In 50 years of riding ...the best all-rounder I ever had.. fond memories of hacking around France on mine. Handled beautifully, very reliable, sounded great, shaft drive, good brakes... great bike!!
Was just watching and then realised hang on, that’s Long Hill! Literally ride up and down this all the time as I live at the bottom of it on the Whaley side!
Exelent camera work, and the audio is topnotch to. Long, long ago I was the owner of a v50 Monza. I drove the guzzi from the Netherlands, to Finland, and back. The bike never missed a beat. And yes,....I still miss the guzzi😕
I owned a V50 forty years ago. It was my first motorcycle. I bought it used. I have good memories of it. It wasn't very fast and powerful, but it was nimble and had a good handling and braking. The maintenance was very easy and not expensive. It was a good beginner bike. Now at the age of sixty, I consider buying the V7 when I will find my Harley too heavy for me. But sadly Moto Guzzi abandoned the dual front disks and the coupled braking system.
Had the v35 82 model back in 91 loved it. It had pistons from the 500 cc so it was about 440cc. I love the sound of these bikes and they are quite reliable. Now that I'm 54 years old thinking to give my vstrom 1000 and buy an 850tt instead. 😊
The only bike I want is an old small block Guzzi. A V65 would be great with the extra torque but a V50 Monza would be fine as well. What a brilliant machine. Pushrods, Air cooled, shaft drive. It's about as low maintenance and easy to repair as you can get. And the noise of that V twin is just glorious. Moto Guzzi really engineered soul into their bikes just like Alfa engineered soul into their cars. Except the Guzzi's are reliable.
So nice bike! I own a breva 750 2009 model and I m really happy with her but I think that the real guzzis are those before moto guzzi sold to the piaggio group, I would love someday to own a monza or even better LE mans (dream bike to me)
Thanks Dave. I wasn't sure if I'd captured the audio on this aswell as I had on the Norton because it had a much quieter exhaust. Although the wine of the gear box comes through and I believe that is one of Moto Guzzi's characteristics
@@classicmoto1535 The current V7 evolved from this bike rather than the earlier big-block V7. The transmission whine is a Guzzi characteristic, some do it more than others. The V50 there seems to like using higher revs than the 750, and hence changing gear more often. Personally I don't like Guzzi with 'loud' silencers, there is plenty of roar when you open up, and the whine and burble when pottering.
So, way back then, they had linked braking, that has become common in recent years. Norton fastback 😍. Some great engineering comes from Moto Guzzi. Even twin front discs on a 500 👍. Sounds nice too, a little Ducati like. Moto Guzzi is a survivor, still making Decent bikes that are also survivors, built to last. Congrats to Moto Guzzi!
Hi Dexter. Thanks for subscribing and your compliment about how I rode. I hope you like the channel? We have got loads more awesome motorcycles lined up for future videos.
How heavy is the clutch on a V50 compared to a current V7/9? I have a 850 V7 which is great and has a light clutch and am thinking of getting an older Guzzi, but I have some arthritis in my left hand.
Being short in the R'sed department (5'6") I always fancied a Moto Guzzi. I can get a push-bike to fit, but not a motorcycle costing much much more! How was the handling, and does it have the original wiring?
As far as I'm aware the wiring is still original. There is a feeling of flexing you get from the back end but it's more of a characteristic than a hindrance. The bike turned really well and feels incredibly light once it's going. He seat height would be perfect for the shorter rider and although it's an older 500 it isn't far off the same horsepower as the v7's, loosing out mainly on the torque. I've got to say having now ridden it that I'm casually looking at old Guzzi's on ebay. 😂
I had one, a 1979, same colour. Not the fastest, but I think the nicest bike I ever had. Handling was sweet and very secure. Sold it for a 350 Power Valve - not my best decision. It's still taxed so it's on the road somewhere. GAT904T where are you? Would love to know what happened to it. Great video, thank you.
One of my favourite things about doing this channel is hearing stories from owners and past owners about these bikes. Thanks for sharing your story with us Richard and I hope you manage to track down your old Guzzi 👍
@@vfr800ch Hadn’t checked recently, thanks. It was taxed for a long time,then SORN, then taxed again. I’m assuming it’s still in use. I’ve tried to contact the current owner through DVLA, but got nowhere. I sometimes think I’d like to buy it back and restore it, but then a guy down the road has an immaculate 850T3 that he *might* sell one day, so …
It has a slight Ducati sound when you roll off the throttle. Loving watching these video's. Are you going to do some video's on Singles, triples and four cylinder motorcycles?
In 50 years of riding ...the best all-rounder I ever had.. fond memories of hacking around France on mine. Handled beautifully, very reliable, sounded great, shaft drive, good brakes... great bike!!
I just bought one today on BAT, looking forward to balanced bike with style, great video.
Music to my ears.
Was just watching and then realised hang on, that’s Long Hill! Literally ride up and down this all the time as I live at the bottom of it on the Whaley side!
Just acquired one and now getting used to its little quirks, my first Guzzi n I love it.
Thanks for the ride and memories, miss myV50
Exelent camera work, and the audio is topnotch to. Long, long ago I was the owner of a v50 Monza. I drove the guzzi from the Netherlands, to Finland, and back. The bike never missed a beat. And yes,....I still miss the guzzi😕
Love that sonorous rumble and that gear whine. Probably why I'm also a proud Guzzi owner now :D
Absolutely great fun, thanks for sharing. Just can’t beat a Guzzi on full chat!
Thanks Nigel. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Excellent, thank you.
Lovely! I've got a military spec V50. That sound is unmistakeable.
Great video, thanks for sharing. The V65 too is an exceptional, sweet machine :)
Sounds wonderful! Great clip. Cheers.
