Beta RS 400 (2014) vs Moto Guzzi V7 III Special (2017-18)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Beta | Moto Guzzi |
Model: | RS 400 | V7 III Special |
Years: | 2014 | 2017-18 |
Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves with light alloy pushrods and rockers |
Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.3 cu in | 744 cc / 45.4 in |
Bore x Stroke: | 95 x 56.2 mm | 80 x 74 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 12.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
Induction: | Keihin FCR-MX, Ø 39mm | Weber- Marelli electronic injection |
Ignition: | DC-CDI with variable ignition timing, Kokusan. | Magneti Marelli electronic digital |
Starting: | Electric and Kick | Electric |
Clutch: | Wet multi-disc | Single disc, dry, with cush drive |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | O-ring chain, DID | Shaft |
Frame: | Molybdenum steel with double cradle split above exhaust port. Air filter access from the side | Double cradle tubular frame. ALS steel. Detachable elements 1463 mm (57.6 inches) |
Front Suspension: | Sachs USD fork, Ø 48 mm, adjustable compression and rebound, TFX technology, | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks |
Front Wheel Travel: | 290 mm / 11.4 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension: | Sachs shock w/adjustable rebound and hi/low speed compression, | Die-cast alloy swing arm with 2 shocks with adjustable spring preload (Öhlins fully adjustable for Racer) |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 290 mm / 11.4 in | 93 mm / 3.6 in |
Front Brakes: | Single Ø 260 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Single Ø 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 18″ |
Rear Tyre: | 140/80 -18 | 17″ |
Wheelbase: | 1475 mm / 58.1 in | 1463 mm / 57.5 in |
Ground Clearance: | 320 mm / 2.6 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
Seat Height: | 934.7 mm / 36.8 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 7.9 L / 2.1 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |