One of the best vloggers out there Phil if you don't mind me saying,witty,informed and hugely entertaining my friend.P.S being a former toolroom craftsman myself i know exactly where your coming from! Roll on the next video.
Good morning Stuart, there's a double-pack of rich tea heading your way even as we speak :-) Thank you very much and really glad you enjoyed it! As for the machine shop...Yeah, it's funny I hadn't thought about it for decades but when I caught the whiff of the Guzzi it took me right back. Nice to know you get it also! All the best, have a great weekend, cheers, Phil.
Very happy to see you back on a Guzzi! Your reviews inspired me to make my first real motorcycle a Moto Guzzi v7. Now you are not only on a Guzzi again, but on the one I've always wanted...Congratulations!
Good evening Mr.UX - thanks you very much and it's GREAT owning and being back on a Guzzi again...It's just the best place to be! As you know! I've wanted a Stornello forever and they always seemed to come up hundreds of miles away from where I live (most things are actually) so when this came up on my doorstep, it just had to be done. More stuff coming soon, have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
In my opinion, this version, the V7II Stornello, is the most beautiful of the entire V7 series from 2008 to 2024. I bought the bike new in 2016 and still enjoy it. During the introduction of this motorcycle, the bike was depicted with a Bitubo shock absorber with red springs. But at the dealer it turned out that this was an option that had to be paid for separately. All in all, not a cheap purchase at the time compared to the standard V7II. The original rack with leather side case and inner bag contributes to the daily usability. I recently bought the Mistral Velocity Stack. After more than 1000 km in the first week after assembly through the Italian mountain roads and passes, I am very satisfied with this upgrade. I hope that you too will have a lot of fun with the V7II Stornello in the time to come. For me, a motorcycle that I will never part with.
Good afternoon and many thanks for stopping by and leaving such interesting comments. Great to know that you’ve owned the bike since 2016 and would never part with it. That says it all really. In that time have you had any issues with it all? Also I’d never heard of the Mistral Velocity stack before and it seems well worth checking out and it won’t break the bank. The most beautiful of the V7 series…Yes, I’d agree with that completely. All the best, thanks again, cheers, Phil.
Bought a Stornello 4 years ago and I love it - everything you said is absolutely true. I have since bought a Honda which is the daily runner and now keep the Stornello for sunny afternoons and it’s then you realise how special it is. It a keeper and future classic.
Hey Mario - great to hear from another Stornello owner and many thanks for your comments. Yes, the Stornello is very special and as you say, when hopping from a modern bike to the Stornello it's really allows you to appreciate just how distinctive and involving to ride it is. Mine is staying too :-) All the best, safe riding, cheers, Phil.
Once you ride a Guzzi, you always go back to Guzzi, these machines, the V7, Audace, Not so much the new V100, are priceless... just beautiful experience,. Glad you are back on two wheels, did not comment, or been on RUclips for a while, very happy to see you back ... hope the V7 will bring many smiles to your face
Good morning Guzziman, as always great to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment - much appreciated. Yes, you're right - it's all about the experience and not the spec sheet (although I think weight is sometimes overlooked in terms of how it affects the experience)...Guzzi's are unique and 'grab you' and don't let go so I'm very glad to have one again. There will be plenty of smiles and probably some grazed knuckles :-) Thanks again, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@@brentharrington9235 Afternoon Brent - I couldn't agree more - they are unique, special and beautifully idiosyncratic. Three Guzzi's? A trio of anything is always good I feel and a trio of Guzzi's is just the best! And on that note, all the best Brent, great to hear from you, cheers, Phil.
I'm a current V85 owner. I looked for months for one of these back in 2022,but as you have eluded too they are like hens teeth and I gave up and bought a svartpilen 701 instead. Then changed it for the V85... I loved the fact that there was so few bikes in the UK from the 1000 only made. Enjoy your purchase.
Good afternoon Bucky Moto - just watched your V85 update - 12,000 miles in, two winters of salt and it looks brilliant! Great video. Anyway, great to hear from you - hope your European trip goes / is / has gone well - all the best, cheers, Phil.
Lovely video. I was lucky enough to buy no. 570 earlier this year. Its a hoot. Have done over 1000 miles in 4 months despite having three other toys. It's a unique bit of kit and is known as 'my Italian Mistress'.
Good afternoon & thanks very much for you comments…Number 570 - brilliant and saying it’s a “hoot” to ride is the perfect phrase! Italian mistress, again that just says everything you need to know 😀 All the best, cheers, Phil.
Great 'review' that perfectly resumes what it's all about riding a Guzzi, Phil. That's how all bike reviews should be. Happy to see you back on a very special V7 that I didn't know about before you came up with it, tbh. It's also surprising to see how far ahead Guzzi was with this limited version anticipating the hype for what is called Scrambler bikes (that's at least what my limited knowledge of motorcycle trends tells me). I fully agree on your confirmation of all human senses being touched by your Stornello in particular as by Guzzis in general. Taking a good nose of Guzzi smell really is a nice version of Proust's madeleine episode that I particularly enjoy when switching the V2 off after a joyful ride together with the cracking sound created by the hot metal slowly cooling down. Your old vids on the V7 convinced me to get a Guzzi beside my baby GS. It was the best decision I made in my motorcycle career. Enjoy your Italian pleasure machine and always ride safe! All the best, Thomas
Good afternoon Mr. Reuter : Fabulous to hear from you as always and I very much appreciate your kind and insightful comments. Yes, Guzzi were ahead of the 'scrambler trend' I guess - there was the original Triumph Scrambler around the same time but of course Guzzi did it much better :-) But then I do admit to a whole ton of bias! Proust - blimey, I've been attempting "Swann's Way" for what feels like decades and I think I've got through 20 pages at most. I will apply myself...My excuse is that it probably needs to be read in French as opposed to a translation. Does that work as an excuse? I do know the quote though and yes it's very apt "..I quivered, attentive to the extraordinary thing that was happening inside me.." This must be a first - YT, Motorcycles and Proust - what an elevated set of viewers and discussion we have! Actually, I am surprised as I kinda figured you had always had a Guzzi Thomas...What can I say apart from I'm rather happy it turned out so well for you...As for me, I've got what I wanted and back to where I was a few years back. Things are good and I hope they remain that way for you also Thomas. All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Good morning, Phil, thanks for your kind words but beware of becoming too optimistic: my Proust comment wasn't an attempt to lift the discussion here to another intellectual level but was due to my personal vanity showing off my literary half-knowledge (if this sentence makes any sense to you) 😂
Ha ha good morning Thomas 😀 I know exactly what you mean! I’m a big fan of half or even quarter knowledge to be honest - for instance, memorising Shakespeare’s sonnet 18 has taken me a long way 🤣 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Morning Andrew, well, you should never listen to me as I'm very fickle - but of course, V7's are sublime and I'm glad you have zero regrets! Is it about time you got another one though? There's something about the phrase "A pair of V7's" that's just sounds so right don't you think? Sorry, I'll go now. Have a good weekend, cheers, Phil.
