By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Retro Classic vs Cruiser
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic (MY2008) vs Nevada 750 (MY2004)
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Nevada 750: style matters. So does everything underneath.
Halfway into the first tight bend, the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic's light chassis has already flicked over and it's asking for more lean. The Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 sits you lower and more upright on a padded saddle that's easy to settle into. It tips in with your boots close to the road.
So which one do you buy?
The V7 Classic has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Edges it: V7 Classic
For the Monday-to-Friday grind, the V7 Classic pulls a nose in front. What tips it: a smaller footprint and lighter steering. Your own commute could easily flip it.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Small edge: V7 Classic
In the twisties, the V7 Classic asks a bit less of you to go quickly. Thank a sportier chassis and more feel through the bars for that. Call it a modest edge.
What makes each one tick
V7 Classic
Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the V7 Classic doesn't need more than a push at the bar to swing from one curve to the next. The transverse twin doesn't need revs to answer the throttle. It pulls cleanly from down low.
Nevada 750
The Nevada 750's pushrod twin answers every blip with a twist of torque reaction through the frame, and it hauls from low revs around town. The highway leaves it breathless. Off the interstate, the pushrod twin's thumping again.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Nevada 750 has the lower seat: 29.9 in (760 mm) vs 31.7 in (805 mm).
- The V7 Classic has the lower wet weight: 437 lb (198 kg) vs 452 lb (205 kg).
- The V7 Classic makes more peak power: 49 hp (36 kW) vs 46 hp (34 kW).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Neither is a natural fit
Big miles aren't where either one shines. You'll be watching for the next rest stop.
Don't look for a gap on running costs and a first bike: there isn't one. Go by how each one fits you.
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
What owners say
Strengths
- Strong low-end torque with smooth delivery
- Characterful and engaging V-twin engine
- Comfortable ergonomics for smaller riders
- Shaft drive convenience
Trade-offs
- Limited top-end power for highway use
- Noticeable vibration at certain speeds
What they share
- Displacement
- 744 cc
- Engine
- 90° V-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Torque
- 40 lb-ft (55 Nm)
- Peak torque at
- 3,600 rpm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Front brake
- 320 mm
- Front tire
- 100/90-18
Where the spec sheets split
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) |
| Wet weight | 437 lb (198 kg) | 452 lb (205 kg) |
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49 hp (36 kW) | 46 hp (34 kW) |
| Top speed | 103 mph (165 km/h) | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 | 130/90-16 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| V7 Classic | Nevada 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Grips | Option | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
