I hunger for a cafe racer from the 60s and 70s but they’re seriously old bikes and are nicer to putter around town as a fair-weather cool-mobile, like any classic; however, it looks like I can have a gorgeous retro-modern club racer in the form of this brand new offering from Moto Guzzi in the form of the V7 Clubman Racer (via Swipelife)

Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman Racer

Everyone loves a throwback. Moto Guzzi’s newest under-the-radar creation made its debut at this year’s Milan Motorcycle show. With revamped cafe racers all the rage, the V7 is a recipe for success. Highlights of the bike include a powerful (and longitudinal) v-twin, unique color scheme, and retro fairings. A funky Arrow Racing exhaust, single-seat saddle, and an adjustable suspension from venerable Italian tuning house Bitubo round out the Moto Guzzi’s eccentricities. The V7 is undoubtedly a great alternative to buying an aging cafe racer and putting in the necessary wrench time, especially for those new to two wheels who are looking for a unique bike. Moto Guzzi’s press release describes the bike as “the epitome of [a] snapshot taken more than 30 years ago, and reworked by adopting the technology and quality standard of today’s manufacturing processes.” Well said.

Source: Asphalt and Rubber