2025 Moto Guzzi V7 Range: The Eagle Soars Again

A legendary name returns, with modern performance and timeless Italian style. Moto Guzzi is celebrating nearly 60 years of V7 heritage with a thoroughly modern update to its iconic middleweight platform. The 2025 Moto Guzzi V7 range has landed, featuring more power, sharper styling, and serious upgrades in tech — all while holding fast to that unmistakable Guzzi character. And this year, there’s a special treat: the return of the V7 Sport nameplate — a nod to the 1970s classic, reimagined for today’s road warriors.

Three Models, One Spirit

The new V7 lineup consists of:

V7 Stone – minimalist, blacked-out, and modern

V7 Special – classic chrome styling and spoke wheels

NEW V7 Sport – performance-focused with advanced tech and premium finishes

Each offers its own twist on the V7 formula, but all share the same improved engine, frame, and attention to rider enjoyment.

Improved Engine: More Torque, More Fun

All 2025 V7 models feature Moto Guzzi’s unique transverse 90° V-twin — now at its most powerful and refined. The 853cc air-cooled engine is Euro 5+ compliant, but the real news is under the throttle:

Power: Up from 65 hp to 67.3 hp @ 6900 rpm

Torque: Up from 73 Nm to 79 Nm @ 4400 rpm
(With 95% available from just 3500 rpm — ideal for everyday riding and touring.)

The new Ride-by-Wire throttle system enables selectable riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport), cruise control, and refined fuel delivery. The Sport mode, exclusive to the V7 Sport, offers sharper throttle and reduced traction control intervention for more spirited rides.

Ride Tech: A Big Leap Forward

The standard V7 models come equipped with:

Dual-mode MGCT traction control

ABS (2-channel)

Cruise control

New digital instrument cluster with riding mode and cruise info

The V7 Sport, however, takes things further. It features a 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) that enables:

Cornering ABS

Cornering traction control

Sport riding mode tuned for aggressive road riding

Chassis & Brakes: Built for NZ Back Roads

While the V7 Special and Stone keep the classic 40mm front forks and single-disc brakes, the V7 Sport ups the ante:

41 mm USD forks (preload adjustable)

Dual front 320 mm discs

Brembo radial-mount monobloc 4-piston calipers

Lighter 6-spoke alloy wheels for improved agility

The double-cradle steel frame remains, offering neutral handling and real-world comfort. Rear twin shocks are preload adjustable, and the 21-litre fuel tank means long legs between stops — something Kiwi riders will appreciate on those longer rides between towns.

Styling: Retro Done Right

Moto Guzzi has always been about timeless design, and the 2025 V7s are no exception. All models now feature:

Full LED lighting

New alloy or spoked wheels (model-dependent)

Streamlined rear fender and revised side panels

Iconic eagle-shaped DRL

Updated key with eagle logo

The V7 Special leans into nostalgia, available in Nero Smeraldo and Bianco 1969 with polished spokes and chrome touches. The V7 Sport, meanwhile, takes a more muscular stance with finishes like:

Aluminium headlight brackets

Bar-end mirrors

Red-stitched sport seat

Colours: Verde Legnano (a nod to the original V7 Sport) and Grigio Lario

Optional Extras: Tailor Your Guzzi

The V7’s accessory catalogue has grown, with new and practical options like:

Soft or thermoformed panniers

Expandable rear and tank bags

Heated grips

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (V7 Sport only)

Stylish quilted seat and tank pads

Whether you’re commuting, touring, or just cruising the coast, the V7 can be tailored to suit.

Specs Snapshot

The Takeaway for NZ Riders

The 2025 Moto Guzzi V7 range blends classic Italian charm with modern tech and practicality. The new V7 Sport, in particular, delivers real performance upgrades that make it a compelling option for riders looking for a retro-style bike that doesn’t sacrifice handling or safety.

With shaft drive, real-world torque, and a low-maintenance design, the V7 continues to be a rider’s bike — and with a 21-litre tank and relaxed ergonomics, it’s perfectly suited to New Zealand’s long-distance rides and winding rural roads.

Moto Guzzi hasn’t just revived a legend — it’s redefined it.