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Moto Guzzi Nevada 750

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Make Model |
Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 |
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Year |
2012 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke,
transverse 90° V-twin cylinder, OHV, 4 valves per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
744 |
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Bore x Stroke |
80 x 74 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
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Induction |
Fuel injection |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Magneti Marelli electronic
digital / electric |
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Max Power |
34 kW @ 6600 rpm |
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Max Torque |
57 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / shaft |
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Gear Ratio |
1° 11/26 = 1 : 2,3636 2° 14/23 = 1 :
1,6429 3° 18/23 = 1 : 1,2778 4° 18/19 = 1 : 1,0556 5°
25/22 = 1 : 0,88 |
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Front Suspension |
40mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork , 136mm
wheel travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Swinging fork in light alloy cast with two dampers and spring adjustable
for preload and rebound, 75mm wheel travel |
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Front Brakes |
Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
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Front Tyre |
100/90 V18 |
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Rear Tyre |
130/90 V16 |
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Seat Height |
767 mm |
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Dry-Weight |
176 kg |
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Fuel Capacity (res) |
14 Litres (4L) |

This is the custom that retains the design style
and philosophy of the flagship California. From the time it was introduced in
1990, it was cleverly called "eurocustom" because, although maintaining the
typical characterisations of this type of bike such as the low saddle, wide
handlebars and the moderately forward placed footrests, it provides a riding
position which is less stretched and which allows greater control of the
motorcycle. Basically it translated the custom spirit into a language that
everyone can understand, appealing to bikers from all different backgrounds and
experiences. Particularly appealing to female riders who appreciate the low
weight and agility, the Nevada Classic is suited for any use, including long
range touring. Equipped with side bags, top box and a windshield, the Nevada
Classic transforms into a comfortable and practical Grand Tourism bike,
economical with fuel and maintenance thanks to the final cardan joint drive
which characterises the two cylinders from Mandello del Lario.
The new Nevada is available in the classic
"Aquila Nera" livery, based on the contrast between the historic gold coloured
Moto Guzzi logo and the superstructures painted "coal black" and in a new colour
designed to emphasise the insertion of the new single throttle two cylinder.
Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic Model
Highlights
A NEW V-TWIN FOR THE 'EAGLE' MIDDLEWEIGHT CUSTOM BIKES.
The single throttle small block engine now equips
the Nevada Classic and Anniversario too. Increased power and torque, decreased
fuel consumption and emissions and even greater riding pleasure.
1. TECHNOLOGY, PERFORMANCE AND SENSATION
TRANSPLANT.
For more than twenty years the Nevada has been
the entry level model to the Moto Guzzi world thanks to its ability to reconcile
performance and accessible costs with the image and technology of a superior
class bike.
With its design inspired by the flagship
California, the Moto Guzzi Nevada never gave in to the temptation to replicate
the American inspired ornamental style so typical of this segment, keeping its
design and technical personality intact.
This is a choice which, together with the
superior road qualities that stem from a faultless chassis, allowed it to
overcome momentary fashion, making it the most effective proselytism activist
toward the Moto Guzzi world.
In 2010 the Anniversario version joined this
role, the model which celebrates the twenty year anniversary of the Nevada
which, alongside the famous Classic, introduced a more modern and dynamic style.
Both return domineeringly into the limelight of
the segment with the introduction of the brand new single throttle small block
designed for the new V7 series and extended to the Moto Guzzi custom
middleweight range as well.
Compared to the previous engine, the new single
throttle unit provides a 10% reserve of power and, above all, engine torque for
better fuel economy and lower emissions. On this type of bike the increase in
performance would quite bland information were it not sustained by exciting
elements of the engine, such as aesthetics and sound. For both parameters, the
improvement is clear: the new engine has rounded thermal groups like the Moto
Guzzi engines from the 1970s, with more extended finning of the cylinders which
connects to the chromium plated valves cover, where the 'Moto Guzzi' writing
makes its welcome return. Even the sound, while maintaining the famous pulsation
of the 90° V two cylinder, is clearer, both due to the revamped thermal part and
the new filter casing, not located behind the throttle body and not in the
middle of the V that the cylinders form.
