My older son has one, it is parked in my garage for the winter. I had the chance to ride it last fall when he was home. It is a fun bike to ride and it felt right at home on the curvy roads here in New England. The bike is very simple mechanically and has a definite feel of old school charm. Certainly a different feel than my Road King as expected. Spring is still a couple of months away. Looking forward to rolling it out of the garage and taking it for a ride again.
The Salvador Dali moustache cannot be unseen 😁. I still think that it is hard to find shaft lube 🤣😂. The V7 is another fine modern classic option 👍. The bike looks great!
Not every motorcycle looks good 'all black' but this one surely does. In fact I think this is it's best colour. Can't understand why these are not more popular
I've always had a soft spot for Moto Guzzi but I've never owned one. I love that Guzzi twitch when you start it up it reminds me of the twitch I get from my GS. I think the special looks marvellous but I'm also quite a fan of the v85TT.
Got a V7 III myself, does nothing particularly well but heavens does it look great! Lucky to have a few bikes and I always say the Guzzi will probably be the last to go, it’s perfect for the summer Sunday bimble to get a coffee.
Marvellous 😁 thanks SM 😁 they are that type ‘special occasions’ bike😁 the one you wheel out to show your artistic side and to prove you aren’t a heathen 😁
Came very close to buying one when I got my T100. Liked the bike but not the dealer. Blacked out finish and shaft drive, it looks like a good winter bike.
Nice one TAYM, I have a 2015 V7 and there's nothing quite like them. My Street twin feels luxurious in comparison but that shake rattle and roll is just addictive.....
Dead sexy bike 🥰 I’m not a fan of the round digital/TFT clocks but it’s what a lot of companies are using. But the rest of the bike is magnificent ❣️ Yes, this would be an excellent Winter bike for you. 👍
Many thanks for another look at the MG V7 Stone. I stumbled upon your channel earlier this year when you initially reviewed this bike. I have since purchased the V7 Special (in white with the red stripe) and must say I love the thing lol. Anyway, just wanted to say hi. Have continued to follow your channel and am learning a lot about the Royal Enfield and Triumph bikes etc. so definitely enjoying your content. Have a good one TAYM!! Kevin Caledon, Ontario, Canada
I too love the details on the new V7 III. But, for me to notice them- visually- I need contrast. The black is only offset by eagle/MG branding & the rearsets. I do enjoy a splash of color & it allows me to visualize the lines of each item & note how it works! But, mostly, I love sounds. Intake, exhaust, whine, burbles on overruns... A symphony of sounds, all working together. Sort of like most Triumph triples. I adore the Street Triple's sound- delicious! No radio for me!
Ooooh I do like this Guzzi TAYM the wheels look really nice off set clock would bug me a bit not being central it's a very fine liquorice stick in fabulous matt/satin black even a badge on the front mudguard it's Guzzi's version of Buddie .I reckon I would have one of these in my garage but as you say with twin clock to just finish it of right .Nice one 👌👍
Gorgeous Guzzi . Sophia Loren always comes to mind when I think of Guzzis 😍. When I think of BSA , a vision of Nora Batty appears . 😱 I'm rebuilding a 1974 850 Eldorado , the horsepower and torque figures are almost identical to this V7 850 , which is interesting . You seem to be able to change gear without it clunking like a Harley , Guzzi mirrors are good and haven't changed in about 20 years , they are very aerodynamic and don't vibrate much , I use them on other bikes . I prefer the twin clock version , although the green and silver centenario version is a good looker . As for taste ? Well , who says you can't have liqourice on your pizza ?
Hello Mr Taym… Another great honest review…. Thank you for the mention, I’m very well thankyou…. I have just been super busy with work and family life… On the odd occasion when I did have some free time to go to Stonham the weather was poor…. Although I don’t always have time to comment I’m still watching and enjoying your videos. I hope for more time and better weather in the spring…… Take care…..🙂
Well when you stand back admiring the bike , it looks quite chunky & big , but when your on it , its quite slim looking , the engine sounds really nice , a little bit like my B M W K75c that has a whining sound to it quite nice 😀 Yes i think its just Marvellous, lovely 😍 Thank you 😊 keep up the good work .
Your reviews are awesome man, I love the honesty and sheer joy! Ive been looking and looking for a new bike and retro is my bag but I’ve not been able to make up my mind I’ve tried Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph and Hondas creations on the retro but I missed a trick and didn’t even think about Guzzi. I was in a dealers the other day and looking at another brand and looked across at the V7 and I couldn’t take my eyes off it, absolutely stunning. Pictures and videos do not do this bike justice. I’m pretty sure that very soon I will have one of these beauties. Thanks again for a brilliant review.
