By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Retro Classic
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic (MY2008) vs V7 750 Special (MY2012)
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs V7 750 Special: which one to buy once you're past the looks.
Down a tight run of bends, the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic feels light, and it doesn't resist a quick change of lean. The Moto Guzzi V7 750 Special won't wander off its line through each bend. It'll tip in at a nudge of the bars.
So which one do you buy?
The V7 750 Special has the edge if…
Character, looks and sound
Small edge: V7 750 Special
On character, the V7 750 Special edges it. Thank more distinctive styling for that. Your eyes get the final say.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
By a nose: V7 750 Special
Once the road starts to bend, the V7 750 Special noses ahead. That comes from stronger brakes. Your own skill counts for more than a gap this size.
What makes each one tick
V7 Classic
From low revs the V7 Classic's transverse twin pulls smoothly, and its exhaust answers with a note you'll want to keep hearing. Corner entry takes almost no effort, because the front end flicks in willingly on a twisty road. The rear wheel turns on a shaft that won't ask for slack checks or lube. The chassis darts through city gaps.
V7 750 Special
Around town, the V7 750 Special's front end turns in at the slightest push and stays settled through twisty roads. You'll sit upright behind the tank. Each twist of the throttle wakes the transverse twin. Its pushrod twin hands back torque in a soulful shove.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The V7 750 Special makes more peak torque: 43 lb-ft (59 Nm) vs 40 lb-ft (55 Nm).
- The V7 750 Special has the larger fuel tank: 5.8 US gal (22 L) vs 4.5 US gal (17 L).
- Heated Grips: option on the V7 Classic, not offered on the V7 750 Special.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both miss here
Hours in the saddle won't flatter either of these. They're happier on shorter runs.
Call it even on commuting and running costs. Choose on fit, price and the one that makes you grin.
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
V7 750 Special
What owners say
Strengths
- Agile and nimble handling
What they share
- Seat height
- 31.7 in (805 mm)
- Wet weight
- 437 lb (198 kg)
- Displacement
- 744 cc
- Engine
- 90° V-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Power
- 49 hp (36 kW)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Front tire
- 100/90-18
- Rear tire
- 130/80-17
Where the spec sheets split
| V7 Classic | V7 750 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 40 lb-ft (55 Nm) | 43 lb-ft (59 Nm) |
| V7 Classic | V7 750 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 5.8 US gal (22 L) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| V7 Classic | V7 750 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Grips | Option | Not offered |
| Luggage System | Not offered | Option |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
