2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Introduction to my 2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special. In this video I describe some of the characteristics of the motorcycle and tell about my reasoning for choosing this bike over other similar motorcycles.
Have the exact model, added Mistral exhaust and Dart screen. This is my 5th Moto Guzzi. Nice choice, the 850 gets more comments than just about any other bike I have owned, I am 66 and like you, don't want a big bike anymore (had a 2013 California Custom but weighed over 330 Kgs-730 lbs). Hello from New Zealand, enjoy.
Hi Bob. I like the sound of the Mistral exhaust, but I'm going to ride with the factory pipes for a while. It's a great looking bike and definitely stands out in a crowd. At our age the size and weight feels right and manageable. I want to be riding the Special into my 70's. I've already taken a liking to the bike and I can see how a person could learn to love the Guzzi's. Thanks for the comment, enjoy the ride!
Also from NZ. Just turned 70 and loving my 2023 Special. My first Moto Guzzi and absolutely adore it. Have the white colour scheme. 😀
Italian peace of Art
It is a beautiful machine. I enjoy just looking at it. :)
Thanks for posting. I have recently purchased an identical Moto Guzzi V7 850. Funnily enough I was attracted to the Machine in part by the colour match and the brown seat was part of this. It truly is a "Magic Carpet ride." I have already grown to love it.
I have also grown to like the brown seat. Just another bit of Italian style to make this bike unique and stand apart from the crowd.
Just sold my GoldWing. I’m 68 looking for a smaller bike! This might just be my ride! Need to find a dealer in Minneapolis! In 1974 I had a brand new Suzuki 380 GT 2 stroke! What a fun bike!
In 1974 I bought a new Kawasaki S3 400 triple, my friend bought a Suzuki 550 triple. The Suzuki 380 GT was another great bike from those days! If you're looking for a great retro bike that is easier to handle than your Gold Wing the Moto Guzzi V7 is definitely worth looking into.
Nice video, thanks. I have the same bike. There is definitely something addictive about them, tho I'm not wild about the gearshift, or the brakes. Just for info, it is not a differential at the rear wheel, a differential allows two wheels on a shared axle to rotate at different speeds. The setup on the Guzzi is likely a crown and pinion. Cheers from UK.
I've ridden Harley's the past 40 years so compared to them I don't have any complaints about the transmission, at least not yet. I haven't ridden the bike fast enough to really test the brakes so I don't have an opinion about that. True on the differential, I misspoke. There certainly is something about them that is charming and special. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Guzzi 👍
They're sweet machines!
I enjoyed your video. Like you, I'm watching all the videos I can on this bike, and you have some unique content. I've subscribed for more!
thanks for the sub! I really enjoy my V7 Special, it's a pleasure to ride and it's nice having something different.
Beautiful bike & nice, informed video! (You also know how to pronounce 'Guzzi'!) I also like original mufflers on many bikes, with baffles removed vs. the expense & hassle of aftermarket exhausts or slip-ons. Can you remove the baffles on this bike??
Phillip, I don't see any way to remove the baffles from the stock mufflers. I wonder if that has something to do with the Euro 5 standards? In my opinion the factory mufflers are better looking than any of the aftermarket offerings so I'll probably stay with the factory exhaust unless something new is available in the future. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Possibly the slowest video I’ve ever watched bits of. I almost bought one of these but instead bought a used Moto Guzzi Griso. A tedious video. 🙁🥲
Rather like your tedious post, then? Muppet.
probably one of the best colors on the coolest bike!
it really is a great bike, unique and cool.
Many thanks for sharing this, Sir! That's gonna be my next bike for sure! Even though I live in Europe an American friend of mine has opened my eyes about Guzzis! I will honor him writig his name on my Guzzi's license plate! God bless all your rides on that beauty! We are never to old to keep those throttles opened and those chaines (in some cases but not yours 😀) properly lubed! Greetings from Romania!
Thank you, Mihai! I completely agree that we should enjoy our motorcycles for as long as we are able! These beautiful machines are a pleasure to own and provide a great retro/modern riding experience. Enjoy your new Guzzi when it's time to buy!
@@SPSteve Thanks a lot for your kind answer, Sir! I can't wait to see your new videos!
@@mihaimihai9254 thanks for watching!
Thank you Sir! Bought the same one 6 months ago, and I'm completely satisfied with it!
I'm glad to hear it. I've really enjoyed mine.
It's funny, I've always been that stereotypical "cruiser" guy and I think come next March I am going to buy a V7 Special, I think they are unique and have a lot of charm. I'm going to give my 96 Magna to my son if he graduates from college. He got his endorsement last year. A dealership will never give me what I'd want for the value of my Magna, which is in amazing condition for its age, so I might as well just pay it forward.
The V7 is an old school machine but probably not too different than a Magna. The V7 Special certainly does have a lot of charm and unique-ness. I mostly ride mine in town and it's a great street bike.
Love this bike! I rode one two years ago and liked the torque and seing both cylinders while driving. Congrats for your purchase and enjoy the ride with safety.
They're nice bikes. Not the fastest or the best handling but they do everything well. And you can't deny the great styling.
"Moto Guzzis don't excel at one thing but are good at everything."
Incorrect...a Guzzi excels at being a riding machine. It is the total package. They ride like no other bike.
They are very enjoyable to ride, no question about that.
Gorgeous bike. Not just a fun bike to run that can drive you anywhere if you want but also a piece of timeless design
Agreed, it's a beauty! And it is a great all-around motorcycle that's fun to ride.
Moto Guzzi the original product italian Styles ,very quality and very soddisfation...in long time....no stop...🤩👍🥰
beautiful machine! Well made and very capable. I love the history of Moto Guzzi. I will keep this bike for a long time.
Great video buddy! and a great looking bike. beautiful color choice
Yep, love that blue metalflake paint. Just like yours except I don't get the 100th anniversary decal on the front fender. They good looking machines!
You don't get more retro than this sir. Beautiful bike. Nothing on that bike is there by chance.
I completely agree. Where the Japanese start with a clean sheet of paper every 5 years, Moto Guzzi has refined and updated the V7 over the years. The Special looks like it could be from the late 70's to the early 80's while being modern in all the ways that count. It's a pleasure to own.
It's like the first motorcycle I owned - a 1978 Honda CX500. Best bike I've ever owned. Had it not been stolen in San Diego in the early 90's I might own it still. I even stripped all the painted parts and painted it a nice metallic blue. Enjoy the riding!
Some bikes just strike a chord with us. Thanks for watching and the comment!
You could have waited for the sun to go down and rode it home that way.
It would have cooled down to 110 by sundown :) I'm an older retired guy and I didn't want to deal with the extreme heat.
@@SPSteve I think you were just scared to ding on way home with excitement. I did the same once! My excuse was the rain though! 😁
@@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk oh yeah, I'm very careful the beauty doesn't get scratched or dirty. 😎
What a ‘Special’ bike. And what a nice stablemate!
I highly recommend the mistral pipes. Look very similar to stock but give just a little more rumble and volume. Thanks for your introduction. I hope the weather cools and you can get out and enjoy and share the beautiful part of the world you live in.
I worked in Vegas in June but it was too hot to do my planned adventure to Prescott.
I love the sound of the Mistral mufflers, maybe I'll look into the long version? Probably 2 months before it'll be good riding weather but I might get a few short early morning rides in? Thanks for the comment, David, I look forward to new videos on your channel.
My 2016 750cc V7ii sounds just great with stock exhaust. Why do so many riders want to attract attention and annoy the public at large.
Yeah, when I was 14, I rode my Ducati through the woods to high school with a megaphone pipe.
@@savage22bolt32 they do sound nice with a little rumble but I agree that too much is annoying. Until the aftermarket has mufflers that looks as good as the stock exhaust I'll keep the stock pipes. It's really quiet which isn't a bad thing. All the engine mechanical noises are heard above the exhaust when riding.
@@SPSteve For the past 20 years, I've been using earplugs under my helmet. I started noticing after a long ride my ears were ringing just from the wind noise.
I still love the sound of an engine. From a two stroke trials bike, to a blown fuel dragster!
@@savage22bolt32 Right-on! I love the sound of a classic two stroke. I'm considering getting a vintage bike in a year or so but being 65+ I'll probably pass on a Kawasaki triple and get something with electric start.
I spent a lot of time at drag strips over the years so I can relate to the fuel car comment. Ear plugs are necessary even up in the stands. I'll probably use ear plugs while riding as well. it just makes for a better experience.