I do love shaft drives too. But for some time, they almost despaired except on some premium big bikes. Guzzi is the only one at the moment that put them on their low range bikes /on all their bikes/. Once upon a time, we had 250s with shaft drives.. Yamaha had 400 in the 80s with shaft and even small cub like bike 50cc with shaft again. Now it's all gone.. 1100cc cruisers with chains. It's a pity .. Chains are ok and even unreplaceable for road racing and dirt/enduro bikes that you use for fun and then service them at home but why on earth they put a chain on a 1000cc touring or commuter bikes .. It's lazy and been cheap. Sorry for the long chain/shaft natter. Marvelous bike and natter mr. TAYM
Compared to chain and sprockets, shaft drive, adds more weight, is more expensive, reduces power to the rear wheel and is not used by racers. So then ..... nothing to commend it to the average motorcyclist who wants the cheapest, lightest, most powerfull road bike that also looks like a racer. In my local Kawasaki, Suzuki , KTM dealer's showroom there are sports bikes, Sports touring bikes, sports adventure bikes and sports dirt bikes, but not many sensible bikes. Royal Enfield have kicked a few doors down with their low powered but nice to ride bikes and Moto Guzzi are still doing their own thing. Hooray for that.
A few years ago I was lucky enough to look after an 850 Mk1 LeMans for a mate who spent most of his time working in the states, I kept it serviced & on the road so when he came back for 2-3 week visits he could just hop on it & ride. This meant I got to ride it for the rest of the year, when he moved back recently I had to give it back. Well all good things come to an end ! I would be interested in your thoughts on the new V100 Mandello ?
Really like your style, your definitely a one off. Being a GoldStar owner i love bikes with character and the Guzzi definitely is one of those. I'm with you about the dual clocks but why is the one here offset it looks weird.
Mr Taym, trying out your new winter bike? Should be a good price at a year old. Liked the Goldstar, @ £4800 for 23 model. But would Berty get upset, or does he n😅eed a rest from this wet and mud.
😂😂😂 yes, the BSAs are good value at the moment 😁 I would like to keep Bertie out of the worst but at the moment it looks like he is taking the strain 😁 thanks MW 😁
these bikes have a lot of mixed reviews ;;; normally the clunky gearbox , ---- but that one seems as smooth as any bike ;; i would go for the models with twin clocks ,- as i hate that dame edna one on this bike ;;; other than that - a good alternative to the t100 ???
Beautiful bike,looks fantastic in black,not over keen on the offset/shape of the clock,in Colchester Kawasaki they had a Matt grey one with red heads on it that looked fantastic,might have to take a ride to this dealership as appear to have a few more Guzzi’s there than CK. Great video TAYM.
Its great to hear ya give the run down on the bikes. Are there any harley models you want photographs of we have a honda dealer as well i want to get down to Gettysburg battle field sells royal enfields the Harley dealer near me (applalachian) doesn't 😢😢😢😢😢😢 oh im still getting one but its taking a might longer......
I was just watching another TH-camr (tomboy_a_bit) and I believe she is test riding this same machine from the same dealer. Small world lol. Thanks TAYM...been enjoying your videos.
Hi Mr Taym just wondered if you have tried the moto guzzi V85 and if it was any good twos up for touring thanks Mrs Mason passenger on Dave Masons motorcycle
Most Authentic Competitor to the BSA for character. However, it's more in the Triumph T100 ballpark for performance and price so, IMHO sits in a niche of its own. I think you should ride the V7 Special for the full-fat 100% retro vibe though. Also, I'm not keen on Matt black paint.
Beautiful bike. I’m like you, I would need to go with the twin clocks. Especially since on this bike they put the single instrument pod off center. Drove me nuts when you were riding it around! Bikes like this, to me, are more about how they make you feel and less about their specs.
I quite like some of the Guzzi bikes but there are no dealers near, it’s probably a few hundred miles so not much use. Don’t know what they’re like for reliability or how good dealers are when they are available. One of my friends had a LeMans back in the late 70’s when we were still on 250’s unfortunately he had always been a bit wreck less, rode far to fast, had already had many accidents on other bikes but all sadly ended on the Le Mans.
Nice video as always TAYM. Your question - "is it a good winter bike?" Well .. I have one just like the one on this video. It would be better if the front mudguard was bigger. If the sides where wider and wrapped, just a little, around the tyre and longer to keep dirt off the front of the engine. I have fitted a fenda extenda. The rear guard is a little better, but stops too short and there is always piles of filth and grit on top of the swing arm and around the clutch actuator arm. If only the bike was fttted with a hugger type guard. Vibration - there are areas in the rev range that produce tingles that make my hands go to sleep and almost induce "vibration white finger". I find it vibrates less further up the rev range. I am told the vibration reduces as the engine beds in and it will be better hen it gets to 10,000 miles. It is improving even though it has only got 3000 miles on it. Starting - the engine oil needs to warm up for about 5 miles of steady running before the shakes calm down a bit. By then the gearbox oil has warmed, gear changes are smoother and finding neutral is much easier. Fit and finish. I like the look of the bike and the paintwork looks good. I fitted a "Bagster" tank cover to protect the 'Matte' finish The only parts than have gone rusty are GIVI bolts that secure the GIVI engine guard. They went rusty in a week. I fiited a centre stand ( £265) The first service at 930 miles included a valve check and cost £303 , The recent "Annual ( low miles) service" which is an engine oil and filter change and an inspection and that cost £266. I have been getting about 65 MPG. Display - the so called ears that hold the indicator repeaters are in fact the tips of the Motor Guzzi 'Eagle's wings'. It has a gear indicator but no fuel guage but does have a low fuel warning light. I reset the trip meter every time I fill up and this gives me 200 miles before I look for more fuel. I don't wait for the low fuel light. As for the display being off centre ... that is just perfect for mounting a satnav or a phone and for both to be clearly visable. I was surprised to find the streering to be so light and so far I have had no issues. However, I don't ride in the rain if I can help it and the bike is on SORN from first frost to April so as to reduce the chance of salty corrosion and because I am old and don't like the cold. Do I like it? Oh! yes very much.
