V 75

1986 Moto Guzzi V 75 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1986 Moto Guzzi V 75 features a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 59 HP (43.1 kW) at 7,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 79.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the V 75 measures 200 kg (441 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.39 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1986 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.