Ha ha - hope the beer went down well! What did you go for? Or did you go for two? Either way, many thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment - it's really appreciated. Another video on the Stornello is in the works - hopefully it will be ready in around two weeks time. I'll need a few beers to complete it :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I went with Leffe, the summer variant they’ve got on sale only this time of year to be exact. You can’t really go wrong with a nice Belgian beer in my opinion, but I find the summer one is especially nice. Good to know I’ve got two weeks to make the perfect beer selection for the next video. Since this is the subjective view I’m guessing the next one will focus on the facts a bit more. So I’ll try to find a beer that reflects that. Might have to go for something German, something that’s just all business and nothing more. You know, since we’ve got “personal taste” and “smell” checked off in this video already anyway🤔
@@peerrrrrrrr Hmmm...Excellent choice! Leffe is my "go to" beer also - Blonde in the summer, then Brune and Triple/Noel in the winter. I've not seen / tried the 'summer' version in the UK but I'm heading over to Belgium next month so will hunt it out - assuming I don't get side-tracked by Chimay of course 😀 I'm liking this idea of matching beer to the videos though..."German...something that's all business" ha ha that made me laugh 🤣
@@80eightReviews Sounds like you have a great taste in beer as well as motorcycles. Leffe summer (zomer/d’ete) is a lot like the regular blonde, which is my usual go-to aswell. Maybe a little lighter and the slightest bit sweeter, I can’t quite put my finger on what’s different, but I do find it just a little bit better and am always happy to see it appear in stores at the end of spring. Hopefully you can give it a try, it sounds like something you’d enjoy.
@@peerrrrrrrr Good morning! Well, I'm definitely going to try Leffe Summer next month when I'm floating around Europe next month. Sounds good! Must admit when Leffe got taken over by Interbrew I was a little worried but it seems to be the same - although in the UK they've reduced the alcohol content to 6% presumably in response to the UK tax regime on alcohol... I'm thirsty already 😀 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Occasionally, I commit to a slow ride on my V7 Stone, and every upshift is at 3,000 RPM. I really love the way it lugs when using a smooth throttle. Today, the air had an early autumn crispness. I did the opposite, and tore up the roads. I really love the acceleration and way the gearbox snicks in to the next gear at 5-6,000 RPM.. This machine has a duel personality..
Good morning again Mr Bolt - you know what that's a damn fine idea! I'm gonna try that the next time I go out. As you say, the engine when it's spinning is a proper little cracker - I just love it. And funnily enough if felt a little Autumnal here also...My favourite time of year even if it does mean winter is on its way. Have a great day, cheers, Phil.
Great to see you back on a Guzzi! I always liked those Stornello colours, they're reminiscent of the red / white Malaguti Cavalcone Cross 'sports' moped which was my first bike when I was 16 ... and perhaps of more relevance the Guzzi singles of the early 70s. Functionally any of the Guzzis - old or relatively new - would put the Malaguti firmly in its place!
Morning Jim, how are you doing? Thanks for dropping by again - always good to hear from you. The Malaguti - good call! The red stripe and the red frame - I imagine you had some fun on that back in the day...Did you ride it into any hedges? Hole the piston? Still, even at the early age you were drawn to the Italians...Respect! But yeah...I wouldn't 't have one now - unless it was just to look at :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews The Malaguti was a junkheap! It cut out at the first hint of moisture in the air, a can of WD40 was my best friend for trying to expel moisture from the electrics. I think my old Scalextric set had better wiring! Those were(n't) the days
@@80eightReviews On the rare occasions that it ran (harvest moon, not a cloud in the sky to increase humidity), it actually went pretty well for a 'ped. But lest anyone get excited about sourcing a Malaguti on the back of that (good luck finding one), let me repeat that qualifier - for a 'ped ...
Flipping loved this review. I sold my V7III Special (black with turquoise stripe) last year because well, we needed the money. It was gorgeous and fun to ride and I thought it was the coolest thing around. I have always wanted a Stornello though. Just look at the thing. Mate...a Victorian mechanism with a hint of Baroque...smells like an oily rag left on a bench with the sun streaming through the window...you have a gift my friend. Cheers from New Zealand. Ride safe all.
A very good morning / evening to you. Great to hear from you but very sorry to hear you had to sell your V7 under difficult circumstances...I know what that's like but you've just gotta do the right thing at the time and anyway, things have a way of coming round again. Anyway, thanks for your comments - it's really good to know to know you enjoyed the video and the waxing lyrical...That's how it makes me feel though! All the best, have a good weekend, cheers, Phil.
The "My Little Pony " sticker on the pink petrol tank (Genius by the way ) reminded me of taking my daughter to the "pink and purple" aisle at Toys Are Us when she was a little girl .. That is what she called the girls aisle at the big box toy store ... I love this Guzzi and I think it has found the perfect home ..I understand why you have already put 1000 miles on the bike There are so many great Italian names one could call Her (?) Him (?) Seranella (My mother in law ) or Paolo (an amazing Gamba player ) .I understand : a machine is a machine is a machine ...I do see a little Steam Punk in that exhaust ..Maybe you could just call it "The Machine ".It might need some extra bits of brass ala "The Wild Wild West "though... At any rate it is as close to the Perfect bike from Guzzi that one could ever wish for .... I think we need to find you equestrian trousers with Jodper boots and leather gators and brass bits, for sure brass bits .. Looking forward to the next clip ..Ciao ..
Hey good morning Guy - how's Bantam this morning? I bet you loved those visits to Toys R Us :-) The little Stornello is a delight and has definitely found the right place to live - and it's travelled some distance in the UK as it was originally resisted on the South Coast of England and now it finds itself in the most Northerly town in England....It seems to be coping OK though! Your mother-in-law...Seranella - what a beautiful name! I quite like the idea of "The machine" though as it most definitely is one. It is a little steam-punk as you say and a couple of little brass valves and taps doing something interesting and Italian and perhaps making wheezing noises like an expresso machine would work well? I could even see a lightweight bullet shaped sidecar with a coffee machine in it? If only I lived somewhere warmer and dryer.... Equestrian trousers? Not sure if I could pull that off to be honest - although Snoop Dogg at the Olympics looks pretty cool - have you seen the photo's? No idea what's he's doing but he looks smart! Brass...You've got me thinking though....Plans being made! All the best Guy, have a great weekend, cheers, Phil. p.s. Castles accompanied by Dulcimer coming soon!