In addition to the new engine, the two Nevada
models also share the well known chassis, which has not undergone any changes,
confirming for both versions the perfect double cradle frame with bolted and
removable lower elements. Characterised by a conservative chassis geometry, with
a good headstock rake angle (27°50') which guarantees reassuring stability and
directional precision. Comfort is guaranteed by quality suspension components.
At the front is a Marzocchi fork with 40 mm stanchions and 130 mm wheel travel,
while at the rear is a swingarm linked to two shock absorbers featuring
adjustable spring preload and offering 118 mm of wheel travel.
The brake system consists of a 320 mm floating
front disc and a 260 mm rear disc. Other standout features are the spoked
wheels, measuring 18 inches at the front and 17 at the rear to cater to high
profile tyres, for outstanding agility and superlative feel.
2. THE NEW, SINGLE THROTTLE V7 ENGINE.
The original engine design dates back to 1977,
the year of the Moto Guzzi 50's fortunate début.
Since then the engine has been continuously
updated, sustaining displacements of 350, 500, 650 up to 750 cc, going from
carburetor to electronic injection, but staying faithful to the genial layout
introduced in the original design by engineer Lino Tonti. Appreciated all over
the world for its proverbial reliability and functional regularity, the small
block, after many years, needed a bit more liveliness at high rpms.
And so, the search for greater performance opened
the door to a new design, rich with innovative solutions that project this
engine among the most advanced in its category with more than 70% new parts,
equal to more than 200 new or redesigned mechanical organs.
This design freshness can already be seen in the
layout of the thermal group which is a summary of the design philosophy for the
entire bike: innovation which respects tradition. And so it is that the square
finning, legacy of production from the 1980s, passed the baton to a rounded
shape which is reminiscent of the first generation of two cylinders from
Mandello.
The valves cover is also a homage to its two
cylinder origins; made in aluminium, it faithfully covers the profile of the
finning, showing off the Moto Guzzi signature in bas-relief. Another element
which is immediately recognisable is the disappearance of the two intake
manifolds and relative throttle bodies: in fact, the new small block is the
first single throttle Moto Guzzi engine.
The manifolds were replaced by a single Y
manifold made of rubber, completely ribbed and straight (diameter of 36 and 39
mm respectively from the injector groups and the throttle body) which links to a
single Magneti Marelli MIU3G 38 mm diameter throttle body.
This is a modern unit which allows two lambda
probes to be managed, thereby obtaining a mixture to the cylinders which is more
uniform with consequent improvement in fuel economy and harmful emissions,
besides contributing to the increase in performance, which was the goal of the
entire design. For this purpose a new head was designed, working on the intake
ducts, now larger in diameter and better linked to reduce losses and increase
turbulence, as well as repositioning the spark plug hole more centrally, thanks
to the use of a more modern plug with d=10mm threading and a prominent
electrode.
The squish area and the compression ratio is also
increased, thanks to the use of new, higher performance pistons which increased
the ratio by one point, going from 9.2 to 10.2. In addition to the pouches
obtained at the top of the piston, the bottom of these are completely redesigned
to make the structure more sturdy without increasing the weight. The segments
are also new, with more modern sizes, material and shapes, and they contribute
to improving efficiency and oil consumption.
The general efficiency of the engine stems from
the contribution of the new cylinder finning, greater dimensions and wheelbase
which lowered average operating temperatures, and the new filter casing,
redesigned to accommodate the "breathing" needs of the two cylinder from
Mandello.
With this new configuration, the two cylinder
from Mandello became significantly more sturdy in engine torque and above all in
maximum power, growing 10% with higher inclination for spurts and a power curve
which expresses its additional horses already from 3500 rpm.
The transmission has also been revamped, still
five speeds, but with a new pre-selector which has made control more precise,
smooth and quiet.
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