Moto Guzzi Engine Identification Numbers
V700 • Frame numbers: V700 frames do not have a VIN plate riveted to the steering head. Instead, the frame number is stamped directly to the steering head.
Moto Guzzi Engine Configuration
Frame numbers that are 4 digits in length and those that do not start with an A are almost certainly V700 frames. • Engine numbers: Engine numbers are stamped on the left side of the engine case. • Build date: Since most V700 frame do not have a VIN plate, build dates are unknown. However, frame numbers less than 1400 are almost certainly 1967 models sold in the USA. • Matching numbers: Frame numbers and engine numbers almost certainly did not match from the factory.
Moto Guzzi Engines For Sale
Oct 23, 2015 - Falcone Frame and Engine identification numbers. Showing 1-8 of 8 messages. Moto Guzzi Club Nederland Website. View on www.mgcn.nl.
On the only V700 that I've seen with matching numbers, it was clear that someone (not the factory) had stamped the crankcase to match the frame. Engines on most 1967 models have a replacement crankcase, so this introduces yet another variable. VIN on the frame of an V700 sold in Europe. Photo courtesy of unknown. VIN on the frame of an V700 sold in Europe.
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Photo courtesy of unknown. VIN on the frame of a V700 purchased in 1967 from Torello Tacchi's dealership in Chicago, USA. Photo courtesy of Mike Nicolai.
VIN on the engine of a V700 purchased in 1967 from Torello Tacchi's dealership in Chicago, USA. Photo courtesy of Mike Nicolai. V7 Special and Ambassador • Frame numbers: All frames have a VIN plate riveted to the steering head. This plate will show the frame number. The frame number is not stamped in the steering head.