Moto Guzzi has long been mining its prodigious past in search for models, and the modern V7 joined the line-up in 2009. This updated limited edition Racer whisks the rider back to when a helmet and leather jacket were all that was required.
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer for sale on eBay
The V7 Racer shares quite a bit with Lino Tonti’s 1971 creation, mid-size V-twin, shaft drive, unfaired, and even the wheelbases are within a millimeter. But the substantially new engine for 2013 claimed 48 hp, and reviewed as feeling like more. Torque was optimized and allowed the use of a 5-speed transmission. A single front disc is a big 320mm, which will do better than 1971’s drum, with just 401 lbs. ( dry ) to slow. Almost the inverse of the -70’s finishes, the Racer’s frame is an accent color, with the large chrome tank, with black fenders and laced rims. The tank only appears to be secured by a very vintage leather strap, with racing number plates completing the picture.
Offered by an Indiana consignment dealer ( which also has cars and a museum ), this Racer has just 3,188 miles and looks excellent. The solo seat cowl has been traded for a dual seat, which doesn’t spoil the looks, and passenger pegs have been added. Discoloring on the pipes seems out of place for so few miles, but can probably be polished up. Highlights from the eBay auction:
- Classic Cafe Racer looks meet Moto Guzzi reliability and rideability
- Beautiful Chrome Gas Tank with Leather Strapping
- Rich Deep Red Frame, Swing Arm and Accents
- Iconic Fuel Injected 744cc V Twin Design
- 5 Speed Transmission
- Adjustable Rear Bitubo Shocks
- Production Number 377
- Only 3,138 Miles
- Rare Limited Production Model
- Super Clean Example with no damage or issues
- Freshly Serviced and Ready to Be Enjoyed
- The V7 Racer is simply beautiful to ride and look at, this is the one you’ve been looking for!
Total edition numbers are hard to nail down, but with the company’s production figures hovering around 7,000 per year, it’s unlikely you’ll see yourself going by. The buy-it-now seems ambitious for a basic 750, though it is newer, hardly broken in, and a limited edition. Worst the Make Offer button can do is generate crickets. Just the thing for a Guzzi fan or someone with a sportier bike that’s a little much for a coffee run.
-donn
Being an evolution of the “small block” line of Guzzi’s, this bike has more in common with the V50 of 1977 than the V7 sport it tries to emulate. It is very nice looking.
Great looking bikes but at 60HP or so I imagine one would become bored pretty quickly. This would be a great 2nd bike.
Still, love Guzzis design and not having to deal with chains almost makes up for the lack of HP.
eBay shows sold for $7,700. Seems like a good buy to me!
dc