Positioned in Moto Guzzi's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer ABS 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 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 57.9 Nm (42.7 lb-ft) at 5,000 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 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 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 V7 II Racer ABS measures 190 kg (419 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.96 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,449 mm (57 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2016 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.25 HP/kg (3.96 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,200 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-twin
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Torque57.9 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber-Marelli
LubricationForced circulation with lobe pump - circuit capacity: 1.78 Kg
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchDry single plate with flexible couplings
DrivelineCA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive
Performance
ExhaustThree-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionDie-cast light alloy swing arm with 2 fully adjustable Bitubo shock absorbers
Rear Travel96 mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase1449 mm (57.0 inches)
Ground Clearance179 mm (7.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-18
Rear Tyre130/80-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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