04-18-2017, 02:42 PM
Well, I started this post a year and a half ago...I ended up buying the CB1100. But I have a good friend who purchased the MG V7 III or whatever the '16 version is called, and I get to ride it occasionally, so I feel I can compare both. I bought the CB even though at the time it was about $1500 more. I think I would have been happy either way. Lots of guys like the quiet hum of the CB, but I like the throaty V7 better--and it's not loud, just lets you know it's there!
I've ridden the CB from OR to Illinois and back, and have a good feel for it and what it will do long distance wise--I think it did just fine! I'm 6'3" plus with 34" inseam. It's a bit tight on the CB, but seat pads and engine guards with hiway pegs did the trick. the thing about the V7 is that the heads stick out sideways and I can't see how hiway pegs could be mounted w/out knees hitting. In that regard the CB was better for me--easier to set up for long distance riding. But the V7 pulls as nice, it's a bit lighter, that I would like. It only has 5 gears? Maybe the '16 has six, I forget. The CB '14 does have six....what else...yes, V7 valve check is going to be A LOT easier to do, and lots less money if the shop is doing it. The CB feels a little roomier to me, but not that much. I do like the non-spoke wheels of the CB '14...does the V7 you're looking at have spoke wheels? That's was a big plus for the CB for me.
Dealerships...you have to drive to both? Will you take the bikes there for service? Zero issues so far with the CB at 8k miles. My friend's V7 only has low mileage so not sure how that will play out.
They both look spectacular in my view. Do you like something other than black? Then the V7, right?
Good luck!
I've ridden the CB from OR to Illinois and back, and have a good feel for it and what it will do long distance wise--I think it did just fine! I'm 6'3" plus with 34" inseam. It's a bit tight on the CB, but seat pads and engine guards with hiway pegs did the trick. the thing about the V7 is that the heads stick out sideways and I can't see how hiway pegs could be mounted w/out knees hitting. In that regard the CB was better for me--easier to set up for long distance riding. But the V7 pulls as nice, it's a bit lighter, that I would like. It only has 5 gears? Maybe the '16 has six, I forget. The CB '14 does have six....what else...yes, V7 valve check is going to be A LOT easier to do, and lots less money if the shop is doing it. The CB feels a little roomier to me, but not that much. I do like the non-spoke wheels of the CB '14...does the V7 you're looking at have spoke wheels? That's was a big plus for the CB for me.
Dealerships...you have to drive to both? Will you take the bikes there for service? Zero issues so far with the CB at 8k miles. My friend's V7 only has low mileage so not sure how that will play out.
They both look spectacular in my view. Do you like something other than black? Then the V7, right?
Good luck!