Ural Ct 750 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ural Ct 750 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Special. Ural Ct 750: ~40 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated based on typical Ural 750cc boxer engine output) hp, ~218 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; note: Ural solo models are generally limited performers), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Moto Guzzi V7 Special: 45 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ural Ct 750
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
215 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~40 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated based on typical Ural 750cc boxer engine output)
45 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
~55 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated)
55 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; note: Ural solo models are generally limited performers)
~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model)
Weight
~218 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimate; real-world varies significantly with riding conditions)
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated, based on era engine characteristics)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ural Ct 750
6.5/10
"Buy it for the lifestyle, not the motorcycle."
Pros
+Utterly unique riding experience
+Strong, loyal owner community
+2WD capability genuinely useful
Cons
−Constant mechanical attention required
−Sluggish 40hp performance
−Neglected examples are nightmares
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
7.8/10
"Buy one clean, service it properly, love it forever."
Pros
+Genuine Italian character and soul
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning classic visual presence
Cons
−Pushrod tube oil leaks
−Gearbox clunky when cold
−Limited dealer network availability
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