Positioned in Moto Guzzi's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello 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 6,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 3,250 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 3,450 rpm working window between peak torque (3,250 rpm) and peak power (6,700 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 Stornello measures 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 798 mm (31.4 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2016 to 2018, 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 (3.88 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,250–6,700 rpm
Standover Height
798 mm (31.4 in)
Engine
Displacement744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsLight alloy pushrods and rockers
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 6700 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber-Marelli
Fuel ControlPushrods
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
DrivelineCompact Reactive Shaft Drive
Performance
ExhaustTwo-in-one Arrow. 3-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
Rake27.5°
Trail117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionDie cast light alloy swing arm with 2 spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Rear Travel111 mm (4.4 inches)
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 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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Transmission
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