Moto Guzzi V7 Special (2012) vs BMW R 75/5 (1969)
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| Make: | Moto Guzzi | BMW |
| Model: | V7 Special | R 75/5 |
| Years: | 2012 | 1969 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 744 cc / 45.4 in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 74 mm | 82 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Weber- Marelli electronic injection | 2 x Bing constant depression carbutetors |
| Ignition: | Magneti Marelli electronic digital | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37.5 kW / 51 hp @ 6200 rpm | 36.8 kW /50 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 58 Nm / 40.3 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft, ratio 4.825 | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 208 mm / 8.2" |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm in light cast alloy with two dampers and adjustable preload | Long swinging arm with strut. 125mm wheel travel |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 118 mm / 4.6 in | 125 mm / 4.9" |
| Front Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 100/70-18 | 3.25 - S19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 4.00 - S18 |
| Wet Weight: | 198 kg / 436 lbs | 210 kg / 463 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |