03-26-2016, 08:39 AM
I've owned two V7's. Lovely bikes and easily some of my favorites of all time, but individual preference comes down to owner expectations. They obviously aren't as powerful as the CB, but on a twisty two-lane road, they are very engaging and satisfying and provide a lovely viceral riding experience that the CB can't match (in my opinion). On the same road, the CB is poised, confident, smooth, solid. It really depends on where you ride and how you ride.
My issue with ownership was the dismal state of US Guzzi dealers. It proved to make for an unacceptable and unsustainable long-term relationship. Rider's Hill, a highly regarded and respected dealer, as well as several other dealers across the US, have recently dropped the Guzzi line due to continued frustrations dealing with Piaggio. (Edit: Rider's Hill is now closed.)
My issue with ownership was the dismal state of US Guzzi dealers. It proved to make for an unacceptable and unsustainable long-term relationship. Rider's Hill, a highly regarded and respected dealer, as well as several other dealers across the US, have recently dropped the Guzzi line due to continued frustrations dealing with Piaggio. (Edit: Rider's Hill is now closed.)