I agréé with you , the mudguards are way too short and slim to protect from all the water , mud , grit and all sorts of debris. It s beause of the actual ”bobber style” hype in the modern classic motorcycles..... And when riding on wet roads , your boots, trousers will be soaked and all the bike dirty after just à few miles . These bikes are not equipped with a center stand anymore . Is it for cost saving reasons ? My first bike was a Moto Guzzi V50 forty years ago.I think that the original models of the time were more convenient for the motorcyclists in daily use. Now we get less for the price you pay . Sad, isn t it?
For a winter bike, I was thinking a used Scram 411. If you can get one cheap, maybe a little rough cosmetically, you can feel at ease when you ride it hard and put it away wet.😎
A great review as usual Mr TAYM though it's not a bike I'd considered myself but my brother did own a Moto Guzzi Le Mans back in the day. I found it didn't offer enough room for my knees and quite small for a bike of its engine size. I never considered myself OCD but that clock really messed with my Feng Shui 🙄😮🙈. As a fellow fan of Liquorice Allsorts we're all used to Maynard's or Bassett's which are very pricey now. I've been buying Aldi's own brand, much cheaper and actually softer on the pallet, if I had your address I'd send you some. Perhaps you could do a review and a senses test 😜🤔🤔🙄😂
Not a Spock clock Taym, surely its gotta be Yoda. You seem to have a soft spot for this bike but I think that "special" with the screen and the bars sounds very "winterish".....😉😉😁
I like I like.V7 850 or Triumph 900 probably be my next bike. They had one at Dealership & sat on it & did like & asked about it but was only traded in the day before.Shaft drive good looks pity the the Special doesn't come with Alloys ot tubeless spoked wheels.
Would of been great if they had the 76-80 HP of the V85 models or even half in between 70hp.Neutral is harder to find cause it Shaft drive & eventually get use to it & might take a bit longer to get neutral than non shaft bikes but worth it for the shaft drive. 853cc ain't they? That enormous 21L tank give you 350km range with a couple of liters left in tank. The V-twin is easy to do valve adjustment & 2 valves each side & tank can stay on. Lots of bonuses to like with these bikes.
Arrow & Agostino,Mistral pipes improve sound heaps & they're still air-cooled still & with heads sticking out the side get plenty of air over them. Be a awesome winter bike TAYM 🦒 so are the V85 & new paint scheme on the TT looks great.
G’day Taym. Great test ride of a great bike! I have just returned home from old blighty this week, back in the land of oz after a couple of months over your way. I am living up to my name as today I have purchased the Moto Guzzi v7 stone special black. I still have my beautiful Royal Enfield’s & Luigi the blue Moto Guzzi v7 special, however I couldn’t resist this beautiful black with red trim stone special. I believe you couldn’t go wrong with this as your winter bike. Ride safe, shiny side up mate. Hooroo for now
@@brockett that’s fantabulastic mate👍😁. I couldn’t resist the black speciale, arrow exhaust, shiny black paint, red trim, Bellissimo, also loving my blue speciale as well, I have just purchased some handmade leather saddlebags from Franco Cuoio in Palermo, I cannot recommend him highly enough. I visited his shop a few weeks ago, very talented gentleman. Enjoy your beautiful Moto Guzzi’s . Hooroo mate👍🏍😁
Oh i do like that black Moto Guzzi or as Spock would say when discussing the potential supremacy of that bike over all others "once you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains however improbable must be the truth " ergo the best.
Switch gear is rubbish. Went to mototechniks tested one. Left hand rocker switch broke while testing it I pressed it and went floppy something snapped inside. Tipical Italian electrics. Apart from that switch gear the bike was lovely to ride. Simon Did say don't let the switch put you off buying it, I took a rain check on that. But if I did get one I would have to fit the Moto gadget switch gear system. Don't expect a switch to break while testing it. And the only negative points I found were finding neutral, and getting your heel on the side stand.
