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Al the Scottish Biker
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 20 ก.พ. 2022
A guy from Ayrshire, Scotland who likes to ride a motorcycle and make videos. Vlogs, reviews and camping.
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Thank you and ride safe!
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, demo day ride
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, demo day ride
I recently attended a demo day put on by AMR motorcycle in Hillington, Glasgow.
I had the opportunity to ride a few bikes and the Moto Guzzi V7was one of those bikes.
The demo ride was a guided route in a small group of other riders who were all on different bikes.
I only had about 30 minutes on each bike so its not enough time for a full review. This video is my initial impression of the bike.
If you are interested in the bike I highly recommend you take a test ride, each rider has different opinions of a bike and your may be different to mine.
If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing to the channel.
Thanks for watching and ride safe.
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Equipment:
Bike, Honda CB500x
Cameras: DJI Action 4, Insta 360, Iphone 14, Canon EOS 650D
Mic: DJI wireless Mic 2
Drone: DJI Mavic Mini 2
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I recently attended a demo day put on by AMR motorcycle in Hillington, Glasgow.
I had the opportunity to ride a few bikes and the Moto Guzzi V7was one of those bikes.
The demo ride was a guided route in a small group of other riders who were all on different bikes.
I only had about 30 minutes on each bike so its not enough time for a full review. This video is my initial impression of the bike.
If you are interested in the bike I highly recommend you take a test ride, each rider has different opinions of a bike and your may be different to mine.
If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing to the channel.
Thanks for watching and ride safe.
**************************************
Equipment:
Bike, Honda CB500x
Cameras: DJI Action 4, Insta 360, Iphone 14, Canon EOS 650D
Mic: DJI wireless Mic 2
Drone: DJI Mavic Mini 2
Buy me a coffee: bit.ly/3L8h1F8
Linktree: linktr.ee/althescottish
Carpuride: bit.ly/3xb8ePB
discount code: althescottishbiker
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This didn't go to plan and playing with camera angles
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It would be good to explain why you don't like it. Simply saying "it's not for me" is not super helpful.
Thanks for watching. There nothing wrong with it but it didn’t excite me at all. In a 30 minute test ride there isn’t really enough time for anything other than a first impression. Ride safe.
I bought one new with no test ride and took me a fair while to get used to it, but now have covered 7000 miles in just over a year I would not change it, brilliant bike with low maintenance & it is different, it stands out in a crowd
Thanks for watching. You’re right, it stands out. I haven’t seen many on the road. The shaft drive is a big plus point. Ride safe.
How Much FFS ?
Prices change all the time. Best to look on the app for current cost.
"GOOTSAY" ma man!!!!
Thanks for watching, I don’t know what you mean? 🤷♂️
I test rode one of these the other month & loved it,the styling,the character,the low seat,so much so that I will be ordering the v7 special edition very soon.
Thanks for watching. It’s a lovely looking bike, sadly it wasn’t for me. Ride safe.
I'm waiting for my Special Edition to be ready some time this week!
@@dankirley4507 nice, I hope you love it. Ride safe!
“It’s Alive!” I’m back to riding after a 25+ year break and the bike I chose to buy was the Moto Guzzi V7 850 Stone in black. A elegant, tech-light, characterful, V twin, shaft-driven thing of beauty. Feel that rumble! 😃
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you’re happy with your buy. The shaft drive is a big bonus! Ride safe!
"......easily through traffic...." ..... WHAT TRAFFIC it goes easily through... ⁉⁉⁉⁉🤣🤣
Thanks for watching. 🤣
I had an 80's BMW RT 80 for 10 years, so I bonded with the V7 immediately; it's everything I liked about my old BMW, except better in every way. More power, more comfort, vastly better handling; it's just a joy to ride especially in the tight mountain twisties on the Gold River Road here on Vancouver Island. Fifth gear is just perfection on a mountain highway. Perfect power and compression braking for maximum effortless control. My 71 year old knees also love that shaft drive!
Thanks for watching. It sound like the bike is perfect for you. I’m away to google Gold River Road. Ride safe.
