Moto Guzzi V7 Racer - 2014 - Brand New - Special Sale Price - Save £700

The Racer is now the only sport version of the V7 and the model in the range which benefits the most from the two most significant changes: The new single throttle body V twin. which provides more sporty performance. and the metallic tank. further enhanced by the specific chroming of this elite version. Manufactured in a numbered limited edition as shown by the commemorative plaque on the steering yoke. the V7 Racer stands out for the executive refinement of the details as well as the elegant leather strap. This is a clear reference to legendary bikes of the past. as are the metal accents of the Moto Guzzi badge which is colour-coded with the frame. The red frame. itself inspired by the legendary early V7 Sport with CrMo frames. is the result of a special painting treatment extended to the hubs. wheels and swingarm as well. which accentuates the architectural purity of the frame. Perched on top of the frame's tubes is an ultra sporty single-seater saddle (a two-seater saddle and pillion footpegs are available as optional accessories). upholstered in suede and terminating in an aerodynamic tail fairing that also incorporates lateral race number panels in true Seventies style. With its tiny Plexiglass screen above a race number panel. the top fairing - an exemplary expression of the Guzzi school - cites the front of the legendary Gambalunga. This unequivocally sporty element is in perfect harmony with the new design of the front mudguard. One of the most distinctive features of this unique special edition is the widespread use of brushed. drilled aluminium. This hand-crafted treatment. which requires superb artisan skill. has been applied to the side panels. the throttle body guards and the silencer mounting brackets. Other standout features are the adjustable set-back billet footrests. the lightweight steering stem and the steering yoke guard consisting of a double chromed ring. which is so exquisitely crafted that it looks like an ornamental feature. There is also a pair of prestigious Bitubo WMY01 shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload in rebound and compression thanks to a 12 click adjusting knob. This is a bike which should be ridden strictly in black. with a skullcap helmet and leather studded gloves.

The design of the new V7 tells of the historic lineage of the model through a mix of forms and volumes which cite the famous ancestors. from the V7 750 Special remembered in the accents and the side panels. to the V7 Sport. which influenced the tank. the main new feature introduced in the new V7. A change in look. now more imposing in form and capacity. the new tank brings with it a superior material perception of metal with respect to polyethylene. the material which was used to make the previous unit. This is thanks to the most advanced moulding technologies which allow construction of a metallic tank which is the same size. but lighter and with greater capacity compared to the previous polyethylene unit. reaching a record value of 22 litres which. together with the reduced consumption. ensures a range of up to 500 km. This is further proof of the design philosophy that guided the entire V7 project where innovation of the processes restored the pleasure to the rider of gripping a real. resounding metal tank in true Moto Guzzi tradition.

The rest of the new V7 design confirms that alchemy of tradition and modernism introduced in 2008 with the first V7 Classic. where. through the generous chrome trim. enthusiasts will be able to appreciate the cigar shape of the silencers. the dials on the instrument panel. clearly inspired by the Veglia-Borletti from the 1970s. the flat and long saddle. with the proud "Moto Guzzi" inscription emblazoned on the rear part as well as the new valves covers. The Moto Guzzi V7. iconic and prestigiously manufactured. is now available in three versions. two touring and one sport. respectively the V7 Stone. V7 Special and the V7 Racer. Just like in 1971 when the sport version completed a range made up of the dominating V7 and V7 Special.

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