Kawasaki W 800 versus Moto Guzzi V7 III
Kawasaki W 800
Retro
Moto Guzzi V7 III
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2020
RRP 10.645 €
RRP 7.900 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- casual look
- cool sound
- easy handling
- Simplest operation
- a lot of Chrome
Pros:
- Lots of chrome ;)
- Stability
- Processing
- powerful engine
Cons:
- Brakes could grip harder
- partial vibrations
- Manageable performance
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
- Rear suspension damped
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 221 kg
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 221 kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 423 ) kg
Length : 2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 423 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 773 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 773 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 2.500 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 2.500 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 342 km
Performance: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 342 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Double loop (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41mm, not adjustable (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 inches
Rear tyres: 130/80-18 inches
Double loop (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41mm, not adjustable (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 inches
Rear tyres: 130/80-18 inches
Frame type:
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc
Front brake
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper (∅ 260 mm)
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Small but loyal fan base
What remains as a conclusion? The Moto Guzzi V7 can be found in an unfamiliar neighborhood: Similar to choppers or super athletes, the Guzzi serves a relatively small target group. The brand's fans appreciate what others may find quirky.
A motorcycle like this will never make it into the top 10 of the registration statistics. It is not difficult to see this as a value in itself with the immensely characterful Moto Guzzi.
The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.
