(01-02-2016, 03:35 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Congrats! Lovely bike. As an ex-V7 Classic owner, I think you'll find the CB to be roomier and more satisfying. I loved my Guzzi, but for me, the CB beats it hands down.

(01-03-2016, 01:00 AM)pdedse_imp Wrote:

(01-02-2016, 03:35 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Congrats! Lovely bike. As an ex-V7 Classic owner, I think you'll find the CB to be roomier and more satisfying. I loved my Guzzi, but for me, the CB beats it hands down.

I just looked out in the garage...and it's still there! Always takes me awhile to get used to the idea of a new ride in the stable.

Thanks for all the congrats and, while I know I'm on the right forum to hear such a comment, thanks for the comparison made above. I do like the V7, but in the end I like the CB1100...a tad more. The price difference was there, but not too bad. For those that would like to know, I don't mind saying: I paid $7940 for the CB1100 (no OR sales tax, no set-up / freight), so $8300 for 4 years registration. Apples to apples comparison: the 2015 V7 would have been 7000 even (6000 selling price, but they did want 700 for setup and freight).

I craiglisted the dealer asking prices across the country for a new standard 2014 and the lowest I could find was $7000, but that may/may not include freight / set up, or be negotiable. Lots of dealers still asking $8400 and up as their starting point, but I think where I bought mine they know someone will pay the $7940 that we agreed on. Apparently they had 2, one on the floor and the other still "boxed-up", they sold the floor model a few days ago, and sold me the out-of-crate new one with 2 miles on it. Anyway, that's the scoop...now it's time to sell the '83 Yamaha xs650 I have...real nice with only 9k miles...anyone? : )

(01-03-2016, 01:56 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote:

(01-03-2016, 01:00 AM)pdedse_imp Wrote:

(01-02-2016, 03:35 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Congrats! Lovely bike. As an ex-V7 Classic owner, I think you'll find the CB to be roomier and more satisfying. I loved my Guzzi, but for me, the CB beats it hands down.

I just looked out in the garage...and it's still there! Always takes me awhile to get used to the idea of a new ride in the stable.

Thanks for all the congrats and, while I know I'm on the right forum to hear such a comment, thanks for the comparison made above. I do like the V7, but in the end I like the CB1100...a tad more. The price difference was there, but not too bad. For those that would like to know, I don't mind saying: I paid $7940 for the CB1100 (no OR sales tax, no set-up / freight), so $8300 for 4 years registration. Apples to apples comparison: the 2015 V7 would have been 7000 even (6000 selling price, but they did want 700 for setup and freight).

I craiglisted the dealer asking prices across the country for a new standard 2014 and the lowest I could find was $7000, but that may/may not include freight / set up, or be negotiable. Lots of dealers still asking $8400 and up as their starting point, but I think where I bought mine they know someone will pay the $7940 that we agreed on. Apparently they had 2, one on the floor and the other still "boxed-up", they sold the floor model a few days ago, and sold me the out-of-crate new one with 2 miles on it. Anyway, that's the scoop...now it's time to sell the '83 Yamaha xs650 I have...real nice with only 9k miles...anyone? : )

I sadly came to realize that the on-going dysfunction with U.S. Guzzi dealers made my V7C unsuitable for a long-term relationship, but for the riding I bought it for, it really was a perfect bike. That being said, you will love your CB. I certainly do!

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