Moto Guzzi V7 Special 850 — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
853cc Air-Cooled Transverse 90° V-Twin OHV 4-Valve (Wire-Spoke Classic) · Source: Moto Guzzi V7 Special 850 (2021–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Moto Guzzi V7 Special 850 (2021–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2021–Present Moto Guzzi V7 Special 850 (chassis ZGUKZB00) requires 1.6 L (1.69 US qt) of SAE 10W-60 (JASO MA2, API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.75 L (1.85 US qt) with filter service (2A000633 / HF551). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (100/90-18 M/C 56V) and 270 kPa / 2.70 bar / 39 PSI rear (150/70 B17 M/C 69V), paired with 2× NGK MR8BI-8 spark plug(s) and a YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.6 L (1.69 US qt)
R 270 kPa (2.70 bar)
Est. Range: ~428 km (266 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Single-Plate Manual Clutch (Separate Gearbox Oil) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-60 · JASO MA2 · API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.6 L (1.69 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.75 L (1.85 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 2 L (2.11 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 2A000633 / HF551 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Separate Transmission / Gearbox Oil | 500 ml (0.50 L) — SAE 75W-90 GL-4/GL-5 (500 ml separate 6-speed gearbox) |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 160 ml (0.16 L) — SAE 75W-140 / 85W-140 GL-5 (160 ml rear shaft bevel box) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 100/90-18 M/C 56V · Rear: 150/70 B17 M/C 69V (Tube-Type Spoke Rim) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 270 kPa / 2.70 bar / 39 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK MR8BI-8 × 2 (Gap: 0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14-BS (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Cardan Shaft Final Drive — Replace rear bevel-gear hypoid oil at exact measured volume |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 853 cc · 65 hp @ 6,800 rpm · 73 N·m (53.8 lb-ft) @ 5,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 780 mm (30.7 in) · 223 kg (492 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 21 L (5.5 US gal) · ~20.4 km/L → ~428 km (266 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,500 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 10,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Chrome-trimmed counterpart to the V7 Stone 850 featuring dual analog dials, stitched brown saddle, chrome exhausts, and classic tube-type wire-spoke wheels.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Dry single-plate clutch separates 1.75 L of SAE 10W-60 engine oil (filter HF551), 500 ml of 75W-90 gearbox oil, and 160 ml of 75W-140 shaft bevel oil.