Samoeng Loop on a Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer

[KTMphil]

Kevin's 1st ride in the curves on his new Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer, the Samoeng loop (R 1269 / R 1096) a perfect test.



Most similar bike I had was the Street Triple 675, so accompanied on that

We did the Samoeng loop the most intelligent way, enter from Hang Dong on R 1269, ride clockwise to the Mae Sa Valley Elephant Camp, then reverse the route back to Hang Dong, that way you get the most curves and don't have to deal with the eastern boring section of R 1096 and the nightmare Mae Rim traffic on R 107 south back to Chiang Mai city.

 

[KTMphil]

The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, is a timeless work of art. 744cc, but was surprised to see only 50 HP

V7 RACER

ENGINE
Type	90° V-twin 4-stroke
Capacity	744 cc
Maximum power	37 kW (50HP) at 6,200 rpm
Maximum torque	42.7 ft lbs. / 58Nm at 5,000 rpm
Fuel system	Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection.
Exhaust system	Three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox	5 speeds with cardan final drive
Lubrication	forced circulation with lobe pump - circuit capacity: 1.78 Kg
Final drive	CA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive
Clutch	Dry single plate with flexible couplings
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Frame	Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
Front suspension	Telescopic hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions
Rear suspension	Light alloy swing arm with 2 fully adjustable Bitubo shock absorbers
Brake system	Brembo
Front brake	320 mm Ø stainless steel disc, Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons
Rear brake	260 mm stainless steel disc, brembo double piston floating caliper
Wheels	Aluminium spoked black anodised rims
Front wheel	18", 100/90
Rear wheel	17", 130/80
DIMENSIONS
Length	86 inches - 2184mm
Max width	31.5 inches - 800mm
Height	43.8 inches - 1112mm
Saddle height	31.6 in. (30.7 in. opt.) - 805 mm (780 mm opt.)
Curb weight	395 pounds - 179 kg
Fuel tank capacity	5.8 gallons - 22 liters
Reserve	1 gallon - 4 liters

 

[KTMphil]

Westwards to Samoeng to R 1269 / R 1096 junction, even with only 50hp, the Guzzi had plenty of pace

 

[KTMphil]

Late in the afternoon, so with the sun already in the west, not the best time for photo's at the Samoeng viewpoint

1st real test & sounds like Kevin is really impressed with the retro feel of the bike and it's a keeper. Singapore, road registered it's around USD $ 17,000.

 

[Loop]

The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, is a timeless work of art. 744cc, but was surprised to see only 50 HP

Along with the shaft drive it`s a replica of the `67 model.

Although the 2013 version of the Moto Guzzi V7 engine still retains the basic two-valve pushrod design, the upgrades (annoyingly, Europe got them last year) to the venerable air-cooled powerplant are clearly of substance. Doubtlessly, Giulio Cesare Carcano and Lino Tonti, who collaborated on the original 1967 design, would still recognize the engine as theirs.

 

[Lightemup]

Beautiful bike there.

 

[MartinThai]

Gorgeous cafe racer there..... love the number plate!