Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2002 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 features a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 59.4 Nm (43.8 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 Nevada 750 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, combined with a 1,482 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1993 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.79 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,200–6,200 rpm
Standover Height
770 mm (30.3 in)
Engine
Displacement744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Torque59.4 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 43.8 ft.lbs) @ 3200 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Wheelbase1482 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-V18/H18
Rear Tyre130/90-V16/H16
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight182.0 kg (401.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2637 HP/kg
Seat Height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Brakes
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Transmission
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