hydraulic dampers. The bike has a dry weight of 228 kg / 502.6 lbs and fuel capacity of 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal. The front and rear brakes include 2x 220mm drum and 220mm drum respectively. The motorcycle’s tyres measure 4.00 -18 for both front and rear.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V-7 700
| Year | 1967 – 68 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 703 cc / 43.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | Dell’orto SS I 29 DS carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery & coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 37.2 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque | 49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch | Twin driven dry plates |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 220mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 220mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 502.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
