Manufacturer | Moto Guzzi |
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Production | 2016–present |
Predecessor | Moto Guzzi Nevada |
Class | cruiser |
Engine | 853 cc (52.1 cu in) OHV 2V/cyl. air-cooled, four-stroke, 90° V-twin |
Bore / stroke | 84 mm × 77 mm (3.3 in × 3.0 in) |
Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
Power | 55 hp (41 kW) @ 6,250 rpm |
Torque | 62 N⋅m (46 lb⋅ft) @ 3,000 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed, manual |
Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) |
Weight | 440 lb (200 kg) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 15 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal) |
The Moto Guzzi V9 is a cruiser motorcycle manufactured and marketed by Moto Guzzi. Introduced in 2016, it is available in two versions: Roamer and Bobber. [1]
As with the other Moto Guzzis, the V9 has an engine is an air-cooled 90° longitudinal V-twin cylinder four-stroke, but in this case it is totally new [2] with a displacement of 853 cm³, with a power of 55 HP at 6250 rpm. [3] It features two valves per cylinder, controlled by a single central camshaft and operated via rocker arms. The intake valve is made of titanium, which allows for a sharper crankshaft profile due to its low weight. Fuel is fed via an electronic injection system and the air intake is controlled by an electronically actuated central throttle body (so-called "ride by wire"), allowing for different response settings. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. At launch, the bike was homologated to Euro 4 standards.
The front suspension features a 40 mm telescopic fork with 130 mm travel, while at the rear it uses a single double shock absorber with swingarm.
In 2021, the V9 underwent an update, with the engine being adapted to the Euro 5 standard developing 65 HP, 10 HP more than before, delivered at 6800 rpm. [4] [5]
The V9 Bobber Special Edition version was presented in 2022, with a special black and gray twin-tone color scheme and bar-end mirrors fixed to the ends of the handlebars. [6]
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