11-09-2017, 08:49 AM
I have let go cliché prejudice about Italian bikes after currently owning a 1200 Multistrada.
Sure, there are panel gaps, doubtful quality plastic tabs etc...
Small things actually when you put that next to the riding experience and whole package.
Basic rule, take care of your expensive Italian and it will last too.
At least my Multi hasn't left me stranded (yet?) as did my CB (wich now has been working flawless as I expect from a Honda)
That said, some more high res and close up pics of high spec components such as Ohlins and Brembos.
Its all about the details when looking at those pics, the headlight, the front engine cover...rarely seen such nice details on a modern bike since the...CB1100
Wonder if the controls and dash are up ther too...because when sitting on a V7 back in 2014, that was a joke tbh.
Buttons and quality were a joke and felt flimsy..
I do fear a high price tag if this will ever come out...
Owners advice is the best, thx, I'll bookmark this thread for sure
The normal V7 is rated around 213kg wet, thats about 50kg lighter than my EX.
Sure, there are panel gaps, doubtful quality plastic tabs etc...
Small things actually when you put that next to the riding experience and whole package.
Basic rule, take care of your expensive Italian and it will last too.
At least my Multi hasn't left me stranded (yet?) as did my CB (wich now has been working flawless as I expect from a Honda)
That said, some more high res and close up pics of high spec components such as Ohlins and Brembos.
Its all about the details when looking at those pics, the headlight, the front engine cover...rarely seen such nice details on a modern bike since the...CB1100
Wonder if the controls and dash are up ther too...because when sitting on a V7 back in 2014, that was a joke tbh.
Buttons and quality were a joke and felt flimsy..
I do fear a high price tag if this will ever come out...
(11-09-2017, 08:34 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: I rode my 2016 MG V7II for 7,000 miles in 7 months, this year (Feb-Sep)
Loved the shaft drive, light weight (417 #) and 5.8 gallon tank.
However, fueling was frustrating.
Cold: Wait at least a minute before even thinking of letting out the clutch.
Hot (after even 5-10 minutes in a store): Wait at least 30-45 seconds before even thinking of letting out the clutch.
If going immediately is an absolute must, then give it a lot of Rs and prepare to smell the dry clutch.
I suspect that the heated O2 sensor needs to come up to temp before the closed loop system will think properly.
The "normal" rattle in the dry clutch assembly is annoying.
Best to test ride one, before voting yes.
Just my 2 cents.
Owners advice is the best, thx, I'll bookmark this thread for sure
The normal V7 is rated around 213kg wet, thats about 50kg lighter than my EX.