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Power/Weight
0.28 hp/kg
Torque
60 Nm
Engine
744 ccm
Technical Overview
2020 Moto Guzzi V7III Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Moto Guzzi's classic motorcycle platform, the 2020 Moto Guzzi V7III Special features a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52 HP (38 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 4,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 69.9 HP per liter and a 1,300 rpm working window between peak torque (4,900 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 V7III Special measures 189 kg (417 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 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 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 382 km (237 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
69.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.28 HP/kg (3.63 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,900–6,200 rpm
Theoretical Range
~382 km (237 mi)
Engine
Displacement744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-twin
Power52.0 HP (38.0 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 4900 RPM
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber-Marelli
LubricationForced circulation with lobe pump - circuit capacity: 1.78 Kg
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchDry single plate with flexible couplings
DrivelineCA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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 SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions
Rear SuspensionDie cast light alloy swing arm with 2 spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Wheelbase1463 mm (57.6 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-18
Rear Tyre130/80-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons
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