Ural Gear-up 750 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ural Gear-up 750 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Special. Ural Gear-up 750: 41 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 335 kg (wet/curb weight with sidecar) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, 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 Gear-up 750
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Horsepower (hp)
41 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
57 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
335 kg
215 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
41 hp @ 5,500 rpm
45 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
57 Nm @ 4,300 rpm
55 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~105 km/h
~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model)
Weight
335 kg (wet/curb weight with sidecar)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world reports; official figures vary)
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated, based on era engine characteristics)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ural Gear-up 750
6.5/10
"Buy it with patience, a toolkit, and zero speed ambitions."
Pros
+Unmatched character and presence
+2WD capability genuinely useful
+Strong, loyal owner community
Cons
−Reliability requires constant vigilance
−Painfully slow highway speeds
−Carb tuning frustrates beginners
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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