My freind, who is also 65. just bought a new V7 just like yours. I'm a bit older and I think I like it more than he does. He usually trades twice a year so he won't have it long. I have to ride a trike due to my wife's health issues, she has batttled cancer eight times and can no longer climb on a two wheeler. She walks out in the garage with her walker (she can't even do that now since she fell and broke her collarbone) climbs on our trike and we ride whenever the weather permits. My wife has maxed out on chemo, radiation and cyber knife treatments, had 12 surguries in ten years and is currently on immunotherapy treatments and will be every 28 days for the rest of her life. We used to ride 15,000 miles a year. This year we managed to ride over 10,000 miles which I think is good considering her condition. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.
I'm inspired by your story, your wife's bravery and your support. To ride that many miles is a testament to getting as much from life as possible. The V7 isn't for everyone, but I find it the perfect bike for me. I'm glad you like it as well.
@@SPSteve I'd buy one tomorrow if my wife could get on it and ride. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.
@@genegoodwin8925 I'm sure you'd love it. Let's go for the gusto every day. We only get so much time so let's enjoy each day.
Great review and love hearing the history of your bike ownership too.
I was looking at this and the R Nine T as a possible next bike too, but I think this would be better for commuting which is most of my riding at the moment.
I really like the V7 Special, I think it was the right choice for me. Personally, I ride my V7 in town and on the slower back roads and it's perfect for that.
Hey Steve…bitchin ride. Love the blue and the retro vibe and looking forward to seeing how you fit it out. I’m with others in promoting aftermarket exhaust. Bar-end mirrors too (CRG makes some seriously cool / functional mirrors…not cheap, but I think you’d appreciate the design and craftsmanship).
Shocking but not surprising what Kawi triples are commanding these days. I think you and your underwear will be happier long-term with the more refined and polite Guzzi.
Have fun, friend!
Hi Marty!. The seating position is much different than my old Harley's. My first ride it felt like I was leaning over the head light and I couldn't find the foot pegs, haha, but I'm getting used to it. It reminds me of my 79 Honda 750F in some ways with the upright seating position and it feels very light and nimble. It is very polite, it happily chugs along at 2500 RPM just roll the throttle on and off to adjust speed no running up and down through the gears. If I bought a Kawasaki triple it would have just been garage art, I wouldn't have ridden it much. I hope to put a few miles on the Guzzi. I've ordered a couple small things for it, a USB charger and a battery maintainer. I'll get those wired up when they arrive. It'll get a luggage rack because I'll run errands with it. I took it up to Walmart this morning for a pair of cheap slip-on shoes. I think I'm going to like it. Thanks for the comment! 🙂
Good choice... Nice video. I am 66 yrs old and also was off bikes for 10 yrs. I bought a V7III Carbon for similar reasons and put on some Agostini mufflers for the sound. . A relaxed ride and great on country roads. A smile per ride. Enjoy and ride safe. When you need to change tires, I would recommend switching to Continental Road attack 3s.. .the difference in handling is night and day.
Glad to hear of your good experiences! It feels like the perfect bike for guys our age. I'll keep your tire suggestion in mind when I'm ready for new rubber.
I love this. I will definitely buy this. It seems easy to get along with. It looked easy to maintenance the bike.
It's a very nice bike. The V7 feels light and nimble to ride with plenty of power for casual riding. Yes, maintenance is a breeze with the rocker covers and heads out in the open. Only 1 bolt to change the cartridge oil filter and shaft drive so no chain to mess with.
We are the same age and I have the same concerns as you and I was sitting on that very bike just yesterday. I am eager to learn about the windscreen you chose and saddlebags. Please provide updates. Thanks.
Hi Mac, the Guzzi V7 seems like a good bike for guys like us, I've become fond of it. I've installed the wind screen and have made a video of the installation. The video will go public on the 10th. I've ordered Hepco and Becker Legacy saddle bags. Those are special order from Germany so I'm not sure when those will arrive? When I get them I will do an install video and give you a good look at the quality of the bags. I have a couple other videos coming over the next couple weeks of useful accessories I've added that you may be interested in while waiting for the saddle bags? Thanks for watching!
1:10 You're like a lady.
I bought my Moto Guzzi V7 at Manic Moto too, back in October of last year. And. . . It looks exactly like yours! Loving it so far. I live in north Phoenix, so I'm about 50 miles from the dealer.
I live in Goodyear so I'm about an hour and 20 minutes from Manic Moto. I considered going to Power Sports in Prescott to take a look at their gray V7 Special but Manic Moto did me right and I bought their Blue Special. I'm loving it as well. Nice to have something a bit unique.
