08-03-2018, 11:28 AM
I owned two V7's before giving up on Moto Guzzi and buying a CB1100. The V7's were truly some of my most favorite bikes but I knew it'd be frustrating to carry a long term relationship with either, primarily due to the inadequate dealer situation in the U.S. SportsterDoc on this forum also owned a V7 and has since moved on to a CB, but likely for different reasons. Frulk, on this forum, has a V7R. Apologies if I've missed anyone else.
The V7 is a sweet, endearing motorcycle with an engine that will surprise you and handling that is sublime on a twisty road. However, in my view, it pales in comparison to the CB in terms of engineering, suspension, refinement, ride quality, engine performance, driveability, workmanship, on-road presence, and pride of ownership. The CB is a jewel. See if you can ride both before choosing either.
The V7 is a sweet, endearing motorcycle with an engine that will surprise you and handling that is sublime on a twisty road. However, in my view, it pales in comparison to the CB in terms of engineering, suspension, refinement, ride quality, engine performance, driveability, workmanship, on-road presence, and pride of ownership. The CB is a jewel. See if you can ride both before choosing either.