V7 850 GT

1973 Moto Guzzi V7 850 GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's touring motorcycle platform, the 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 850 GT relies on a 844 cc (51.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW) at 6,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 65.2 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 850 GT measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.64 kg per horsepower). The 22.5-liter (5.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 181 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1973 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.