@@80eightReviews Looking up the translation for The Machine in Italian is La Macchina (so the question on gender is answered )..I mean if the manufacturers think of it as a girl who are we to put up a fuss ...That aside I saw some amazing leather gators on a British training clip from 1942 .Maybe we dont want to go milatary but some of the gear looks prettu steam punk to me .. I think I can put a link and the riding is wonderfull ruclips.net/video/8oYNjm6A0oI/видео.html 4:18 shows the trousers and boots :) I have some leather gators from my grandfather's time in the cavalry from around 1905 ,I used to wear them push bike riding in the late 1950s .. ( I am old at 73 but both my parent's and their parent's had children later in life ..)
I’ve always hankered after Guzzis and your film does nothing to quell that! Proper handcrafted machine that really stands out in looks and sound. You got a bargain there 😀
Morning Gareth, if you're not busy over the weekend, you know what you need to do :-) Apologies for planting seeds in your mind though - maybe the objective video (coming soon) will put you off! But that's why I did the subjective video first - as nothing else matters really! Have a great weekend, if you need help 'deciding' let me know :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
Great to see and hear all your senses are excited by your gorgeous Stornello. Motto Guzzi the motorbike that evokes passion even if you won't give it a name.
Good morning Vietnam / Australia - great to hear from you again and thanks for your kind comments. Yeah, the bike is gorgeous and at the same time not so flashy which I like. And it certainly does excite all the senses...No names though :-) All the best and hope you and the channel are doing well, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I am so happy to see you throw a leg over your Guzzi again. It been a long tough road but your back. Honda scooters are great, get your moving, make you smile but they don't stir the soul.
@@BikesDrones Again, thanks very much and yes, the ADV doesn't stir the soul as such but it's nice to change between the two and makes me appreciate both even more...
Good to see you back on a v7 fella, always got the impression that it suited you down to the ground from the way you spoke about them. Hope the leg stays happy with it. Would be interesting to see what you think of this one Vs the III and IV Still fancy giving one of these a try
Good morning and great to hear from you again - many thanks for your comments. You're right, V7's suit me just fine - idiosyncratic, a little lumpy and fun to ride in a very involving way without going crazy. The leg is happy for around two hours or so and then I have to get off and walk around for a while. No complaints though! As for the 'comparison' video - well, funnily enough I'm working on that at the moment - it should be out soon! And if you get a chance to have a go of one, you should - but be warned if you "get it" nothing else will do! All the best, cheers, Phil.
@ThreeB78 Yes, it’s was lovely and I think on balance it was the best balanced of all of them in terms of charm and usability. The Stornello is just lovely but you can really tell it’s from another era!
Hey Chris, how are you doing? And thank you very much - you've followed the long and winding story so yeah, I'm very happy! And yes, I intend to! All the best Chris, have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
Ha ha yes of course, I’d forgotten about the “interesting” design of the instrument panel. Still, it’s probably best not to be musing on the merits of “the persistence of memory” while out riding 😀 Many thanks for stopping by and for your comments - much appreciated! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Morning Mark - ha ha, yeah you're probably right. I think even when I was using them the march of the CNC machines had started. Must admit I was slightly (very) terrified of them as they seemed so huge and kinda 'unstoppable' once setup and going. But blimey, they could carve through steel like nothing right! All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews hi Phill , thank you for replying. I served my toolmaking apprenticeship in Coventry where we had four big shapers working . I now live in Perth in Western Australia, I have a guzzi 850 special, a triumph tiger and a speed twin . Keep up the good work , cheers Mark .
That is definately a rare beauty of a bike. It's superb to look at and sounds amazing. Neat walk around you shared with us. I'm with you on the naming of vehicles... well except for the massive monster truck called 'big 🦶' .
Ha ha good afternoon Mr Neutral...Always good to hear from you and fingers crossed you dodged the latest storm...Very good to know you appreciate the lovely little Stornello also! Big Foot...ah yes, I remember those trucks - must admit I never quite understood what they were about really! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Hey Goran, goos to hear from you again. Yeah, sorry about that - and you know that once the ear worm is there, it won't go away until you take the leap and get one! Just give into it is my advice :-) All the best, have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Precisely Hugh. And there's lots of oily bits and lots of (different oils) kicking around....Which should get the mighty Griso and little Stornello side by side, rev them to exactly 3140 RPM and see if some peculiar pythagorean harmonic vibration is created which we can then record and send to Jon to weaken his flagging resolve. Hmm...I'm off to the shed now to tinker...All the best Hugh, cheers, Phil.
Beautiful bike and nice edit and all in all very nice. Good to see you back on a bike, one of life's biggest joys in my opinion. Any Guzzi that's a favorit of yours?
Hey UncleBob, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment - much appreciated. Yeah, it's quite nice isn't it? As for my favourite Guzzi - of the ones I've owned it's definitely the Stornello but that maybe down to circumstance as much as anything else! It's just lovely and a great balance between a real classic and a modern bike. As for other Guzzi's - Hmmm...A Griso, an Ambassador and the single cylinder Falcone would be nice :-) And maybe a V11 sport...actually - there's loads!! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Hey René, hope you're doing well and thanks for stopping by. A 'real' motorbike - ha ha yeah - although I do have split loyalties these days what with my little ADV 350 scooter :-) I know which one tugs at my heart strings though! Likewise and all the best, cheers, Phil.
A very good morning to you Giampiero! As you are Italian, your comment has made me very happy! All the best, Phil. ----------- Un buongiorno a te Giampiero! Dato che sei italiano, il tuo commento mi ha reso molto felice! Tanti auguri, Phil.
Morning OIiver...Sorry about that. Thing is that flea in your ear is never going to rest now. On hot, humid nights, when you find it hard to sleep, you'll be having feverish dreams about Mandello del Lario and buying multiple V7's in all available colours... Resistance is futile. Anyway, I'll leave it at that and great to hear from you! All the best, Phil.
