The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport motorcycle was produced from 1971-72 and contained a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin, longitudinally mounted engine with OHV and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike had a capacity of 748.4cc, a compression ratio of 9.8:1, and used 2x 30mm Dell’Orto VHB 30CD carburetors for induction. The ignition system used a battery with a double contact breaker with automatic advance and was started electrically. With a max power of 70hp / 32kW @ 6300 RPM and a 5-speed transmission, the V7 Sport could travel long distances comfortably at high speeds. The motorcycle had a front suspension consisting of telehydraulic forks, while the rear suspension was a swinging arm with hydraulic dampers with preload adjustments. The front brakes included two 220mm drums with double-sided twin leading shoes per side, while the rear brake contained a 220mm drum. The bike’s dimensions included a length of 2200 mm / 85 in, width of 710 mm / 28 in, and wheelbase of 1500 mm / 58 in. It had a seat height of 760 mm / 30 in and weighed 206 kg / 454 lbs dry and 227 kg / 500 lbs wet. With a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres / 4.4 US gal, the V7 Sport was a high-performance motorcycle built for endurance and power.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V-7 750 Sport
| Year | 1971 – 72 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 748.4 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Induction | 2x 30mm Dell’Orto VHB 30CD carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 70 hp / 32 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 220mm drum, Double-sided with twin leading shoes per side drum. |
| Rear Brakes | 220mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2200 mm / 85 in Width 710 mm / 28 in |
| Wheelbase | 1500 mm / 58 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbS |
| Wet Weight | 227 kg / 500 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
