Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021 vs. Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2025

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2025

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021 compared to Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2025

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2025

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	65 HP	Engine power	67.3 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,900 rpm
Torque	Torque	73 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,400 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Degrees	Degrees	90	Degrees	90
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	2
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

The Moto Guzzi V7 remains true to itself in 2021 and despite the new engine. With its 65 hp, the V7 Special 850 is significantly more powerful than its predecessor, but remains the same motorbike of pleasure with lots of Italian emotion and a mighty dollop of coolness. If you like classic style elements and decelerated riding dynamics, the Moto Guzzi V7 is probably one of the most authentic retro motorbikes on the market.

Wonderful pleasure bike

New 850cc engine brings 25% more power

Beautiful design

Guzzi virtues unchanged

Relaxed riding position

Crisp gearbox

Not suitable for sporty heaters

LED headlamp from standard V7 would fit in

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2025

Moto Guzzi has done a lot of things right with the reorientation of the V7. The changes to the engine for Euro5+ deserve great praise, because not only has the typical character of the air-cooled V2 been retained, but there is now significantly more torque and power available, especially in the mid-range. The fact that the V7 Sport even has a 6-axle IMU with cornering ABS is a perfect match for the new 320 mm double disc brake, which raises the V7's brakes by two classes. What remains are the relatively stiff shocks and the LC dashboard, which does not suit the V7 Special as well as the previous analogue clocks. All in all, the V7 2025 series is a great success.

Motor can be used very well over the entire range

brakes good in both bite and modulation

unmistakable character

Lacklustre LC display

"Wooden" shocks