By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Retro Classic vs Cruiser
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic (MY2008) vs Nevada 750 Classic (MY2008)
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Nevada 750 Classic: which one to buy once you're past the looks.
Deep in a slow U-turn, the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic flicks over light, and it's happy to tip in tighter. On the Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 Classic, wide bars swing the front around and don't fight your hands. The forgiving clutch lets it creep through at a crawl.
So which one do you buy?
The V7 Classic has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Slight edge: V7 Classic
The V7 Classic makes slightly more sense as a commuter. The difference is lighter steering. Don't read much into a gap this small.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Inches ahead: V7 Classic
The V7 Classic is a touch more fun when the road starts bending. The reason: more feel through the bars and a sportier chassis.
What makes each one tick
V7 Classic
Character comes ahead of outright speed on the V7 Classic, whose transverse twin doesn't need revs to pull smoothly. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, corner entry takes a small push on the grip, and there's no wait before the chassis drops onto its line. Direction changes come in a blink. Every roll-on sets the exhaust singing.
Nevada 750 Classic
There's a crisp pickup to the Nevada 750 Classic's injected twin, which pulls hard down low and keeps pulling as the revs climb. Through a string of bends, the bike changes direction quickly and stays stable, and it doesn't fall behind sportier company on a twisty road. Each bump comes straight up through the seat, with no modern gloss over it. Its twin lopes along, unhurried.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Nevada 750 Classic has the lower seat: 29.9 in (760 mm) vs 31.7 in (805 mm).
- The V7 Classic has the larger fuel tank: 4.5 US gal (17 L) vs 3.7 US gal (14 L).
- Heated Grips: option on the V7 Classic, not offered on the Nevada 750 Classic.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
Long days aren't what these two do best. Plan shorter legs and plenty of stops.
Nothing splits them on running costs and a first bike. Ride both back to back and the decision usually makes itself.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
V7 Classic
What owners say
Strengths
- Charismatic, torque-rich engine
- Classic Italian styling with high-quality details
- Low-maintenance shaft final drive
Nevada 750 Classic
What owners say
Strengths
- Lightweight and agile handling
- Authentic Italian styling
- Easy to ride at low speeds
- Torque-rich, charismatic engine
What they cost used
These prices compare a 15-year-old V7 Classic with a 15-year-old Nevada 750 Classic.
- V7 Classic
- about $4,800
- Nevada 750 Classic
- about $4,000
At 15 years old, the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic sits around $4,800 while the Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 Classic runs about $4,000. That's an $800 gap in the Nevada's favor. These are US market estimates, not live listings.
What they share
- Displacement
- 744 cc
- Engine
- 90° V-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Power
- 49 hp (36 kW)
- Peak torque at
- 3,600 rpm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Fork
- Telescopic
- Front brake
- 320 mm
- Front tire
- 100/90-18
Where the spec sheets split
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) |
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 40 lb-ft (55 Nm) | 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) |
| Top speed | 103 mph (165 km/h) | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 46 mpg (US) / 5.14 L/100 km | 48 mpg (US) / 4.87 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 3.7 US gal (14 L) |
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 | 130/90-16 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Grips | Option | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
