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Moto Guzzi V7 Classic - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic is a retro-styled middleweight powered by a characterful 744cc V-twin engine, ideal for riders seeking authentic vintage aesthetics with modern reliability. Its torquey, air-cooled motor and nimble handling make it equally at home cruising city streets or winding country roads. The V7 Classic exemplifies Guzzi's iconic transverse-mounted V-twin heritage with timeless Italian design appeal.
General information | |
| Category | Classic |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Moto Guzzi V7 Classic |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Emission details | 3 ways catalyzed with Lambda sensor |
| Clutch | Single disc, dry, with cush drive |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Lubrication system | By lobes with pressure pump |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Weber-Marelli |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression | 9.6:1 |
| Torque | 54.70 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.3 ft.lbs) @ 3600 |
| Engine details | 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves with light alloy push-rod. |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 744.00 ccm (45.40 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Spoke light alloy |
| Rear brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo Serie Oro |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Brembo Serie Oro |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 130/80-17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 100/90-18 |
| Rear suspension travel | 118 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm in light cast alloy with two dampers, preload adjustable |
| Front suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.5° |
| Frame type | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,448 mm (57.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Guzzi black, White diamond, Ibis red |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
6.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track15%
City60%
Cornering45%
Daily Riding65%
Touring50%
Passenger45%
Rider Profile
| Best For | A relaxed, low-stress machine well suited to beginners and returning riders who want classic style without intimidating power. |
| Purpose | Built for leisurely cruising, café-racer style boulevard riding, and short scenic rides rather than outright performance. |
| Rider Fit | The low seat height and modest weight make it approachable for shorter or less experienced riders, though the wide bars and torquey low-end pull demand a relaxed but attentive riding style. |
| Character | A charming, old-school air-cooled V-twin with shaft drive character, offering soulful low-rev torque and classic Italian styling over outright speed. |
| Not Ideal For | Not for riders chasing high-speed thrills, aggressive cornering performance, or serious off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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