2017 Moto Guzzi V7iii

[LongRanger_imp]

I really like the looks of the new V7, especially the chromed-tank Anniversario. And now the Racer gets Ohlins on the rear. Bella!

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[pdedse]

Beautiful bikes. A friend of mine bought a '16 V7 recently and lets me take it for rides. I had thought about it instead of the CB about a year ago...the MG is a great bike, but the '14 STD was less than the V7. Still, the Guzzi is fun to ride.

[4 Paws_imp]

I keep looking on CL trying to find "a deal" on one. Odd enough to intrigue me.

[aschem_imp]

Looking forward to a V9 Scrambler. If they make it, I will probably buy it.
Here is a prototype http://thebullitt.blogspot.com/2016/11/m...track.html

[kballowe_imp]

Looked at those V7 bikes many many times. Never found a "deal".

Have owned 5 Moto Guzzi's...... cool bikes, that's for sure. Finding a good dealer - or ANY dealer - can be a challenge.

Still, I look forward to seeing if that market that V9 here.....

[pdedse]

Looked at those V7 bikes many many times. Never found a "deal".

Have owned 5 Moto Guzzi's...... cool bikes, that's for sure. Finding a good dealer - or ANY dealer - can be a challenge.

Still, I look forward to seeing if that market that V9 here.....

Last fall of '15 and into Jan-Feb of this year, place is Seattle offered '14 and '15 new V7 bikes for $5990, no setup fees, just registration. Recently saw the same for a '16. But...that's not too close to Missouri.

[the Ferret]

I love the LOOK of Moto Guzzis, but for some reason just can't stand riding them

My brother had an 850 Eldorado. Bought it brand new in 1973 I think. Fine motorcycle, one you could ride all day. I liked it a lot. So did my wife. Then
a few years ago I thought I wanted a Guzzi and test road a Breva 750. For me it was a huge dissapointment. Tiny bike, no power (not even close to my brothers 850 Eldorado), no brakes.

This year I rode a Griso, great on the freeway above 4,000 rpms, irritating around town below 4,000 rpms.

I know some guys are fanatical about Guzzi's, just not my cup of tea I guess.

[Stichill_imp]

They look really cool.

I rented a V7 II in 2015 for a ride from Stuttgart, Germany to Opatija, Croatia on the Adriatic, via Austria and western Slovenia. Here I am arcing through the dolomitic limestone of the Julian Alps, close to Italy.



I loved the engine. It had great torque and was able to pass on short chutes with little drama. When my hands got chilled I could warm them on the heads.

I wasn't keen on the way it handled curves. Once you tipped in, you had to maintain pressure on the inside bar to keep it from leaning over further. It was like you were holding the bike up in the turn. "Hands off" neutral steering through corners was not possible. All other bikes I've ridden are the opposite; you push on the inside bar to lean harder and if you release pressure the bike continues to track at the same angle.

The rear wheel was very prone to locking up on braking, especially when conditions were wet. It could have been the tires but it made me question the modulation of the rear brake.

[ClassicVW_imp]

Stichill, I found exactly the same handling quirk through turns with my '14 Guzzi California Touring. A very nice machine in every way except that handling in turns. I had to fight the bars to keep the bike from turning in more and more. And with the weight of the California and it's heavy front end, I'm guessing it was even worse than your V7. Very unsettling and I felt it was very unsafe. I promptly sold the bike. I still shake my head about it because like I said, everything else was fine.

[LongRanger_imp]

I agree with you about the rear brakes. I had two V7 Classics and the rears were touchy and prone to locking; the fronts were wooden. The new models have ABS. The bikes had some quirky characteristics but were completely satisfying and endearing to ride, especially on twisty roads. There are better bikes to buy if droning down the interstate is your idea of fun.

Great photo by the way. I'll bet it was a spectacular trip. I've ridden in the Dolomites several times but I've never made it to the Adriatic. Next time for sure.