Better broken switch gear than broken drive shafts or broken electronic suspensions as on BMW GS-es and RNineT's.. I own a V7III Special, V7III Milano and V7 850 Special (next to two V7's from the 70's) and I never had any trouble with the switchgear (or any other item), neither on my V85TT.
Finish and electrics are still low points . I love my V7`s (had a 750 and an 850) but why people keep saying this would be a great winter bike is beyond me for these 2 reasons alone. Know someone who had to spring for a complete new wiring harness after 2 years... just out of warranty. V7III rider with knackered speedo unit and no known cure other than £700 new unit.. and a long wait. My 850 stone headlight flickering like `70s disco in a long downpour. Condensation in speedo unit and head light. Met a guy on a newish V85 at the side of the road as he was pushing the cruise control switch back into its housing, like something out of a Kinder Egg with a biro spring thrown in. I really must love my V7 !!!
@@fasteddy3661 I watched a video on TH-cam. His channel is called fat lad on a motorcycle. He had the big touring BMW. He had a nasty experience. He had total brake failure, luckily he was pulling up in a large long layby to stop a have a coffee. He said that if that had happened while on a motorway or a road while trying to stop quickly things might have been a lot more serious. BMW have known about this random fault but haven't recalled the bikes that are affected with the faulty ABS pump. How much do these cost to have that type. Disgusting and life threatening.
You know another Italian word with a double Z in the middle, so pronunciation should be obvious. ;) (in fact, you actually said it in your running commentary...)
❤guzzi😊 Like stone but that clock looks awfull. Classic is the most beautiful bike on the planet. Wish they'd fit wire spoked tubeless rims and tubeless tyres as standard. Please guzzi.🙏🙏🙏
Like having a cat on your lap - brilliant description of a Guzzi!! 😄
😂😂😂 thanks MA 😁
My thoughts exactly TAYM,that's your new winter bike you been looking for 😂
😁😁 thanks BM 😁 how you doing 😁 bought an outfit yet 😁
My older son has one, it is parked in my garage for the winter. I had the chance to ride it last fall when he was home. It is a fun bike to ride and it felt right at home on the curvy roads here in New England. The bike is very simple mechanically and has a definite feel of old school charm. Certainly a different feel than my Road King as expected. Spring is still a couple of months away. Looking forward to rolling it out of the garage and taking it for a ride again.
Thanks PB 😁 yes, spring will soon be here 😁
The Salvador Dali moustache cannot be unseen 😁. I still think that it is hard to find shaft lube 🤣😂. The V7 is another fine modern classic option 👍. The bike looks great!
😂😂😂😂 thanks GBD 😁
Not every motorcycle looks good 'all black' but this one surely does. In fact I think this is it's best colour. Can't understand why these are not more popular
Thanks NK 😁 I think they are fairly popular round here at least 😁
I've always had a soft spot for Moto Guzzi but I've never owned one. I love that Guzzi twitch when you start it up it reminds me of the twitch I get from my GS. I think the special looks marvellous but I'm also quite a fan of the v85TT.
Yes, the V85TT 😍😁 thanks Mike 😁
My head is spinning watching all those bikes you get to ride and review, as I like them all. 😊👍👍👍🏍
Thanks JI 😁 I am the same 😁😂😂😂
I like it ,the looks have grown on me and have never ridden a guzzl but would love a go
You should definitely try one, if only for the experience 😁 thanks GCK 😁
Got a V7 III myself, does nothing particularly well but heavens does it look great! Lucky to have a few bikes and I always say the Guzzi will probably be the last to go, it’s perfect for the summer Sunday bimble to get a coffee.
Marvellous 😁 thanks SM 😁 they are that type ‘special occasions’ bike😁 the one you wheel out to show your artistic side and to prove you aren’t a heathen 😁
@@TAYM .Not a heathen ? 🤣. . What does Bertie have to say about that ?
@@dungspreader Bertie says he comes out to make an occasion special 😁😂😂😂
Came very close to buying one when I got my T100. Liked the bike but not the dealer. Blacked out finish and shaft drive, it looks like a good winter bike.
Thanks SB 😁 yes, the T100 pipped it for me too 😁
Nice one TAYM, I have a 2015 V7 and there's nothing quite like them. My Street twin feels luxurious in comparison but that shake rattle and roll is just addictive.....
😂😂😂 yes, more authentic perhaps 😂😂😁 thanks H 😁
Dead sexy bike 🥰
I’m not a fan of the round digital/TFT clocks but it’s what a lot of companies are using. But the rest of the bike is magnificent ❣️
Yes, this would be an excellent Winter bike for you. 👍
Thanks PW 😁 yes, I am not sold on the clock 🤔 just not right🤔 interesting though 😁
Many thanks for another look at the MG V7 Stone. I stumbled upon your channel earlier this year when you initially reviewed this bike. I have since purchased the V7 Special (in white with the red stripe) and must say I love the thing lol. Anyway, just wanted to say hi. Have continued to follow your channel and am learning a lot about the Royal Enfield and Triumph bikes etc. so definitely enjoying your content. Have a good one TAYM!!
