Moto Guzzi V 7

Model / year                V7 / 1967-1969

Engine                          4-stroke 90 degree V-twin 80 x 70 mm / 703.3 cc

Compression ratio         9:1

Output                         40 hp at 5000 rpm

Cylinder head                light alloy with valve seat inserts

Cylinder                       light alloy with chromed liner

Valve arrangement        inlined overhead

Valve gear                    push rod and rocker arm

Ignition                        coil

Carburettor                 Dell'Orto SS I 29 DS, SS I 29 D 

Lubrication                  wet sump and gear driven pressure pump

Clutch                          dry dual plate type

Gearbax                      foot-change 4-speed constant-mesh

Transmission                primary, gear driven; final drive, shaft

Frame                          tubular duplex cradle

Wheelbase                   1445 mm

Front suspension           teledraulic fork

Rear suspension            swinging arm with teledraulic dampers

Wheels                        spoked with 18 x 3.00 rims

Tyres                          4.00-18"

Brakes                         expansion type: front, manual (twin-cam); rear, pedal

Weight                        230 kgs

Max speed                   approx. 164 km/h

Normal consumption      (Cuna stds.) 7.3 litres per 100 kms

Fuel tank capacity        20 litres

Lubricant capacity        3 litres

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