BMW G 650 GS versus Moto Guzzi V7 III

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V7 III

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2017 bis 2020
RRP
RRP 7.900 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Lots of chrome ;)
  • Stability
  • Processing
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • Rear suspension damped

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat :
770 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 423 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
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

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
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

Brakes

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

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.800€
  • Used (3 years old): 6.400€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: six different models