TheMoto Guzzi V7 Sportis a sportsmotorcyclefirst manufactured in1971by Italian companyMoto Guzzi.Based on the V7roadster,but with a new frame andclip-on handlebars,the V7 Sport was the first Moto Guzzicafé racer.The V7 Sport was lighter than the standard V7, it handled well and proved popular.
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| Manufacturer | Moto Guzzi |
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| Production | 1971-1974 |
| Predecessor | V7 roadster |
| Successor | 750S,Le Mans |
| Engine | Longitudinally mounted 748 cc (45.6 cu in)OHV2-valve per cyl.air cooled,four-stroke,V-twin,9.8:1 compression ratio, two 30 mm Dell'Orto carbs each with cold-start levers, wet sump, electric start, crank-mounted alternator |
| Bore/stroke | 82.5 mm × 70.0 mm (3.25 in × 2.76 in) |
| Transmission | 5 speed, shaft drive[1] |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: twin shocks adjustable for preload |
| Brakes | Front: 220 mm (8.7 in) double-sided with twin leading shoes per side drum Rear: 220 mm (8.7 in) twin leading shoe drum |
| Tires | Front: 3.25-18 with WM2 aluminium rim Rear: 3.50-18 with WM3 aluminium rim[1] |
| Wheelbase | 58 in (1,500 mm) |
| Dimensions | L:85 in (2,200 mm) W:28 in (710 mm) |
| Seat height | 30 in (760 mm) |
| Weight | 454 lb (206 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 US gal (17 L; 3.7 imp gal) |
| Oil capacity | 6 Imperial pints (approx 3.3 litres)[1] |
The V7 Sport formed the basis for subsequent models and ultimately led to the very successfulLe Mans.
In 2008, Moto Guzzi introduced the "V7 Special", a detuned retro-styled roadster loosely based on the V7 Sport. The "Special" was itself succeeded in 2012 by a more powerful 50 bhp model.[2]
Reception
editMotorcycle Mechanics' editorCharles Deanecommented in his 1972 road-test that the V7 Sport, with a factory-claimed 70 bhp power output, was like a "BMW with a little bit extra" – a bit more acceleration, higher top speed and better braking, but was also, significantly, the most expensive"Superbike"available in Britain.[1]
The reviewer added: "The brakes were 'faultless' – powerful and progressive but did not prove fierce, inspiring 'confidence' in wet conditions, and the 'remarkably-low' seat height enabled a 'short' 5' 6" rider to place both feet on the floor but would be 'cramped' for a taller rider ".[1]
References
edit- ^abcdeMotorcycle Mechanics,March 1972, pp.36-38.Moto Guzzi V7 Sport test. "Charles Deane reports on the most expensive 'Superbike' in Britain...".Accessed and added 2015-02-08
- ^Ash, Kevin (9 April 2012)."Moto Guzzi V7 Special review".Archivedfrom the original on 2022-01-12 – via telegraph.co.uk.
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