Kevin
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Thanks K 😁 yes, love the white and red specials 😁 good to know about long term owners 😁
Love mine. It’s brilliant.
Even better after its first service and changing tyres to BT46 (I didn’t get on with the OE Dunlops).
Thanks S 😁
Always loved the look of a Guzzi but never have had the chance to ride one. The sound is fantastic.. great video
Thanks TR 😁
I too love the details on the new V7 III. But, for me to notice them- visually- I need contrast. The black is only offset by eagle/MG branding & the rearsets. I do enjoy a splash of color & it allows me to visualize the lines of each item & note how it works! But, mostly, I love sounds. Intake, exhaust, whine, burbles on overruns... A symphony of sounds, all working together. Sort of like most Triumph triples. I adore the Street Triple's sound- delicious! No radio for me!
Yes, the corsa looks just beautiful with the colour and notice the new stones have a splash of colour 😁 love the sound 😁
Always liked the Guzzis but never owned one in my 34 years of riding. Definitely considering a V7 for next year.
Definitely worth at least trying one 😁 such a classic motorcycle 😁 thanks H 😁
Ooooh I do like this Guzzi TAYM the wheels look really nice off set clock would bug me a bit not being central it's a very fine liquorice stick in fabulous matt/satin black even a badge on the front mudguard it's Guzzi's version of Buddie .I reckon I would have one of these in my garage but as you say with twin clock to just finish it of right .Nice one 👌👍
Thanks Crumb 😁
Gorgeous Guzzi . Sophia Loren always comes to mind when I think of Guzzis 😍. When I think of BSA , a vision of Nora Batty appears . 😱
I'm rebuilding a 1974 850 Eldorado , the horsepower and torque figures are almost identical to this V7 850 , which is interesting . You seem to be able to change gear without it clunking like a Harley , Guzzi mirrors are good and haven't changed in about 20 years , they are very aerodynamic and don't vibrate much , I use them on other bikes . I prefer the twin clock version , although the green and silver centenario version is a good looker .
As for taste ? Well , who says you can't have liqourice on your pizza ?
😂😂😂 I shall try it and let you know 😂😂😂 thanks DS 😁
Love my V7 special beautiful to ride and own love it 😊 Pete
That seems to be the view of most owners 😁 thanks Pete 😁
Hello Mr Taym… Another great honest review….
Thank you for the mention, I’m very well thankyou…. I have just been super busy with work and family life… On the odd occasion when I did have some free time to go to Stonham the weather was poor….
Although I don’t always have time to comment I’m still watching and enjoying your videos.
I hope for more time and better weather in the spring…… Take care…..🙂
Great to hear from you 😁 glad all is well 😁 must catch up sometime 😁 thanks Stu 😁
Well when you stand back admiring the bike , it looks quite chunky & big , but when your on it , its quite slim looking , the engine sounds really nice , a little bit like my B M W K75c that has a whining sound to it quite nice 😀 Yes i think its just Marvellous, lovely 😍 Thank you 😊 keep up the good work .
Thanks CA 😁 odd isn’t it how it looks so beefy but is actually quite lithe 😁 love the sound 😁
Your reviews are awesome man, I love the honesty and sheer joy! Ive been looking and looking for a new bike and retro is my bag but I’ve not been able to make up my mind I’ve tried Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph and Hondas creations on the retro but I missed a trick and didn’t even think about Guzzi. I was in a dealers the other day and looking at another brand and looked across at the V7 and I couldn’t take my eyes off it, absolutely stunning. Pictures and videos do not do this bike justice. I’m pretty sure that very soon I will have one of these beauties. Thanks again for a brilliant review.
Thanks Pommo 😁 really nice comment 😁
Looks brilliant! Dealers seems a bit few and far between though.
Yes, we are lucky, we have two within 20 miles of each other 😁 thanks MT 😁
the look of that v twin makes it ;;;
Morning Taym I think that I'm beginning to like the single spock clock 😊 this would make a great long term test bike 👍
It would be interesting given some of the comments 😁 thanks RR 😁
Love Moto Guzzis mr.TAYM.If I remember correctly you took a V7 to the castle once before on a test ride.Thanks for the vid.
