03-26-2016, 09:56 AM
Beerman, I have both a V7R and a CB1100 sitting in the garage. I'll echo everything LongRanger said and add a couple.
The CB is a better bike in almost everyway, yet if the dealership issue wasn't a factor, presented with the choice of only being able to keep one I'd go with the Guzzi. That says something coming from me as I hold the CB in very high esteem. That choice is based on the riding experience, not the raw numbers in HP, torque, weight of bike and so forth.
If you can find a 2015V7 for a good deal consider it. While the 2016s have a six speed transmission I think one of the strong points of the older models is the superb gear spacing. I really believe that in the V7's case the sixth gear will just result in more shifts vs increased efficiency or power/torque delivery. Of course, there's ABS on the newer models but you have to decide if that is worth having.
Regardless of your choice, either bike will probably make you pretty happy...
The CB is a better bike in almost everyway, yet if the dealership issue wasn't a factor, presented with the choice of only being able to keep one I'd go with the Guzzi. That says something coming from me as I hold the CB in very high esteem. That choice is based on the riding experience, not the raw numbers in HP, torque, weight of bike and so forth.
If you can find a 2015V7 for a good deal consider it. While the 2016s have a six speed transmission I think one of the strong points of the older models is the superb gear spacing. I really believe that in the V7's case the sixth gear will just result in more shifts vs increased efficiency or power/torque delivery. Of course, there's ABS on the newer models but you have to decide if that is worth having.
Regardless of your choice, either bike will probably make you pretty happy...