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Moto Guzzi V7 Sees a Thrilling Overhaul, Morphs Into a Custom Superstar 25 Apr 2021, 20:55 UTC ·
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The sinister one-off gem we’re featuring today is the work of an Australian motorcycle enthusiast named Brad Bennett. For this fellow, customizing two-wheelers is a hobby that fills his spare time rather than a full-time occupation, so the bike you’re looking at here was gradually pieced together over the course of several years. At its core, this menacing piece of machinery is a 2013 variant from Moto Guzzi’s V7 family.
Piaggio’s mechanical showstopper is put in motion by a 90-degree V-twin powerplant that packs a displacement of 744cc. The air-cooled engine is good for up to 50 hp at 6,200 rpm, while a respectable torque output of 43 pound-feet (58 Nm) will be accomplished at 5,000 rpm. A five-speed transmission enables this force to reach the rear 17-inch wheel by means of a CA.R.C. (Compact Reactive Shaft Drive) unit. The powertrain components are