At the heart of the 2023 Moto Guzzi V7 Special 850 classic motorcycle, Moto Guzzi features a 853 cc (52.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 kW) at 6,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 73 Nm (53.8 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 76.2 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,800 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 Special 850 measures 223 kg (492 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.43 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,463 mm (57.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 429 km (267 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2022 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
76.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.29 HP/kg (3.43 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,800 rpm
Theoretical Range
~429 km (267 mi)
Engine
Displacement853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-twin, titanium intake
Power65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque73.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 77.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchDry single plate with flexible couplings
DrivelineCA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
ExhaustThree-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
Trail106 mm (4.2 inches)
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork Ø 40 mm
Rear SuspensionSwingarm Twin-sided with two spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Wheelbase1463 mm (57.6 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-18
Rear Tyre150/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons. ABS.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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