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car, but this didn’t proceed, and the concept
became the predecessor of the V7 motorcycle.
The V7 Special with the capacity increased to
758cc followed in 1969 with a claimed 45bhp at
6000rpm. In 1971 it became the V7 Sport with 30mm
Dell’Ortos and 52bhp. There was also a longer stroke
844cc 850GT. The transverse V-twins seemed to
increase their cubic capacity with every new model,
but in 1977 the factory produced two smaller
versions, the 500cc V50, and 346cc V35, both shaft
driven and air-cooled. The same distinctive engine
configuration has endured into the 21st century.
Unlike the BMW and Moto Guzzi, the Ducati, often
described as a V-twin, is actually an L-twin, so all
three bikes have differently configured twin cylinder
motors; transverse flat twin, a transverse V-twin,
and a longitudinal L-twin. In 1970 ace designer Fabio
Taglioni was given the task of designing a new
748cc L-shaped twin; the front cylinder not quite
horizontal, and the rear just as nearly vertical. The
result was the GT750 which entered production
the following year, and what could signal the
1976 Moto Guzzi transverse V-twin engine
at 45 degrees each”. In fact, the alternators on
some V7 twins are interchangeable with BMWs.
The low-stressed engine and comfortable power
delivery was ideal for use by the police and military.
The original design concept, then a 500cc motor,
was also considered for use in a small Fiat 500
Ducati 900SS 1975
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