Moto Guzzi V 7 700 (1969-70)

The Moto Guzzi V-7 700 was a motorcycle produced in 1969-70. It had a four-stroke, 90-degree V twin engine with a capacity of 703cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The Dell’Orto SS I 29 DS carburetor was used for induction, and the ignition utilized a battery and coil system. It had a maximum power output of 50 hp at 6300 rpm and a maximum torque output of 49 Nm at 5000 rpm. The clutch was twin-driven dry plates, and the transmission had four speeds. The final drive was via a shaft. The front suspension was comprised of telehydraulic forks while the rear suspension used swinging arm with hydraulic dampers. The front and rear brakes were both 220mm drum brakes. The dry weight of the Moto Guzzi V-7 700 was 228 kg, and the fuel capacity was 20 liters. Overall, the Moto Guzzi V-7 700 was a powerful and reliable motorcycle that provided a smooth ride.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V-7 700

Year: 1969 – 70
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