2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer
We have only had one other 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer in for sale and it was gone in a Hurry last year. This one was purchased at Moto International when new in September of 2012, ridden first few years regularly, then life changes came about and last couple years, not so much. We had our service department perform an annual service and give it a good look over. We were told it had a minor 3mph tip over once but was fixed by the dealer, same day It is pretty much as it came off the floor other than the big stock mirrors which were replaced with the popular barend style CRG mirrors giving it a nice smooth low profile look. Not much else to tell, no signs of abuse and ready to go enjoy. We have both keys, owners manual and a clean WA title. Andiamo!
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What makes the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer such a desirable bike? Lots of reasons, if you know what you’re looking for.
Built in 2008, the V7 Racer comes with a design inspired by its predecessors – the V7 Special and Sport from the seventies – but combined with the technology of a modern Moto Guzzi. The result is a bike that’s well worth owning. One of the first things you’ll notice about the V7 Racer is the red frame that was inspired by the legendary first 150 examples of the V7 Sport with CrMo frames. The bike also has an ultra sporty single-seater saddle – with a two-seater saddle and pillion footpegs available as optional accessories – that has been upholstered in suede. The seat leads into an aerodynamic tail fairing that also incorporates lateral race number panels in true Seventies style.
In terms of power, the Guzzi V7 Racer doesn’t hold back, thanks to an updated 745cc V-twin engine with more than 70% of its internal components being all-new, and twin intake manifolds and throttle bodies being replaced with a single Y manifold and single 38mm Magneti Marelli throttle body. All these components help the bike not only improve its fuel economy, but also reduce CO2 emissions. The updated engine of the V7 also gets a redesigned fuel tank with the tank now lighter than the earlier unit and made of metal instead of polyethylene. All told, the bike can hit 51 horsepower and 58 Nm of torque, enough numbers to make it a worthwhile cafe racer.