@@SPSteve I have about 1600 miles on mine now. I need to take it back sometime for the mapping update, or whatever it's called. Mine has a bit of the hesitation around 3000 rpm's. I still haven't seen another on the road!
@@danielreigada1542 Are you still running the factory exhaust? I only have 26 miles on mine but it runs very well so far. Between the heat and the rain it's been sitting in the garage. I don't want to ride it when the streets are wet, it'll get dirty and you know what the heat is like. I really enjoy the fact that we have niche machines. We have to travel a bit for dealer support but that's the price we pay for having the only Moto Guzzi's in our area.
@@SPSteve Yes, mine is all stock, the only accessories on mine are an engine guard and a cell phone holder. I'm hoping to ride mine a bit this weekend since its not supposed to be too hot (by Phoenix standards). I would like to get some luggage for mine.
@@danielreigada1542 I have some accessories ordered for mine. I'll do some videos for installing each of them. One of them is the Moto Guzzi chrome engine guards. I haven't decided on a phone mount. I'm leaning towards the Quad Lock. What phone mount did you choose? Sounds good on the weather, I might get some seat time as well.
Hi SP Steve, I live in Australia and I'm also 65 years old and I have been riding since 1971
Early next year ( or even later this year ) I am planning to get another bike and most likely like yourself it will be my last bike!
My short list is the Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Kawasaki W800 Street model
Triumph 900 Street Twin
I may even wait until next year when the new 2022 BSA GOLD STAR comes to Australia?
The Moto Guzzi V7 Special is $18500 here in Australia ( In AU $Dollars )
Currently, I have a 2002 Moto Guzzi Nevada model ( 750cc ) which is a carburetted engine and is getting a little old hence the update next year
I'm sure you will enjoy your Moto Guzzi V7 Special it just looks great in that Blue Colour.
Safe Riding
Regards
Alan Reilly
Hi Alan. That's a nice list of potential bikes. Like you I'm attracted to the retro/classic styled motorcycles. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the modern classic bikes, they have all the looks of the old machines with the modern niceties like fuel injection, ABS and Traction Control. The blue really is a beautiful color and the chrome trim sets the bike apart from all the modern bikes that look like insects from a Sci-Fi movie. Let's keep riding as long as we can!
Steve, I pick up my v7 special, tommorow, blue, already ordered a
Dart Marlin fly screen, and want to get the back rack, is that company, out of Austin?
Engine guards, are they Moto guzzi, or what, ?
The rack and the engine guards are from Moto Guzzi. Congrats on the purchase, it's a fun bike!
Steve if you like the stock look of the exhausts get the long mistral’s. I’ve waited until mistral had them and did not go for the shorties that were available way earlier, but I like the stock look, but really love the extra sound the mistral gives!
I might do that, Ralph. I want to keep the bike's retro look and like you, the shorties are a no-go for my bike. I do love that Mistral exhaust note though. Maybe put those on a list for next year along with a set of canvas saddle bags?
Only in Phoenix can you put a car in a plastic bag, and not worry about condensation. LOL! In the humid areas your car would be rust by now.
Very true. Condensation isn't an issue here.
Super nice looking, sounding and great to ride thing this V7.... EXCEPT the shocks and lack of fuel gauge ! WHY so crappy shock absorbers ???!!! I'ver tried the far cheaper Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and it has so much better shocks ! - Why Piaggio - WHYYYYY did you stuff the crappiest shocks on such a nice bike ??!? 🤬🤬
I was about to buy this bike, and NO - after trying, I was so disappointed 🤢🤢
I don't have any complaints with the shocks so far but I don't ride it hard I just cruise it. But we all have our priorities about what's important.
@@SPSteve
Try the Interceptor 650... you'll feel the difference.
Neither I ride any hard, but even with my riding it's posdible to buttom Guzzies' shocks pretty bad.
I'm looking at Moto Guzzi as well for my 56th Birthday.
They're nice bikes. The V7 isn't leading edge like some Japanese motorcycles but a good honest classic machine that's an enjoyable ride for "mature" riders.
Beautiful bike , What price did you pay? Thanks
Thanks. I can't tell you what I paid, every dealer is different. We also have some buyer incentives I took advantage of.
That is a beauty want one of these myself
They really are, I don't think you be disappointed to own one.