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Same engine cases, oil-cooled alternator and front frame area/motor mount as the current V7.Looks like a horizontally split crankcase, new Engine??
I actually like it...I sure hope this isn't what it's going to look like, in any capacity; http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/october/new-guzzi-v7-gets-chunky/
It looks like a V7 and a Cal 1400 mated. Weird to see Guzzi following a trend, instead of what they are long known for... Leading the way with bikes that look and work quite well out of the box.
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There are a lot of things different in that picture besides the engine. Looks like they had to change the tank so the engine would fit. The swingarm is different, but its not a CARC, so there may be transmission/bevel box changes as well.Can anyone tell me why they can't just put the new engine in the existing V7 lineup?
Yes it will be interesting to see the final look of the bike and the specs. I just don't think it can be a V7III and look like that. Maybe a Jr Auduce as others have asserted or the ugly tank has been part of a disguise? If it does end up looking the part and being under 450 and 60 hp then it will get my attention. A small cruiserish looking bike in a V7 frame its not my cup of tea. I hope it is just an early Halloween costume on an otherwise beautiful bike.Colby, it's pretty much the exact same frame & engine cases as the current V7, so while it may gain some weight, there's no way it'll be anywhere near even 450, as a guess. The power increase will likely/easily surpass 60 hp in stock trim, putting it in the 50's at the tire. I'd also bet that they did nothing with the new 6 spd box, just a wider swingarm and wheels. We shall see in a month or so.