I have owned a Scram for just over 2 years, for daily use (currently my only form of transport). Very happy with it. I am also 5' 6" and not sure how you can get your feet flat to the ground with a 29" inseam? It is a 31" seat height and I am on my toes. Not an issue, once I got used to it ( my previous bike was an 1100 cruiser, with a low seat height).
Thanks for watching, I was definitely flat footed however I wear Daytona boots with a heel lift (I keep forget my boots have that) maybe that’s why. Ride safe.
Maybe I missed it, but I didn't catch what in particular you didn't like about it? Why would you prefer the Interceptor?
Thanks for watching. I didn’t like the riding position and it was a bit boring. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad bike. It just wasn’t for me. I would buy the Interceptor and save the money. Ride safe.
I wanted to love it too, it's a great looking bike. Couldn't get on with the Guzzi Shake and to be honest it felt a million miles behind a Bonneville .
Thanks for watching. I haven’t ridden a Bonneville, it’s also a very pretty bike. Ride safe.
I love the 'clong' of the gearbox, reminds me my old BMW R75/7... same spirit of bike riding.
Clonk
Thanks for watching. Certainly no doubt when it went into gear! Ride safe.
The bike has two levels of traction control accessed via the mode button and changed with the starter button with the engine running ( which feels wrong but it does work) . The wings across the screen flash when the pre set max revs are reached - this can be adjusted to suit the riders needs after the 4500rpm max during the running in miles (930). It is by no means an ordinary bike. It has it's quirks and is not just a thoughlessly get on and ride sort of bike. I have one and I love it. They say you only get out of life what you put in and I get so very much out of riding my V7.
Thanks for watching and the extra info. I didn’t know that. I’m glad you like the bike, I knew plenty of people would. Ride safe!
A good honest short ride review Al, not a bike I'd be interested in myself but there are a couple in the MG stable I wouldn't mind trying. Speaking of which did you get a try of the Stelvio on the same day ?
Thanks for watching. No, I never made it on the Stelvio, it was fully booked. Ride safe.
Thanks Al, interesting to see your thoughts on the bike.
Thanks for watching. I really wanted to like this bike but it wasn’t for me. Ride safe.
70 mph you get vibes in the bars ,saw a guy in India he put better quality grips on and no more vibes he said ,food for though ,jimmy. Australia nice bike good value and it dose every thing it says on the tin ,Royal Enfield spent a few years on research and development a lot of people were involved they had a dozen rider hammer it through the Himalayan mountain rough roads it’s been very well tested suspension and power is good for a thumper 👍😎thanks for your video mate
Thanks for watching. Some grip puppies would deal with any vibrations. Ride safe.
Another good review Al
Thank you kindly, I enjoy making these videos.
Thanks for the video - quite enjoying these mini-review vids.
Thanks for watching. It’s a fun bike, I wish I had it longer. Ride safe.
I will send you some, message you on insta now
I wonder if it fits the NX500 🤔
Don’t see why not, I think they are the same.
Enough power off a single a little vibs 6 speed good suspension and good value
Thanks for watching. I expected more vibrations but it wasn’t bad. Ride safe
Cheers for another bike review, albeit a quick overview.
Thanks for watching, I only had about 30 mins so it’s not really enough time for a full review. Ride safe!
I am always surprised why there are not more Scrams on the road, they look better than the 350's with slightly more power also, good review
Thanks for watching. Me too, I have never seen a SCRAM on the road. Ride safe
Surprising review, I thought you might find it a bit lumpy, being used to the Honda. Sounds smoother than the KTM. Need to try take one out.
No, it was fine. Nice bike.
awesome
Thanks for watching
Thanks Al, nice review.
Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
Nice review. Its good you said your height too - I'm not much taller at 5'7", so nice to see what would be comfy, and still be flat-footed when stopped. I'm still on a 125, on my CBT, but just looking for ideas for when I pass my test, and looking for my first "bigger" bike.
Thanks for watching. Happy shopping when the time comes. Ride safe!
Oh I think I'd like this place mate,although no speed camera's in there I bet! 😜👍 No otters sadly,so just like otter ferry! 😉👍
You would love it John, not very challenging but lovely scenery.