Good morning Mr. Volksplane1 - great to hear from you again and that's a very difficult and nuanced question that I shall return to in a future video. I think the V7III was a custard cream...Or was it a bourbon?...Hmm anyway, I do some deep research and let you know - watch this space! Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Good evening @glideman - very nice to hear from you again and hope all is well with you. It's quite nice isn't it? Sight, sounds and smell...All just perfect and not over the top in any way whatsoever! Spada 1000 - very nice - one of the few bikes that could carry off a large '70's style fairing and make it work, what a lovely bike. Have a great evening, all the best, cheers, Phil.
#089 here! Love my Stornello (but I do want to upgrade the terrible suspension). I noticed you have an eagle on your side plates? Mine didn't have that. Just the V7II Stornello name. Anyways, great video!
Hello #089!! Really good to hear from a fellow Stornello owner! Ah yes, the eagle on the side panels - must admit I thought they were standard but having looked at every photo of the Stornello I can find, they must have been added by a previous owner I guess. They looK nice so I'll be keeping them I think. Yes, the suspension is probably the weakest part of the bike overall so if you do replace the shocks on yours, I'd be interested to know what you go for and how much difference they make. I've also just weather your 'Stornello near miss video' Arrrghgghghg!! Thanks for stopping by, all the best, cheers, Phil.
Good afternoon Mr. Dreddi, hope all is well with you today. And yes, it does! I wonder if it could be bottled for those cold winter nights when thoughts turn to balmy Summer evenings on a Guzzi...A quick squirt would take a person right there....Could be a winner! All the best, have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
As you know Phil I’m letting you do this series without any deep and meaningful comments from me. Glad you mentioned the smell, reminded me I need to send you the Old Spice photo tomorrow. Brace yourself! Nice matching helmet btw. 👍
Evening Jon, thanks for granting your permission to do the series - it's much appreciated. I've told my careers officer about you. I'll miss the "deep and meaningful" comments though. Still...I'll get over the disappointment as soon as I finish this reply. Old Spice photo? You tease! That's restless night for me then. The helmet is quite nice - it's my first flipitty-front helmet and it's very practical - it's a bit loud though! Right, I'm cooking tonight (seared privet leaves on a bed of dock leaves) - best go, until tomorrow, cheers, Phil.
Morning Ian, great to hear from you again - hope all is well with you. I bet you can park your Ducati closer to the garage wall, get rid of the tumble dryer and all the old bits of wood you've been collecting to make room for a small, petite and lovely Guzzi? That could be your job over the weekend :-) I've only ever owned one Ducati - the Hyperstrada 939 and it blew my mind - quite possibly the most fun, confidence inspiring bike I've ever owned. They really know how to make bikes handle. The V4's scare me though :-) Anyway, hope you have a good weekend Ian and manage to get out on the Ducati, all the best, cheers, Phil.
I can totally see where you are coming from. Some bikes just look right sound right and have the right badge. Personally the V7 racer always turns my head, but it might be rubbish to tide. Tell me I am wrong.
Good morning and thanks for stopping by. Totally spot-on it's the right badge, right sound and the right colour! I've haven't ridden the racer but it is based on the same engine and frame so will be a blast to ride even if it's absolutely not a racer in the same way the Stornello isn't a scrambler. It's all about the 'theatre' of riding a lovely, quirky bike. I'm not sure if the racer came with upgraded suspension components though but if so, that's worth having! Thing is you've got me looking at them now!! Aaarghghghgh.... All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviewshi Phil. Thanks for your reply. As a past Guzzi v7 owner you will have more knowledge than me about the suspension but some reviews say the front is too soft. Don't look too hard 😊
0.05min , Tricolore coloured helmet ! you couldn't resist could you ! (i have 2 , to go with my guzzis , yeah sad i know ) the adv has a colour matched blue one . My 78 t3 cali is called (translate if you want ) il mio trattore nero , and if you can't hear em they are to tight
Hey Colin - Ha ha yeah, that helmet - it had to be done. I've haven't worn it for ages and it's all musty and now fits like a coal scuttle but the design is just lovely and reminds of Luca Cadalora back in the day. Nothing wrong at all with having a helmet for particular bikes! "The Black Tractor" : Perfect! And yes, you gotta hear them as otherwise they won't sing! Anyway, great to hear from you Colin, all the best, cheers, Phil.
There are You-tubers and there are You-tubers, but you Sir, are way up there with the Gods, superb! Do not do an objective review please, pointless in every which way, the Italians will be gutted, not for nothing did they create such beauty, no analysis required!!! Your continuity is pants, last shot has a chinese topbox, you didn't dare mention that, did you?
Hello Mr. Doolittle - good to hear from you again and glad you enjoyed the video :-) Yeah, the objective review - well, it's nearly in the bag but the ultimate conclusion is as you say - none of it really matters! Apologies for the continuity though - I'd just picked up a takeaway on the way home...Have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews talking of continuity, your Dad might have watched Wonder Woman and as she didn't do the bike riding, a double stood in, BUT, Wonder Woman was more than noted for a fabulous chest, the stand-in was normal!!!
@@drdoolittle5724 Ha ha I used to watch Wonder Woman but er, never noticed the chest continuity 'issue'....I'll have to do some er, research, now. And now I've got the theme tune rattling about my head!!
One of the best vloggers out there Phil if you don't mind me saying,witty,informed and hugely entertaining my friend.P.S being a former toolroom craftsman myself i know exactly where your coming from! Roll on the next video.
Good morning Stuart, there's a double-pack of rich tea heading your way even as we speak :-)
Thank you very much and really glad you enjoyed it! As for the machine shop...Yeah, it's funny I hadn't thought about it for decades but when I caught the whiff of the Guzzi it took me right back. Nice to know you get it also! All the best, have a great weekend, cheers, Phil.
Very happy to see you back on a Guzzi! Your reviews inspired me to make my first real motorcycle a Moto Guzzi v7. Now you are not only on a Guzzi again, but on the one I've always wanted...Congratulations!
Good evening Mr.UX - thanks you very much and it's GREAT owning and being back on a Guzzi again...It's just the best place to be! As you know! I've wanted a Stornello forever and they always seemed to come up hundreds of miles away from where I live (most things are actually) so when this came up on my doorstep, it just had to be done.
