2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer vs 2013 Triumph Thruxton (Video)

Here’s take a look a video of Italian V-twin Moto Guzzi V7 Racer vs British parallel-twin Triumph Thruxton in a battle of sporty retros, modern “café racers.”

Visually, the 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer has some really nice details with the perfect combination of a red-painted frame and brake calipers, and the shiny chrome fuel tank with leather strap. Unlike the standard V7 – which for 2013 known as V7 Stone -, the 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer features commemorative plaques, adjustable rear shock and is equipped with fully adjustable Bitubo shocks.

The-heavier (weighs 67 pounds more than Guzzi V7 Racer) Triumph Thruxton in this video is the 2013 Brooklands Green Triumph Thruxton powered by the classic air-cooled parallel-Twin motor. The Triumph has the bigger engine and is a bit more powerful than Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, but twist the throttle and the Triumph doesn’t provides as much acceleration out of the hole as compared to  Moto Guzzi’s low-end torque monster of a motor.

Mechanically, the 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer boasts 750cc, 90-degree V-Twin motor that delivers 37 Kw (50 Hp) at 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 42.7 ft lbs./ 58Nm at 5000 rpm. Meanwhile, the 2013 Triumph Thruxton is powered by an Air-cooled DOHC parallel-twin 865cc engine with 360 degree firing interval that delivers 51 KW (68 Hp) at 7400 rpm and a torque of 50 ft.lbs/ 68Nm at 5800rpm.

With their retro-inspired good look and modern performance, both Moto Guzzi V7 Racer and Triumph Thruxton are hard to ignore.