I most certainly did take it out back in August 22 I think🤔 thanks BR 😁
Like you I definitely preferred the Special over this one 😊👍
And like someone else mentioned, you had a great winter bike in the W800🤣
I know, I know 😕😞 but her first love wanted it so much 😁 thanks RB 😁
Very Gentlemanly of you Taym to warm the seat up for Tomboy_a_bit. 😂
Least I could do 😂😂😂😂 I would have rather the other way round 😂😂 thanks EB 😁
Greetings from Canada and the Czech Republic I have fun with your content I liked and subscribed🎉
Fantastic 😁 thanks you so much 😁 thanks TV 😁
Love my V7 Centenario #Guzziforlife
Thanks JK 😁
I do love shaft drives too. But for some time, they almost despaired except on some premium big bikes. Guzzi is the only one at the moment that put them on their low range bikes /on all their bikes/. Once upon a time, we had 250s with shaft drives.. Yamaha had 400 in the 80s with shaft and even small cub like bike 50cc with shaft again. Now it's all gone.. 1100cc cruisers with chains. It's a pity .. Chains are ok and even unreplaceable for road racing and dirt/enduro bikes that you use for fun and then service them at home but why on earth they put a chain on a 1000cc touring or commuter bikes .. It's lazy and been cheap. Sorry for the long chain/shaft natter. Marvelous bike and natter mr. TAYM
Thanks Stefan 😁 you’re right, you would think there would be more 😁
Compared to chain and sprockets, shaft drive, adds more weight, is more expensive, reduces power to the rear wheel and is not used by racers. So then ..... nothing to commend it to the average motorcyclist who wants the cheapest, lightest, most powerfull road bike that also looks like a racer. In my local Kawasaki, Suzuki , KTM dealer's showroom there are sports bikes, Sports touring bikes, sports adventure bikes and sports dirt bikes, but not many sensible bikes. Royal Enfield have kicked a few doors down with their low powered but nice to ride bikes and Moto Guzzi are still doing their own thing. Hooray for that.
A few years ago I was lucky enough to look after an 850 Mk1 LeMans for a mate who spent most of his time working in the states, I kept it serviced & on the road so when he came back for 2-3 week visits he could just hop on it & ride. This meant I got to ride it for the rest of the year, when he moved back recently I had to give it back. Well all good things come to an end ! I would be interested in your thoughts on the new V100 Mandello ?
I did review at the beginning of the year but have another planned shortly 😁 thanks Gerry 😁
Top review thanks TAYM - its a sculptured, macho - Italian looking bike that I bet is great to ride !
Thanks Tom 😁
Really like your style, your definitely a one off. Being a GoldStar owner i love bikes with character and the Guzzi definitely is one of those. I'm with you about the dual clocks but why is the one here offset it looks weird.
Very good question 🤔 I suspect no one knows the answer 😂😂 thanks IH 😁
Great review and having been in Italy for 6 weeks, I can say, they can design with style,
Thanks QD 😁 you lucky devil 😁😂😂😂
Mr Taym, trying out your new winter bike? Should be a good price at a year old.
Liked the Goldstar, @ £4800 for 23 model. But would Berty get upset, or does he n😅eed a rest from this wet and mud.
😂😂😂 yes, the BSAs are good value at the moment 😁 I would like to keep Bertie out of the worst but at the moment it looks like he is taking the strain 😁 thanks MW 😁
these bikes have a lot of mixed reviews ;;; normally the clunky gearbox , ---- but that one seems as smooth as any bike ;; i would go for the models with twin clocks ,- as i hate that dame edna one on this bike ;;; other than that - a good alternative to the t100 ???
Thanks SG 😁 😂😂😂 Dame Edna 😂😂😂 brilliant description 😂😂😂
Like a girl you date once or twice then realise its for keeps,love my Guzzi.
A common feeling amongst Guzzi owners 😁 thanks MJ 😁
Beautiful bike,looks fantastic in black,not over keen on the offset/shape of the clock,in Colchester Kawasaki they had a Matt grey one with red heads on it that looked fantastic,might have to take a ride to this dealership as appear to have a few more Guzzi’s there than CK.
Great video TAYM.
Thanks BM 😁 yes, it needs to be the special I think 😁
Its great to hear ya give the run down on the bikes. Are there any harley models you want photographs of we have a honda dealer as well i want to get down to Gettysburg battle field sells royal enfields the Harley dealer near me (applalachian) doesn't 😢😢😢😢😢😢 oh im still getting one but its taking a might longer......
Well worth the wait 😁 thanks Jay 😁
I was just watching another TH-camr (tomboy_a_bit) and I believe she is test riding this same machine from the same dealer. Small world lol. Thanks TAYM...been enjoying your videos.
Yes, she did 😁 would have been nice to do it at the same time 😁 thanks KTR 😁
Hi Mr Taym just wondered if you have tried the moto guzzi V85 and if it was any good twos up for touring thanks Mrs Mason passenger on Dave Masons motorcycle
I did try it solo earlier in the year but will have a word with Mototechniks 😁 thanks TM 😁
Nothing quite like a Guzzi.
Exactly 😁 thanks NF 😁
Most Authentic Competitor to the BSA for character. However, it's more in the Triumph T100 ballpark for performance and price so, IMHO sits in a niche of its own. I think you should ride the V7 Special for the full-fat 100% retro vibe though. Also, I'm not keen on Matt black paint.
