Moto Guzzi V-7 750 Ambassador (1970) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Street Glide Special (2018) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2015) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight (2014)
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| Make: | Moto Guzzi | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | V-7 750 Ambassador | Harley Davidson Street Glide Special | Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight |
| Years: | 1970 | 2018 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 748.4 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 1746 cc / 107 cub in | 1690 mm / 103 cu. in | 1199 cc / 73.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 70 mm | 100 x 111 mm / 3.937 x 4.374 in | 98.4 x 111.3 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 30mm Dell'Orto VHB 30CD carburetors | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Single set of breaker points with distributor | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | NA | 154 Nm / 113.6 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 134 Nm / 98.8 ft/lbs @ 3500 rpm | 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 ft/lbs./ @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed contant mesh | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt | Belt | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telehydraulic forks | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping, | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers | ∅39mm Fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers preload adjustable | Short, air-adjustable shock, | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x Leading shoe drum | Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single leading shoe drum | Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-18 | 130/60B19 61H | MT90B16 72H | MT90B16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 180/65B16 81H | 150/80B16 71H | 150/80-B16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal | 22.7 Litres / US 6.0 gal | 18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 13.7 L / 3.6 US gal |