V7 750 Sport

1972 Moto Guzzi V7 750 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1972 Moto Guzzi V7 750 Sport classic motorcycle, Moto Guzzi utilizes a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62 HP (45.3 kW) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 82.9 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 V7 750 Sport measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.55 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 206 km/h (128 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1971 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.