Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2012 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 Classic pairs a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 54.7 Nm (40.3 lb-ft) at 3,600 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 3,200 rpm working window between peak torque (3,600 rpm) and peak power (6,800 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 Nevada 750 Classic measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,467 mm (57.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.83 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,600–6,800 rpm
Engine
Displacement744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves with light alloy push-rod
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque54.7 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.3 ft.lbs) @ 3600 RPM
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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