Moto Guzzi V7 III versus Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Moto Guzzi V7 III

Naked

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Retro

When do bikers actually love or at least like their machine? A look at the top 10 motorcycle registrations proves: Germany is on model boys. All good motorcycles, no question. But could it be that here is not the... weiter

Moto Guzzi V7

Gallery

It's a motorcycle. Point.

The Royal Enfield stands in front of you and you relax at the sight. So that's what motorcycling used to look like? You want to somehow kick the tire and say something profound like: "Everything used to be better" or... weiter

Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2020

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

RRP 7.900 €

RRP 7.090 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Lots of chrome ;)
Stability
Processing
powerful engine

Pros:

Simple and straight ahead
Stylish
Comfortable
Price

Cons:

Pillion comfort
Rear suspension damped

Cons:

ABS only

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 423 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.400 mm
Length : 2.122 mm Height : 1.165 mm
Seat : 804 mm
Weight : 202 (max: 402 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: 2-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 648 ccm
Cooling: Luft-Öl
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 47 HP at 7.100 U/Min
Torque: 52 NM bei 5.150 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 340 km

Chassis

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

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame with bolted beam (steel)

Tyres at the front: 100/90-18 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 130/70-18 MC 63H

Brakes

Front brake
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper (∅ 260 mm)

Front brake
floating disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake (∅ 240 mm)

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.

A motorcycle. Easy

The Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor makes it easy to like. It's not Superbike, nor Adventure or Naked – it's just a motorcycle like it used to be when all these names didn't exist. She still has everything you need to ride a motorcycle.

It is difficult to determine a competition. Most retro bikes are simply too expensive in comparison. If you base yourself on the price of 6,519 euros, you will quickly end up with the bestsellers Kawasaki Z 650 or Yamaha MT-07. But whether they really take away customers? It's probably as usual: just try it out, if it fits, then it fits. Otherwise, it is not. No drama either.

The test bike was provided to us by the 2 Radhaus Stadie in Pinneberg.