The 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon
made its debut in the Malaysian market at a price of RM 74,900, excluding road
tax, registration and insurance. Coming in a limited edition production run of
1921 – commemorating the year of Moto Guzzi’s establishment in Italy – the V7
II Carbon comes in a matte satin black finish.
Complemented with carbon-fibre in the mud guards,
side covers along with Brembo brakes front and rear, the V7 III Carbon is an
extension of the current V7 III model range. The black carbon-fibre is set off
by the cylinder heads of the 744 cc tranverse V-twin painted in racing red.
Producing 52 hp at 6,200 rpm and 60 Nm of torque at
4,900 rpm, the V7 III uses a six-speed transmission and shaft final drive to
get power to the rear wheel. The V7 III Carbon uses a slightly different first
and sixth gear from the rest of the V7 III range to take advantage of the
engine’s torque characteristics.
Fuel is carried in a 21-litre tank, which is
emblazoned with the Moto Guzzi eagle mascot in red anodized aluminium. A number
plate indicating the edition number of the V7 III Carbon is located on the
handlebar riser.
The V7 III Carbon rolls on an 18-inch front wheel
and 17-inch rear.