More stuff coming soon, have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
In my opinion, this version, the V7II Stornello, is the most beautiful of the entire V7 series from 2008 to 2024. I bought the bike new in 2016 and still enjoy it. During the introduction of this motorcycle, the bike was depicted with a Bitubo shock absorber with red springs. But at the dealer it turned out that this was an option that had to be paid for separately. All in all, not a cheap purchase at the time compared to the standard V7II. The original rack with leather side case and inner bag contributes to the daily usability. I recently bought the Mistral Velocity Stack. After more than 1000 km in the first week after assembly through the Italian mountain roads and passes, I am very satisfied with this upgrade. I hope that you too will have a lot of fun with the V7II Stornello in the time to come. For me, a motorcycle that I will never part with.
Good afternoon and many thanks for stopping by and leaving such interesting comments. Great to know that you’ve owned the bike since 2016 and would never part with it. That says it all really.
In that time have you had any issues with it all? Also I’d never heard of the Mistral Velocity stack before and it seems well worth checking out and it won’t break the bank.
The most beautiful of the V7 series…Yes, I’d agree with that completely.
All the best, thanks again, cheers, Phil.
Bought a Stornello 4 years ago and I love it - everything you said is absolutely true. I have since bought a Honda which is the daily runner and now keep the Stornello for sunny afternoons and it’s then you realise how special it is. It a keeper and future classic.
Hey Mario - great to hear from another Stornello owner and many thanks for your comments. Yes, the Stornello is very special and as you say, when hopping from a modern bike to the Stornello it's really allows you to appreciate just how distinctive and involving to ride it is. Mine is staying too :-)
All the best, safe riding, cheers, Phil.
Once you ride a Guzzi, you always go back to Guzzi, these machines, the V7, Audace, Not so much the new V100, are priceless... just beautiful experience,. Glad you are back on two wheels, did not comment, or been on RUclips for a while, very happy to see you back ... hope the V7 will bring many smiles to your face
Good morning Guzziman, as always great to hear from you and thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment - much appreciated. Yes, you're right - it's all about the experience and not the spec sheet (although I think weight is sometimes overlooked in terms of how it affects the experience)...Guzzi's are unique and 'grab you' and don't let go so I'm very glad to have one again. There will be plenty of smiles and probably some grazed knuckles :-) Thanks again, all the best, cheers, Phil.
3 Guzzi man myself. You can't compare them to anything else.
@@brentharrington9235 Afternoon Brent - I couldn't agree more - they are unique, special and beautifully idiosyncratic. Three Guzzi's? A trio of anything is always good I feel and a trio of Guzzi's is just the best! And on that note, all the best Brent, great to hear from you, cheers, Phil.
I'm a current V85 owner. I looked for months for one of these back in 2022,but as you have eluded too they are like hens teeth and I gave up and bought a svartpilen 701 instead. Then changed it for the V85... I loved the fact that there was so few bikes in the UK from the 1000 only made. Enjoy your purchase.
Good afternoon Bucky Moto - just watched your V85 update - 12,000 miles in, two winters of salt and it looks brilliant! Great video. Anyway, great to hear from you - hope your European trip goes / is / has gone well - all the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Thanks... I've watched you since the V7 days
Lovely video. I was lucky enough to buy no. 570 earlier this year. Its a hoot. Have done over 1000 miles in 4 months despite having three other toys. It's a unique bit of kit and is known as 'my Italian Mistress'.
Good afternoon & thanks very much for you comments…Number 570 - brilliant and saying it’s a “hoot” to ride is the perfect phrase!
Italian mistress, again that just says everything you need to know 😀 All the best, cheers, Phil.
Great 'review' that perfectly resumes what it's all about riding a Guzzi, Phil. That's how all bike reviews should be. Happy to see you back on a very special V7 that I didn't know about before you came up with it, tbh. It's also surprising to see how far ahead Guzzi was with this limited version anticipating the hype for what is called Scrambler bikes (that's at least what my limited knowledge of motorcycle trends tells me).
I fully agree on your confirmation of all human senses being touched by your Stornello in particular as by Guzzis in general. Taking a good nose of Guzzi smell really is a nice version of Proust's madeleine episode that I particularly enjoy when switching the V2 off after a joyful ride together with the cracking sound created by the hot metal slowly cooling down.
Your old vids on the V7 convinced me to get a Guzzi beside my baby GS. It was the best decision I made in my motorcycle career. Enjoy your Italian pleasure machine and always ride safe! All the best, Thomas
Good afternoon Mr. Reuter : Fabulous to hear from you as always and I very much appreciate your kind and insightful comments. Yes, Guzzi were ahead of the 'scrambler trend' I guess - there was the original Triumph Scrambler around the same time but of course Guzzi did it much better :-) But then I do admit to a whole ton of bias!
Proust - blimey, I've been attempting "Swann's Way" for what feels like decades and I think I've got through 20 pages at most. I will apply myself...My excuse is that it probably needs to be read in French as opposed to a translation. Does that work as an excuse? I do know the quote though and yes it's very apt "..I quivered, attentive to the extraordinary thing that was happening inside me.."
This must be a first - YT, Motorcycles and Proust - what an elevated set of viewers and discussion we have!
Actually, I am surprised as I kinda figured you had always had a Guzzi Thomas...What can I say apart from I'm rather happy it turned out so well for you...As for me, I've got what I wanted and back to where I was a few years back. Things are good and I hope they remain that way for you also Thomas.
All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Good morning, Phil,
thanks for your kind words but beware of becoming too optimistic: my Proust comment wasn't an attempt to lift the discussion here to another intellectual level but was due to my personal vanity showing off my literary half-knowledge (if this sentence makes any sense to you) 😂
Ha ha good morning Thomas 😀 I know exactly what you mean! I’m a big fan of half or even quarter knowledge to be honest - for instance, memorising Shakespeare’s sonnet 18 has taken me a long way 🤣 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
You convinced me to buy a V7 about 8 months ago and I’ve never regretted it, there’s just something special about them.
Morning Andrew, well, you should never listen to me as I'm very fickle - but of course, V7's are sublime and I'm glad you have zero regrets! Is it about time you got another one though? There's something about the phrase "A pair of V7's" that's just sounds so right don't you think?
Sorry, I'll go now. Have a good weekend, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I also have a RT1250 so two more sticky out cyclinders but at different angles
It’s here, I’ve waited for this!
Time to choose what beer to drink on this special occasion and relax for a couple of minutes.
Ha ha - hope the beer went down well! What did you go for? Or did you go for two? Either way, many thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment - it's really appreciated. Another video on the Stornello is in the works - hopefully it will be ready in around two weeks time. I'll need a few beers to complete it :-)
All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews
I went with Leffe, the summer variant they’ve got on sale only this time of year to be exact. You can’t really go wrong with a nice Belgian beer in my opinion, but I find the summer one is especially nice.