I owned a V50 forty years ago. It was my first motorcycle. I bought it used. I have good memories of it. It wasn't very fast and powerful, but it was nimble and had a good handling and braking. The maintenance was very easy and not expensive. It was a good beginner bike. Now at the age of sixty, I consider buying the V7 when I will find my Harley too heavy for me. But sadly Moto Guzzi abandoned the dual front disks and the coupled braking system.
Awesome induction roar
Thanks Adrian. I loved the sound when I rolled off the throttle 👌
Riding a Guzzi is like riding a big wet dog! Awsome. Thank you :-)
Absolut fine Video 👍
Sound, views of the camara an lovley roads. Very good Job!
Thank you Thomas 👍 I'm really happy to hear that people are enjoying my video's.
What a sound, very stirring, and sounds exactly like my 84 Imola V35.....
lovely Guzzi
They have a real loyal following. I'd love to hear one with some louder pipes on. 👍
Had the v35 82 model back in 91 loved it. It had pistons from the 500 cc so it was about 440cc. I love the sound of these bikes and they are quite reliable. Now that I'm 54 years old thinking to give my vstrom 1000 and buy an 850tt instead. 😊
What a cool Motorcycle
What a great video...enjoyable
- belle machine !!
Lovely sound off the Guzzi but the Norton Fastback you started the ride ride with is the real pinnacle of twin cylinder sounds.
The only bike I want is an old small block Guzzi. A V65 would be great with the extra torque but a V50 Monza would be fine as well. What a brilliant machine. Pushrods, Air cooled, shaft drive. It's about as low maintenance and easy to repair as you can get. And the noise of that V twin is just glorious. Moto Guzzi really engineered soul into their bikes just like Alfa engineered soul into their cars. Except the Guzzi's are reliable.
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My favorite all time bike was an '81 v65 SP. Nothing else came close.
I had a V50 Monza, loved that bike!
I idiot have sold mine. The original sound is so much better than in the video
So nice bike! I own a breva 750 2009 model and I m really happy with her but I think that the real guzzis are those before moto guzzi sold to the piaggio group, I would love someday to own a monza or even better LE mans (dream bike to me)
Had 750 strada stupidly swopped for another bike duller than dishwater what was I thinking 😣😖...sounds brill on your vid cheers fro. dave..
Thanks Dave. I wasn't sure if I'd captured the audio on this aswell as I had on the Norton because it had a much quieter exhaust. Although the wine of the gear box comes through and I believe that is one of Moto Guzzi's characteristics
@@classicmoto1535 The current V7 evolved from this bike rather than the earlier big-block V7. The transmission whine is a Guzzi characteristic, some do it more than others. The V50 there seems to like using higher revs than the 750, and hence changing gear more often.
Personally I don't like Guzzi with 'loud' silencers, there is plenty of roar when you open up, and the whine and burble when pottering.
So, way back then, they had linked braking, that has become common in recent years. Norton fastback 😍. Some great engineering comes from Moto Guzzi. Even twin front discs on a 500 👍. Sounds nice too, a little Ducati like. Moto Guzzi is a survivor, still making Decent bikes that are also survivors, built to last. Congrats to Moto Guzzi!
500 moto morini eat your heart out!!
New subriscibe. Very well made video. You know how to ride a Guzzi.
Hi Dexter. Thanks for subscribing and your compliment about how I rode. I hope you like the channel? We have got loads more awesome motorcycles lined up for future videos.
Shifting is improvable 😁 its possible to Shift without klonk
How heavy is the clutch on a V50 compared to a current V7/9? I have a 850 V7 which is great and has a light clutch and am thinking of getting an older Guzzi, but I have some arthritis in my left hand.
How did you get the shot behind the riders head? It's a great shot. Very professional video.
Hi Larry. It is a backpack with a pole that you can buy from MUVI for filming from a third person perspective. Thank you for watching 👍
Being short in the R'sed department (5'6") I always fancied a Moto Guzzi. I can get a push-bike to fit, but not a motorcycle costing much much more! How was the handling, and does it have the original wiring?
As far as I'm aware the wiring is still original. There is a feeling of flexing you get from the back end but it's more of a characteristic than a hindrance. The bike turned really well and feels incredibly light once it's going. He seat height would be perfect for the shorter rider and although it's an older 500 it isn't far off the same horsepower as the v7's, loosing out mainly on the torque. I've got to say having now ridden it that I'm casually looking at old Guzzi's on ebay. 😂
I had one, a 1979, same colour. Not the fastest, but I think the nicest bike I ever had. Handling was sweet and very secure. Sold it for a 350 Power Valve - not my best decision. It's still taxed so it's on the road somewhere. GAT904T where are you? Would love to know what happened to it. Great video, thank you.
One of my favourite things about doing this channel is hearing stories from owners and past owners about these bikes. Thanks for sharing your story with us Richard and I hope you manage to track down your old Guzzi 👍
According to the DVLA website, still taxed and on the road..
@@vfr800ch Hadn’t checked recently, thanks. It was taxed for a long time,then SORN, then taxed again. I’m assuming it’s still in use. I’ve tried to contact the current owner through DVLA, but got nowhere. I sometimes think I’d like to buy it back and restore it, but then a guy down the road has an immaculate 850T3 that he *might* sell one day, so …
It has a slight Ducati sound when you roll off the throttle. Loving watching these video's. Are you going to do some video's on Singles, triples and four cylinder motorcycles?
Hopefully we we feature motorcycles with all of the different cylinder arrangements. We are also going to get some two strokes on here.
Sounds nice. How would this compare to the newer V5?
I'm not sure about a newer V5 but surprisingly, it's almost the same power as the v7 that is in the video and it is quite a bit lighter.
Pat et tic
Un V50 Ca marche
I had one if these in the 1980s. Fun bike but really weak on power