Moto Guzzi V7 750 California (1969-) vs Honda VF 700C Magna (1984-87)
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| Make: | Moto Guzzi | Honda |
| Model: | V7 750 California | VF 700C Magna |
| Years: | 1969- | 1984-87 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 757 | 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 70 mm | 70 x 45.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 29mm Dell'Orto VHB 29 CD (right) and CS (left) carb | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery & coil | Transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 53 PS @ 6000 rpm | 81 hp / 59. kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 62 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m 44.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telehydraulicforks | 37mm Air adjustable forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 220mm drum | 2x discs |
| Rear Brakes: | 220mm drum | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 4.00 -18 | 110/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -18 | 130/90-16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal | 14 Litres / 4.3 US gal |