Good to know I’ve got two weeks to make the perfect beer selection for the next video. Since this is the subjective view I’m guessing the next one will focus on the facts a bit more. So I’ll try to find a beer that reflects that. Might have to go for something German, something that’s just all business and nothing more. You know, since we’ve got “personal taste” and “smell” checked off in this video already anyway🤔
@@peerrrrrrrr Hmmm...Excellent choice! Leffe is my "go to" beer also - Blonde in the summer, then Brune and Triple/Noel in the winter. I've not seen / tried the 'summer' version in the UK but I'm heading over to Belgium next month so will hunt it out - assuming I don't get side-tracked by Chimay of course 😀
I'm liking this idea of matching beer to the videos though..."German...something that's all business" ha ha that made me laugh 🤣
@@80eightReviews Sounds like you have a great taste in beer as well as motorcycles. Leffe summer (zomer/d’ete) is a lot like the regular blonde, which is my usual go-to aswell. Maybe a little lighter and the slightest bit sweeter, I can’t quite put my finger on what’s different, but I do find it just a little bit better and am always happy to see it appear in stores at the end of spring. Hopefully you can give it a try, it sounds like something you’d enjoy.
@@peerrrrrrrr Good morning! Well, I'm definitely going to try Leffe Summer next month when I'm floating around Europe next month. Sounds good! Must admit when Leffe got taken over by Interbrew I was a little worried but it seems to be the same - although in the UK they've reduced the alcohol content to 6% presumably in response to the UK tax regime on alcohol...
I'm thirsty already 😀 Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Occasionally, I commit to a slow ride on my V7 Stone, and every upshift is at 3,000 RPM. I really love the way it lugs when using a smooth throttle.
Today, the air had an early autumn crispness. I did the opposite, and tore up the roads. I really love the acceleration and way the gearbox snicks in to the next gear at 5-6,000 RPM..
This machine has a duel personality..
Good morning again Mr Bolt - you know what that's a damn fine idea! I'm gonna try that the next time I go out. As you say, the engine when it's spinning is a proper little cracker - I just love it.
And funnily enough if felt a little Autumnal here also...My favourite time of year even if it does mean winter is on its way.
Have a great day, cheers, Phil.
Great to see you back on a Guzzi! I always liked those Stornello colours, they're reminiscent of the red / white Malaguti Cavalcone Cross 'sports' moped which was my first bike when I was 16 ... and perhaps of more relevance the Guzzi singles of the early 70s. Functionally any of the Guzzis - old or relatively new - would put the Malaguti firmly in its place!
Morning Jim, how are you doing? Thanks for dropping by again - always good to hear from you. The Malaguti - good call! The red stripe and the red frame - I imagine you had some fun on that back in the day...Did you ride it into any hedges? Hole the piston? Still, even at the early age you were drawn to the Italians...Respect!
But yeah...I wouldn't 't have one now - unless it was just to look at :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews The Malaguti was a junkheap! It cut out at the first hint of moisture in the air, a can of WD40 was my best friend for trying to expel moisture from the electrics. I think my old Scalextric set had better wiring! Those were(n't) the days
@jimmarshall807 Scalextric probably had more power also? 😀
@@80eightReviews On the rare occasions that it ran (harvest moon, not a cloud in the sky to increase humidity), it actually went pretty well for a 'ped. But lest anyone get excited about sourcing a Malaguti on the back of that (good luck finding one), let me repeat that qualifier - for a 'ped ...
Flipping loved this review. I sold my V7III Special (black with turquoise stripe) last year because well, we needed the money. It was gorgeous and fun to ride and I thought it was the coolest thing around. I have always wanted a Stornello though. Just look at the thing. Mate...a Victorian mechanism with a hint of Baroque...smells like an oily rag left on a bench with the sun streaming through the window...you have a gift my friend. Cheers from New Zealand. Ride safe all.
A very good morning / evening to you. Great to hear from you but very sorry to hear you had to sell your V7 under difficult circumstances...I know what that's like but you've just gotta do the right thing at the time and anyway, things have a way of coming round again.
Anyway, thanks for your comments - it's really good to know to know you enjoyed the video and the waxing lyrical...That's how it makes me feel though!
All the best, have a good weekend, cheers, Phil.
The "My Little Pony " sticker on the pink petrol tank (Genius by the way ) reminded me of taking my daughter to the "pink and purple" aisle at Toys Are Us when she was a little girl .. That is what she called the girls aisle at the big box toy store ... I love this Guzzi and I think it has found the perfect home ..I understand why you have already put 1000 miles on the bike There are so many great Italian names one could call Her (?) Him (?) Seranella (My mother in law ) or Paolo (an amazing Gamba player ) .I understand : a machine is a machine is a machine ...I do see a little Steam Punk in that exhaust ..Maybe you could just call it "The Machine ".It might need some extra bits of brass ala "The Wild Wild West "though... At any rate it is as close to the Perfect bike from Guzzi that one could ever wish for .... I think we need to find you equestrian trousers with Jodper boots and leather gators and brass bits, for sure brass bits .. Looking forward to the next clip ..Ciao ..
Hey good morning Guy - how's Bantam this morning? I bet you loved those visits to Toys R Us :-) The little Stornello is a delight and has definitely found the right place to live - and it's travelled some distance in the UK as it was originally resisted on the South Coast of England and now it finds itself in the most Northerly town in England....It seems to be coping OK though!
Your mother-in-law...Seranella - what a beautiful name! I quite like the idea of "The machine" though as it most definitely is one. It is a little steam-punk as you say and a couple of little brass valves and taps doing something interesting and Italian and perhaps making wheezing noises like an expresso machine would work well? I could even see a lightweight bullet shaped sidecar with a coffee machine in it? If only I lived somewhere warmer and dryer....
Equestrian trousers? Not sure if I could pull that off to be honest - although Snoop Dogg at the Olympics looks pretty cool - have you seen the photo's? No idea what's he's doing but he looks smart!
Brass...You've got me thinking though....Plans being made!
All the best Guy, have a great weekend, cheers, Phil.
p.s. Castles accompanied by Dulcimer coming soon!
@@80eightReviews Looking up the translation for The Machine in Italian is La Macchina (so the question on gender is answered )..I mean if the manufacturers think of it as a girl who are we to put up a fuss ...That aside I saw some amazing leather gators on a British training clip from 1942 .Maybe we dont want to go milatary but some of the gear looks prettu steam punk to me .. I think I can put a link and the riding is wonderfull ruclips.net/video/8oYNjm6A0oI/видео.html 4:18 shows the trousers and boots :) I have some leather gators from my grandfather's time in the cavalry from around 1905 ,I used to wear them push bike riding in the late 1950s .. ( I am old at 73 but both my parent's and their parent's had children later in life ..)