😂😂 thanks CMD 😁
Beautiful bike. I’m like you, I would need to go with the twin clocks. Especially since on this bike they put the single instrument pod off center. Drove me nuts when you were riding it around! Bikes like this, to me, are more about how they make you feel and less about their specs.
Absolutely 😁 thanks JW 😁
Off center makes sense if you have a phone mounted on bars.
@@scottcalhoun5524 true 😁
@@scottcalhoun5524 That makes some sense. Though it still drives me nuts!
@@JW-ym5yb I had the twin clocks on my T120, but I don’t really mind the one, on my V7, it’s easy to read.
Want to see a supercut of “Dave” slams! Ha ha ha
😂😂😂 I will start saving them, see how many I can get over the month or so 😁😂😂 thanks AH 😁
Have you seen the new BSA Goldstar all in black coming out next year, looks stunning. Nice video with the Guzzi but l think the BSA beats it for me 👍
Hopefully see tomorrow in the flesh 😁thanks MP 😁
I quite like some of the Guzzi bikes but there are no dealers near, it’s probably a few hundred miles so not much use. Don’t know what they’re like for reliability or how good dealers are when they are available. One of my friends had a LeMans back in the late 70’s when we were still on 250’s unfortunately he had always been a bit wreck less, rode far to fast, had already had many accidents on other bikes but all sadly ended on the Le Mans.
Yes, and you really need a good dealer, one that cares I think😁 but then that’s the same for all makes 😁 thanks SW😁
got classic 350 rn, thinking about upgrade to guzzi for little more power
Definitely a lot more power 😁 but still a lot of soul 😁 thanks K 😁
Nice video as always TAYM. Your question - "is it a good winter bike?" Well .. I have one just like the one on this video. It would be better if the front mudguard was bigger. If the sides where wider and wrapped, just a little, around the tyre and longer to keep dirt off the front of the engine. I have fitted a fenda extenda. The rear guard is a little better, but stops too short and there is always piles of filth and grit on top of the swing arm and around the clutch actuator arm. If only the bike was fttted with a hugger type guard. Vibration - there are areas in the rev range that produce tingles that make my hands go to sleep and almost induce "vibration white finger". I find it vibrates less further up the rev range. I am told the vibration reduces as the engine beds in and it will be better hen it gets to 10,000 miles. It is improving even though it has only got 3000 miles on it. Starting - the engine oil needs to warm up for about 5 miles of steady running before the shakes calm down a bit. By then the gearbox oil has warmed, gear changes are smoother and finding neutral is much easier. Fit and finish. I like the look of the bike and the paintwork looks good. I fitted a "Bagster" tank cover to protect the 'Matte' finish The only parts than have gone rusty are GIVI bolts that secure the GIVI engine guard. They went rusty in a week. I fiited a centre stand ( £265) The first service at 930 miles included a valve check and cost £303 , The recent "Annual ( low miles) service" which is an engine oil and filter change and an inspection and that cost £266. I have been getting about 65 MPG. Display - the so called ears that hold the indicator repeaters are in fact the tips of the Motor Guzzi 'Eagle's wings'. It has a gear indicator but no fuel guage but does have a low fuel warning light. I reset the trip meter every time I fill up and this gives me 200 miles before I look for more fuel. I don't wait for the low fuel light. As for the display being off centre ... that is just perfect for mounting a satnav or a phone and for both to be clearly visable. I was surprised to find the streering to be so light and so far I have had no issues. However, I don't ride in the rain if I can help it and the bike is on SORN from first frost to April so as to reduce the chance of salty corrosion and because I am old and don't like the cold. Do I like it? Oh! yes very much.
Thanks B 😁 most comprehensive 😁 sounds like the downs are balanced by the ups 😁
I agréé with you , the mudguards are way too short and slim to protect from all the water , mud , grit and all sorts of debris. It s beause of the actual ”bobber style” hype in the modern classic motorcycles..... And when riding on wet roads , your boots, trousers will be soaked and all the bike dirty after just à few miles . These bikes are not equipped with a center stand anymore . Is it for cost saving reasons ? My first bike was a Moto Guzzi V50 forty years ago.I think that the original models of the time were more convenient for the motorcyclists in daily use. Now we get less for the price you pay . Sad, isn t it?
Probably a good winter bike, but you know what IS a great winter bike? .... a Kawasaki W800, you know like the one you used to have. 😂😂
😂😂😂😂 you just have to keep rubbing it in don’t you 🙄😂😂😂 thanks AB 😁
@@TAYM You're welcome. 😂
@@Thefab5150 😂😂😂
Love the look of the Guziiis. V85 is the best lookin bike in my bimbling opinion. Are they reliable?
Thanks MT😁 that is the question🤔 from the comments it appears the jury is out 🤔 the positive is that owners don’t seem to care😁
@@TAYMthanks much. Food for thought. Leaks and squeaks I can handle. Breakdowns? Maybe not. I feel a deep dive coming on for this one.
