Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021 vs. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Overview - Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021 compared to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	65 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	73 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
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
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	240 mm

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	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 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

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Moto Guzzi V7 Special vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

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