VOL. 53 ISSUE 45 NOVEMBER 15, 2016 P27
MOTO GUZZI INTRODUCES THE ANNIVERSARIO
M
oto Guzzi's V7 roadster will get a new
model for the 2017 model year, with the an-
nouncement of the Anniversario, limited to 750
models worldwide.
The Anniversario—created to signify 50 years
of the V7 range—will use the same chassis and
engine as the three V7 III's (Stone, Special and
Racer), but will have new graphics, a chrome
fuel tank with a reworked MG eagle emblazoned
on it and a new leather seat.
As far as the Stone, Special and Racer go
(and for that matter, the Anniversario), the
engine and chassis platform have seen a solid
going over by the engineers located on the heav-
enly Lake Como in northern Italy. The transversal
V-twin engine has new heads, pistons and cylin-
ders, although the bore and stroke are unchanged
at 80 x 74mm for a power output of a claimed 52
horsepower. The exhaust is new, with double pipe
manifolds to improve thermal insulation.
The bottom end sees a new crankshaft and
sump, with a reworked ventilation system that
reduces power loss due to the internal pumping of
the crankcase chambers and a reduced capacity
oil pump capable of absorbing less power.
The chassis is the same double-cradle unit as
before on the V7 II but with sharper steering geom-
etry, a new set of Kayaba twin shocks, repositioned
rear footpegs, a lower rider seat height of 30.3
inches and a new rear brake master-cylinder.
Each of the V7 III's also has the Moto Guzzi
Media Platform that connects your smartphone
to the bike via a dedicated app, thus your phone
becomes the link between the vehicle and the
internet.
The Bluetooth connection allows you to simul-
taneously view parameters including the speed-
ometer, rev counter, instant power, instant torque,
instant and average fuel consumption, average
speed, battery voltage, longitudinal accelera-
tion and extended trip computer. The "Eco Ride"
feature helps to limit fuel consumption and to
maintain eco-compatible riding conduct, providing
a brief assessment of the results obtained during
the trip—although we suggest you not try and look
at the speedo through your phone while you're
riding. CN
The limited edition
Anniversario joins
Moto Guzzi's V7
roadster lineup.
straight from the Bonneville and features a new
twin scrambler-style exhaust in brushed stain-
less steel, Ride-by-Wire throttle, switchable
traction control and ABS, and reworked styling
that includes an interchangeable pillion seat and
aluminum rear rack, aluminum headlight bracket
and black headlight bezel, number boards side
panels, a new front fender, removable pillion
pegs, 'Bear Trap' adventure style front pegs and a
bash plate.
The new Street Scrambler chassis comes with
a revised riding position, longer rear shocks,
wider handlebars, 19'' front wheel, dual-purpose
Metzler Tourance tires and upgraded brakes.
There are also new colors.
Triumph knows people are going to try and
chop this thing up to make their own stance on
the bike, so they've developed over 150 acces-
sories to make the customizing process a little
easier. CN
