engaging at the same time. The rich burble
from the Agostini twin pipes are a lovely
accompaniment as you breeze along totally
enveloped in the pure delight of ‘going
Rough’.
As always, the V7III base of the Rough
has Moto Guzzi’s traditionally-mounted
transverse V-twin engine connected to the
rear wheel via a drive shaft. It’s a reliable,
solid and somewhat basic looking set-up,
but none-the-less pretty attractive. The air/
oil cooled engine is 744cc, makes 52hp at
6200rpm and 44 lb-ft of torque at 4900rpm.
While the drive shaft does looks strong and
functional, it is guaranteed not to spray
chain-lube anywhere, ever.
OLD’S COOL
The V7III Rough is an old school, somewhat
manly design, is largely blacked out and
quite appealing to the eye. The aggressively
patterned Pirelli MT60 rubber on black
rims with wire spokes enhance the rugged,
traditional and slightly ‘scrambler’ l look.
The ‘Ago’ pipes do their bit to add class and
overall Moto Guzzi has nailed the handsome
look of yesteryear.
I enjoyed the engines power delivery. While
not fast, it has character and is certainly user
friendly. Its torquey nature and characterful
pulse engage the senses in a carefree way
that simply lets the miles slide by without
notice. When push comes to shove, using the
good six-speed gearbox well, will aid rapid
acceleration.
The V7III Rough is an
old school, somewhat
manly design
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