Great vid Al mate & thinking you might have tested out another few while here? 😬👍 I've got half a dozen bikes i want to go test ride,but I'm a lazy son of a gun of late! 🤣👍 I'll definitely stick this place on my list as can kill 2 birds with 1 stone while I'm there! 😎✌️
I rode another 3 bikes. Videos coming soon. Thanks
How does it compare to the cb x ?
Thanks for watching. On the road they are very similar. I think the Himalayan would be better for light off road. The CB500x had better weather protection with a bigger screen and fairing. Worth trying both the Himalayan and the NX500 if you’re considering either. Ride safe.
@@althescottishbiker yeh mind a have the same bike as you it was me that asked you about the connection under the seat and I must thank you for that ,al be sticking with the Honda for now ,great video tho 👌
@@ramsay892so it was, I have a memory like a goldfish! 😂
Great review mate. I really do like those Himalayan bikes.
Thanks, I was very impressed. You should take it for a spin one day.
@@althescottishbiker I might do mate.
Seems to be an upgrade to the old Himalyan and fairly decent for the money. I like dealerships that aren't pushy too.
Thanks for watching. It’s a huge improvement over the 411. I have been at AMR a few times, always welcoming and left to look around without feeling pressured. When it’s time for a new bike they will be my first port of call. Ride safe.
Hi, are simmetric these frame ?
Yes, they are.
Really great video, I’ve been looking at the various option on the Carupride site but it’s almost impossible to understand the differences (the obvious ones aside - screen size and options / accessories) so on the basis of this and other videos I bought a W603 and am eagerly awaiting it. Thank you 😃🏍️ A question though, it comes with a RAM style mount which I could use as I have two RAM posts on the bike but would prefer to mount it like yours on a bracket I’ve installed above the instrument cluster (VFR1200X). Was it hard to do?
Thanks for watching. I bought a 3d printed adapter off the internet, the website was Matt adventure, it fits great. Wiring was easy but it needed tucked behind panels to tidy it up. Ride safe!
Great vid. I live just over the border. I've never seen that route. Is it possible you could send me the route you did. Thank you for the vids
Thanks for watching. Ping me a message on instagram @al_the_scottish_biker. Ride safe!
Thanks for the review. There is a type-C port, what is it for?
I never used it. The unit can be powered when off the bike, perhaps if your camping and want to watch a movie saved on a memory card etc. Thanks for watching.
I am real interested in the kit. But I am on the fence still. Does the 4 screws at the back of the unit fit a garmin 4 screws mount? I really would like to reuse my current Evotech mount.
Thanks for watching. I am sorry but I don’t know, I suggest your email support@carpuride.com they should be able to answer your question. Remember I have a link and discount code in the video description. Ride safe!
@@althescottishbiker Thanks.
I had the 702 but I prefer a slightly smaller and elongated display, in fact I ordered the 619, I'm not interested in the cameras. Is the operation the same?
Thanks for watching. I prefer the W603, the operation is identical the W702. Remember I a discount code in the video description.
I would have liked to hear how it sounds
It’s pretty loud as you would expect. Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to charge with USB? Thanks a lot
Not this unit, it is supplied with connections to hook up to your bikes battery.
That's lovely riding through there Al, cracking vid mate.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Lovely route.
Thanks for watching. It’s really nice. Ride safe.
Great video Al , hopefully I can get down there sometime, not really ever spent any time in D&G but looks stunning.
Thanks. I don’t go that way enough. Ride safe
Awesome Al,What a place it is & I was a wee bit embarrassed that I'd never hopped over there before i did mate! 😮👍
Me too. It’s taken far too long many years to make the trip.
@althescottishbiker I mean like...I didn't even know I had a castle ffs! 😮🤣👍 Oh & booked my ABR ticket for next year...It would be rude not to go again! 😎✌️
I love my cb500x ive got the green hope to be coming upto Scotland from cheshire soon on it.
Thanks for watching. It’s a great bike. Enjoy your trip when you get up. Ride safe
Great piece of kit will get one eventually 😊
@@janegrieve thanks for watching. It really is good, I bought the W702 with my own money but I was sent this one to review. Had I bought it I would have been happy! 👍
@@althescottishbiker will have to save up for one
@@janegrieveremember there is a discount code in the video description
Nice vid mate
Thanks