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Road test: Moto Guzzi V7 Cafè Classic
We had a test ride of the new Moto Guzzi V7 Cafè Classic and to be honest, it’s difficult to go unnoticed on this motorcycle, faithful to Guzzi style and historic class. Above all, the dominating factor is a retro look, with plenty of fascination and charm that true Guzzi fans will appreciate.
The new V7 is born from the ashes of the V7 Legnano, a prototype that was based on the V7 Special that emerged at the beginning of the 1970’s. The original V7 version had a 700cc engine and about 50hp, that was built on the request of the police for an all-purpose model that could substitute the all-rounder Falcone.
The first model, destined for the military, was built in 1963 with a 90° V engine at 700cc, will the V7 civilian road version was presented in 1965 in Milan. From the project, and using the same chassis and engine, further models were developed including the V7 Special, V7 Sport (known in Italy as the “bassotto” or dachsund) and the V7 GT 850.
Moto Guzzi V7 Cafè Classic video
Here is the promo video of the new Moto Guzzi V7 Cafè Classic for 2009. For full technical specs and a lovely gallery of the V7 Cafè Classic , see our previous post.
Moto Guzzi V7 Cafè Classic 2009
After yesterday’s news on the Griso 8V SE, Moto Guzzi has also released details of its V7 Café Classic model for 2009. Taking a step back in time to the V7 Sport, you’ll see the model that inspired today’s V7 Café Classic.
Dynamic performance and classic naked style are what define this Moto Guzzi model, with a little taste of vintage. The bike features a double-cradle grame, with Marzocchi fork and 40 mm stems. Brakes are a floating, 320 mm front disc and rear at 260 mm.
The V7 Café Classic has a 744 cc, 90°, V twin engine with five-speed transmission, 54.7 Nm of torque and 50 hp. After the jump see the main characteristics, and for a complete run down of the bike and a little history lesson in the V7 Sport, have a look at the V7 Café Classic press release in PDF format.
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