I’ve always hankered after Guzzis and your film does nothing to quell that! Proper handcrafted machine that really stands out in looks and sound. You got a bargain there 😀
Morning Gareth, if you're not busy over the weekend, you know what you need to do :-)
Apologies for planting seeds in your mind though - maybe the objective video (coming soon) will put you off! But that's why I did the subjective video first - as nothing else matters really!
Have a great weekend, if you need help 'deciding' let me know :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
Great to see and hear all your senses are excited by your gorgeous Stornello. Motto Guzzi the motorbike that evokes passion even if you won't give it a name.
Good morning Vietnam / Australia - great to hear from you again and thanks for your kind comments. Yeah, the bike is gorgeous and at the same time not so flashy which I like. And it certainly does excite all the senses...No names though :-) All the best and hope you and the channel are doing well, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I am so happy to see you throw a leg over your Guzzi again. It been a long tough road but your back. Honda scooters are great, get your moving, make you smile but they don't stir the soul.
@@BikesDrones Again, thanks very much and yes, the ADV doesn't stir the soul as such but it's nice to change between the two and makes me appreciate both even more...
Good to see you back on a v7 fella, always got the impression that it suited you down to the ground from the way you spoke about them.
Hope the leg stays happy with it.
Would be interesting to see what you think of this one Vs the III and IV
Still fancy giving one of these a try
Good morning and great to hear from you again - many thanks for your comments. You're right, V7's suit me just fine - idiosyncratic, a little lumpy and fun to ride in a very involving way without going crazy. The leg is happy for around two hours or so and then I have to get off and walk around for a while. No complaints though!
As for the 'comparison' video - well, funnily enough I'm working on that at the moment - it should be out soon!
And if you get a chance to have a go of one, you should - but be warned if you "get it" nothing else will do!
All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews looking forward to it mate.
Think the green one is my favourite on looks alone
@ThreeB78 Yes, it’s was lovely and I think on balance it was the best balanced of all of them in terms of charm and usability. The Stornello is just lovely but you can really tell it’s from another era!
@@80eightReviews SPOILERS 🙄😉😂
@@ThreeB78 Ooops…🫢
Greetings Phil, damn glad to see you back on a Moto Guzzi. That is a very special bike! Enjoy.
Hey Chris, how are you doing? And thank you very much - you've followed the long and winding story so yeah, I'm very happy! And yes, I intend to! All the best Chris, have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
Yeah but don’t you miss having Salvatore Dali looking back at you on the V7 III? Well done Phil 👏
Ha ha yes of course, I’d forgotten about the “interesting” design of the instrument panel. Still, it’s probably best not to be musing on the merits of “the persistence of memory” while out riding 😀
Many thanks for stopping by and for your comments - much appreciated! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Not many of us left that know what a shaper is .
Morning Mark - ha ha, yeah you're probably right. I think even when I was using them the march of the CNC machines had started. Must admit I was slightly (very) terrified of them as they seemed so huge and kinda 'unstoppable' once setup and going. But blimey, they could carve through steel like nothing right!
All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews hi Phill , thank you for replying. I served my toolmaking apprenticeship in Coventry where we had four big shapers working .
I now live in Perth in Western Australia, I have a guzzi 850 special, a triumph tiger and a speed twin . Keep up the good work , cheers Mark .
That is definately a rare beauty of a bike. It's superb to look at and sounds amazing. Neat walk around you shared with us. I'm with you on the naming of vehicles... well except for the massive monster truck called 'big 🦶' .
Ha ha good afternoon Mr Neutral...Always good to hear from you and fingers crossed you dodged the latest storm...Very good to know you appreciate the lovely little Stornello also! Big Foot...ah yes, I remember those trucks - must admit I never quite understood what they were about really! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Magnifico! What a beauty, Phil. Thx buddy!!
And thank you very much Stephen...Always good to hear from you - Hope all is well with you, cheers, Phil
Damn you Phil, instilling Guzzi ideas in my brain, again!
Exquisite bike!
Hey Goran, goos to hear from you again. Yeah, sorry about that - and you know that once the ear worm is there, it won't go away until you take the leap and get one! Just give into it is my advice :-) All the best, have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Exactly why I have a Griso, Phil. You get the heart & the soul for free, on top of the oily bits.
Precisely Hugh. And there's lots of oily bits and lots of (different oils) kicking around....Which should get the mighty Griso and little Stornello side by side, rev them to exactly 3140 RPM and see if some peculiar pythagorean harmonic vibration is created which we can then record and send to Jon to weaken his flagging resolve.
Hmm...I'm off to the shed now to tinker...All the best Hugh, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Anything to do with π and I'm in. Especially Pukka π
@@mrsilbo6499 Excellent bit of learned quipery there Hugh 😀
Beautiful bike and nice edit and all in all very nice. Good to see you back on a bike, one of life's biggest joys in my opinion. Any Guzzi that's a favorit of yours?
Hey UncleBob, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment - much appreciated. Yeah, it's quite nice isn't it?
As for my favourite Guzzi - of the ones I've owned it's definitely the Stornello but that maybe down to circumstance as much as anything else! It's just lovely and a great balance between a real classic and a modern bike.
As for other Guzzi's - Hmmm...A Griso, an Ambassador and the single cylinder Falcone would be nice :-) And maybe a V11 sport...actually - there's loads!!
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Nice to see you back on a real motorbike! 😉 Be safe! Greetings from the Netherlands
Hey René, hope you're doing well and thanks for stopping by. A 'real' motorbike - ha ha yeah - although I do have split loyalties these days what with my little ADV 350 scooter :-) I know which one tugs at my heart strings though!
Likewise and all the best, cheers, Phil.
Bellissima!
...from an italian follower.
A very good morning to you Giampiero! As you are Italian, your comment has made me very happy! All the best, Phil.
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Un buongiorno a te Giampiero! Dato che sei italiano, il tuo commento mi ha reso molto felice! Tanti auguri, Phil.
Damn you. I now want a V7 again.
Morning OIiver...Sorry about that. Thing is that flea in your ear is never going to rest now. On hot, humid nights, when you find it hard to sleep, you'll be having feverish dreams about Mandello del Lario and buying multiple V7's in all available colours...
