Ippogrifo V7

1998 Moto Guzzi Ippogrifo V7 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's naked motorcycle platform, the 1998 Moto Guzzi Ippogrifo V7 relies on a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 3,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.5 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,200 rpm) and peak power (6,200 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Ippogrifo V7 measures 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.79 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.