New 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic Honors Historic Roots

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New 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic Honors Historic Roots

Contemporary technology meets timeless design and creates another instant classic.

SPEED Staff | Posted December 03, 2008 New York, NY

Designers styled the new V7 Classic to honor several variants from the illustrious V7 model line. (Photo: Moto-Guzzi)

Four decades after sparking Italian enthusiasm for big displacement V-Twin engines, Moto Guzzi adds a new chapter of history with the U.S. market debut of the 2009 V7 Classic. Acknowledged as one of the most beautifully styled motorcycles of its era, the original V7 became an instant classic when it was unveiled. Not only was it Italy’s first large displacement motorcycle, but the 1967 V7 was also elegantly styled by the legendary designer Giulio Cesare Carcano. Just as importantly, the V7 became an instant technology trendsetter thanks to its innovative transverse, air-cooled V-twin engine with shaft drive. It is this unique engine configuration that ultimately became the single-most recognized Moto Guzzi brand attribute.

The new 2009 V7 Classic continues to showcase the many benefits of Moto Guzzi’s shaft drive technology, including reliable, consistent performance and smooth acceleration. Originally commissioned by the Italian police force, the V7 quickly found legions of loyal fans and moved to mass production, where it inspired numerous variants, such as the V7 Sport, V7 Special and the U.S. market versions V7 Ambassador, Eldorado and California.

Today, motorcycle enthusiasts who appreciate authenticity and classic good looks but don’t want to sacrifice riding comfort and advanced technology will find the V7 Classic an excellent choice for everyday, anytime adventures – and an authentic style statement that sets you apart.

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