Resistance is futile. Anyway, I'll leave it at that and great to hear from you! All the best, Phil.
What would it be if it was a Biscuit? Dark Chocolate Mcvities? Glad your back!
Good morning Mr. Volksplane1 - great to hear from you again and that's a very difficult and nuanced question that I shall return to in a future video. I think the V7III was a custard cream...Or was it a bourbon?...Hmm anyway, I do some deep research and let you know - watch this space!
Have a good day, cheers, Phil.
Beautiful bike Phil, love the sound of a Guzzi. I had a Spada 1000 years ago and loved it, full of character.
Good evening @glideman - very nice to hear from you again and hope all is well with you.
It's quite nice isn't it? Sight, sounds and smell...All just perfect and not over the top in any way whatsoever! Spada 1000 - very nice - one of the few bikes that could carry off a large '70's style fairing and make it work, what a lovely bike.
Have a great evening, all the best, cheers, Phil.
#089 here! Love my Stornello (but I do want to upgrade the terrible suspension). I noticed you have an eagle on your side plates? Mine didn't have that. Just the V7II Stornello name. Anyways, great video!
Hello #089!! Really good to hear from a fellow Stornello owner! Ah yes, the eagle on the side panels - must admit I thought they were standard but having looked at every photo of the Stornello I can find, they must have been added by a previous owner I guess. They looK nice so I'll be keeping them I think.
Yes, the suspension is probably the weakest part of the bike overall so if you do replace the shocks on yours, I'd be interested to know what you go for and how much difference they make.
I've also just weather your 'Stornello near miss video' Arrrghgghghg!!
Thanks for stopping by, all the best, cheers, Phil.
Smells as good as it looks 👉👍
Good afternoon Mr. Dreddi, hope all is well with you today. And yes, it does! I wonder if it could be bottled for those cold winter nights when thoughts turn to balmy Summer evenings on a Guzzi...A quick squirt would take a person right there....Could be a winner!
All the best, have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
As you know Phil I’m letting you do this series without any deep and meaningful comments from me.
Glad you mentioned the smell, reminded me I need to send you the Old Spice photo tomorrow. Brace yourself!
Nice matching helmet btw. 👍
Are you weakening yet, Jon..?
@@mrsilbo6499 Yes. I’m on my second G & T, after four, Guzzis will be all I want to ride!
@@JLOSTAFF1 You can't beat a Guzzi & tonic, Jon!
@@mrsilbo6499 Got to be careful. Don’t want to lice my losence 🤪
Evening Jon, thanks for granting your permission to do the series - it's much appreciated. I've told my careers officer about you.
I'll miss the "deep and meaningful" comments though. Still...I'll get over the disappointment as soon as I finish this reply.
Old Spice photo? You tease! That's restless night for me then. The helmet is quite nice - it's my first flipitty-front helmet and it's very practical - it's a bit loud though!
Right, I'm cooking tonight (seared privet leaves on a bed of dock leaves) - best go, until tomorrow, cheers, Phil.
I ride a lovely modern Ducati but I could find room for one of these in the garage…and it was a bit of a bargain.
Morning Ian, great to hear from you again - hope all is well with you. I bet you can park your Ducati closer to the garage wall, get rid of the tumble dryer and all the old bits of wood you've been collecting to make room for a small, petite and lovely Guzzi? That could be your job over the weekend :-)
I've only ever owned one Ducati - the Hyperstrada 939 and it blew my mind - quite possibly the most fun, confidence inspiring bike I've ever owned. They really know how to make bikes handle. The V4's scare me though :-) Anyway, hope you have a good weekend Ian and manage to get out on the Ducati, all the best, cheers, Phil.
Thanks for clarifying that a motorcycle is an "it."
My absolute pleasure! And thanks for dropping by! Cheers, Phil.
I can totally see where you are coming from. Some bikes just look right sound right and have the right badge. Personally the V7 racer always turns my head, but it might be rubbish to tide. Tell me I am wrong.
Good morning and thanks for stopping by. Totally spot-on it's the right badge, right sound and the right colour! I've haven't ridden the racer but it is based on the same engine and frame so will be a blast to ride even if it's absolutely not a racer in the same way the Stornello isn't a scrambler. It's all about the 'theatre' of riding a lovely, quirky bike.
I'm not sure if the racer came with upgraded suspension components though but if so, that's worth having!
Thing is you've got me looking at them now!! Aaarghghghgh....
All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviewshi Phil. Thanks for your reply. As a past Guzzi v7 owner you will have more knowledge than me about the suspension but some reviews say the front is too soft. Don't look too hard 😊
I'll try (not) to :-)
0.05min , Tricolore coloured helmet ! you couldn't resist could you ! (i have 2 , to go with my guzzis , yeah sad i know ) the adv has a colour matched blue one . My 78 t3 cali is called (translate if you want ) il mio trattore nero , and if you can't hear em they are to tight
Hey Colin - Ha ha yeah, that helmet - it had to be done. I've haven't worn it for ages and it's all musty and now fits like a coal scuttle but the design is just lovely and reminds of Luca Cadalora back in the day. Nothing wrong at all with having a helmet for particular bikes!
"The Black Tractor" : Perfect! And yes, you gotta hear them as otherwise they won't sing!
Anyway, great to hear from you Colin, all the best, cheers, Phil.
What a wonderful day for it, special bike indeed
Hello Mr Lawson, thanks for stopping by. Yeah it is - I'm very happy with it :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.
There are You-tubers and there are You-tubers, but you Sir, are way up there with the Gods, superb!
Do not do an objective review please, pointless in every which way, the Italians will be gutted, not for nothing did they create such beauty, no analysis required!!!
Your continuity is pants, last shot has a chinese topbox, you didn't dare mention that, did you?
Hello Mr. Doolittle - good to hear from you again and glad you enjoyed the video :-) Yeah, the objective review - well, it's nearly in the bag but the ultimate conclusion is as you say - none of it really matters! Apologies for the continuity though - I'd just picked up a takeaway on the way home...Have a good evening, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I thought you were roadtesting the 'shroom box, Phil, ready for our big gig at the end of Sept?
@@80eightReviews talking of continuity, your Dad might have watched Wonder Woman and as she didn't do the bike riding, a double stood in, BUT, Wonder Woman was more than noted for a fabulous chest, the stand-in was normal!!!
@@drdoolittle5724 Ha ha I used to watch Wonder Woman but er, never noticed the chest continuity 'issue'....I'll have to do some er, research, now. And now I've got the theme tune rattling about my head!!