Moto Guzzi V7 II Special (2015-16) vs Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress (2016-17)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Moto Guzzi | Moto Guzzi |
Model: | V7 II Special | MGX-21 Flying Fortress |
Years: | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
Engine: | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves with light alloy pushrods and rockers | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 744 cc / 45.4 in | 1380 cc / 84.2 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 74 mm | 104 x 81.2 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/ oil cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Ignition: | Magneti Marelli electronic digital | Phased electronic Multipoint sequential injection |
Battery: | 12 V - 330 Watt Voltage 12 V - 14 Amph | 12V - 18 Ah |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Exhaust system: | 3 way catalytic converter with twin oxygen sensor | Stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe |
Max Power: | 35 kW / 48 hp @ 6200 rpm | 96 hp / 71 kW @ 6500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 58 Nm / 40.3 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 89 ft/lb / 120 Nm @ 2750 rpm |
Clutch: | Single disc, dry, with cush drive | Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 speeds with final overdrive |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
Frame: | Detachable tubular duplex cradle | Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe |
Front Suspension: | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks | Standard swingarm, Ø 46 mm, with radial calliper mounting bracket and telescopes on the stanchions, |
Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension: | Die cast light alloy swing arm with 2 shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 111 mm / 4.6 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
Front Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons |
Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons |
Wheels: | Cast aluminum alloy multi-spoke black anodized rims | Spoked steel rims |
Front wheel: | 18", 100/90 | Aluminium alloy 3.50” x 18” |
Rear wheel: | 17", 130/80 | Aluminium alloy 6.00” x 16” |
Front Tyre: | 100/70-18 | 130/70 R18 |
Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 200/60 R16 |
Trail: | 138 mm / 5.43 in | 109 mm / 4.2 in |
Steering Angle: | 32° | 27°50’ |
Dimensions: | Length 2184 mm / 86 in Width 800 mm / 31.8 in Height 1115 mm / 43.8 in | Length 2445 mm / 90.2 in Width 940 mm / 37.0 in Height 1115 mm / 43.8 in |
Ground Clearance: | 182 mm / 7.2 in | 165 mm / 6.4 in |
Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1695 mm / 66.7 in |
Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal |
Reserve: | 3.7 Litres | 5 Litres / 1.3 gal |