Moto Guzzi V 7 Sport
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| Moto Guzzi V 7 Sport | |
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| Production | 1972 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air cooled, four stroke, transverse V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 82.3mm x 82.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Horsepower | 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 6300RPM |
| Fuel System | 2x30mm Dell'Orto VHB 30CD Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Telehydraulic forks Rear: Swingarm with hydraulic dampers preload adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 2x220mm drum Rear: 220mm drum |
| Front Tire | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
| Weight | 244.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Moto Guzzi V 7 Sport was a Air cooled, four stroke, transverse V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi in 1972. Claimed horsepower was 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 6300 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 82.3mm bore x 82.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x220mm drum in the front and a 220mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with hydraulic dampers preload adjustable.
1972 - 1974 Moto Guzzi V 7 Sport[edit | edit source]
The Sport fully deserved its name, as this breakthrough model for Guzzi was the first truly sporting machine to be built using the Mandello del Lario firm's transverse V-twin engine. For V7 Sport use, the touring motor was made more powerful and compact. Bore and stroke dimensions of 82.5 x 70 mm gave capacity of 748cc, reduced from the 757cc of earlier models (including the V7 Special), allowing entry in 750cc races.