News – New in 2015: the Moto Guzzi V7 passes the six! – Used MOTO GUZZI

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New in 2015: Moto Guzzi V7 passes six !

News - New in 2015: the Moto Guzzi V7 passes the six! - Used MOTO GUZZI

Big evolution in 2015 on the Moto Guzzi V7: the endearing and authentic Italian motorcycle inherits a new six-speed gearbox and adopts ABS as well as traction control! This V7 II also evolves in terms of ergonomics and will be available from November.

Big evolution in 2015 on the: the endearing and authentic Italian motorcycle inherits a new six-speed gearbox and adopts ABS as well as traction control! This V7 II also evolves in terms of ergonomics and will be available from November.

A wind of modernism is blowing on the V7 II

As every year, motorcycle manufacturers communicate the first information on their new products to the specialized press just before international shows, with the instruction to respect a specific date and time of broadcast. And like every year, smart kids do not keep their word and "burn" this embargo to try to make the buzz about their support…

Following the "indelicacy" of an Italian site, the Piaggio group therefore unveils several days in advance its motorcycles to be discovered at the Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne next Tuesday: the and the Moto Guzzi V7 II. 

Aesthetically, the beauty of Mandello does not know any major changes and retains its deliciously old-fashioned charm. Pot-bellied tank, round headlight circled in chrome, flat seat, fork gaiters and shock absorber combinations: no doubt, the V7 II remains an authentic classic motorcycle !

The more observant will notice, however, that the position of the air-cooled 744 cc V-twin differs – very – slightly: the block has been tilted forward by 4 ° and lowered by 10 mm. Thanks to these changes, Moto Guzzi was able to free up additional space to fit the knees, one of the weak points mentioned by the editorial staff during our .

The driving position also benefits from the repositioning of the footrests, now located 25 mm lower. The main mechanical evolution concerns the transmission since the new V7 II receives a six-speed gearbox. Engine manufacturers took the opportunity to revise the complete gearbox, in order to improve the motorcycle’s punch..

By the way, the Italian adopts a new clutch (still dry single-disc type) which would offer more smoothness in use. The update continues with the appearance of standard ABS and … traction control! Called Moto Guzzi Controllo Trazione (MGCT), this system takes advantage of the latest advances in the Piaggio group in terms of electronics.

At MNC, if we approve the appearance of ABS on the V7 (especially since braking is not its main quality), we remain more doubtful about the usefulness of grafting it with anti-slip , both technically and commercially … Because from the top of its 50 hp and 60 Nm of torque, the V-twin rarely compromises the grip of the 130 mm rear wheel !

In addition, traction control is not really at the top of the list of equipment desired by fans of classic motorcycles, on the contrary! In short, a handful of additional horses and a ladle of torque in rab ‘would have been more appropriate, just to strengthen the certainly voluntary but sometimes limited resumptions of the twin cylinder..

As on the previous vintage, the Moto Guzzi V7 II is available in three copies: the standard model ("Stone", pictured above), a "Speciale" version with two-tone paints and graphics inspired by the V750 S3 from 1975 and the sportiest "Racer" recognizable by its handlebars bracelets, its chrome tank covered with a leather strap and its number plate. All three will be available from November at a price that has not yet been communicated. To be continued on MNC: stay connected !

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