For a winter bike, I was thinking a used Scram 411. If you can get one cheap, maybe a little rough cosmetically, you can feel at ease when you ride it hard and put it away wet.😎
Thanks KT 😁 good idea🤔 I wonder if the price of Himalayans might drop too🤔
The Scram is my current ride. Great commuter bike.
@@haxan6663 marvellous bike 😁
A great review as usual Mr TAYM though it's not a bike I'd considered myself but my brother did own a Moto Guzzi Le Mans back in the day. I found it didn't offer enough room for my knees and quite small for a bike of its engine size. I never considered myself OCD but that clock really messed with my Feng Shui 🙄😮🙈.
As a fellow fan of Liquorice Allsorts we're all used to Maynard's or Bassett's which are very pricey now. I've been buying Aldi's own brand, much cheaper and actually softer on the pallet, if I had your address I'd send you some. Perhaps you could do a review and a senses test 😜🤔🤔🙄😂
😂😂 brilliant 😁 as soon as I get my phones sorted properly I shall send it 😁 thanks GW 😂😂😂
I don't like the LED light and digi gauge.
I want a cafe racer E5 with the clip ons, analog gauges and a v85 tune.
Thanks B 😁 what do you think of the Corsa 😁
@@TAYM it has the right livery, but same LED light. Also no clipons.
Not a Spock clock Taym, surely its gotta be Yoda. You seem to have a soft spot for this bike but I think that "special" with the screen and the bars sounds very "winterish".....😉😉😁
Oh and sorry I trampled over your Vulcan Brown`s comments.
Doesn’t it just 😁 thanks Mike😁
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I like I like.V7 850 or Triumph 900 probably be my next bike.
They had one at Dealership & sat on it & did like & asked about it but was only traded in the day before.Shaft drive good looks pity the the Special doesn't come with Alloys ot tubeless spoked wheels.
Would of been great if they had the 76-80 HP of the V85 models or even half in between 70hp.Neutral is harder to find cause it Shaft drive & eventually get use to it & might take a bit longer to get neutral than non shaft bikes but worth it for the shaft drive.
853cc ain't they?
That enormous 21L tank give you 350km range with a couple of liters left in tank.
The V-twin is easy to do valve adjustment & 2 valves each side & tank can stay on.
Lots of bonuses to like with these bikes.
Arrow & Agostino,Mistral pipes improve sound heaps & they're still air-cooled still & with heads sticking out the side get plenty of air over them.
Be a awesome winter bike TAYM 🦒 so are the V85 & new paint scheme on the TT looks great.
Certainly is 😁
Thanks RR 😁
Great review, Guzzi is missing a trick here by not offering the twin clocks as an option on the stone. Surely it can't be that difficult or expensive.
Thanks JS 😁 I am with you on that, it can’t cost much more for twin clocks 😁
I would have the twin clocks in preference to the single one supplied.
G’day Taym. Great test ride of a great bike! I have just returned home from old blighty this week, back in the land of oz after a couple of months over your way. I am living up to my name as today I have purchased the Moto Guzzi v7 stone special black. I still have my beautiful Royal Enfield’s & Luigi the blue Moto Guzzi v7 special, however I couldn’t resist this beautiful black with red trim stone special. I believe you couldn’t go wrong with this as your winter bike. Ride safe, shiny side up mate. Hooroo for now
Marvellous 😁 l shall look forward to some photos 😁
You have a "Blue special" and a "Black Stone" ??? Me too but my Stone is Matte Black.
@@brockett that’s fantabulastic mate👍😁. I couldn’t resist the black speciale, arrow exhaust, shiny black paint, red trim, Bellissimo, also loving my blue speciale as well, I have just purchased some handmade leather saddlebags from Franco Cuoio in Palermo, I cannot recommend him highly enough. I visited his shop a few weeks ago, very talented gentleman. Enjoy your beautiful Moto Guzzi’s . Hooroo mate👍🏍😁
Oh i do like that black Moto Guzzi or as Spock would say when discussing the potential supremacy of that bike over all others "once you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains however improbable must be the truth " ergo the best.
Very good 😁 love a bit trek 😁 thanks DT 😁
Switch gear is rubbish.
Went to mototechniks tested one.
Left hand rocker switch broke while testing it I pressed it and went floppy something snapped inside.
Tipical Italian electrics.
Apart from that switch gear the bike was lovely to ride.
Simon Did say don't let the switch put you off buying it,
I took a rain check on that.
But if I did get one I would have to fit the Moto gadget switch gear system.
Don't expect a switch to break while testing it.
And the only negative points I found were finding neutral, and getting your heel on the side stand.
Better broken switch gear than broken drive shafts or broken electronic suspensions as on BMW GS-es and RNineT's.. I own a V7III Special, V7III Milano and V7 850 Special (next to two V7's from the 70's) and I never had any trouble with the switchgear (or any other item), neither on my V85TT.
Finish and electrics are still low points . I love my V7`s (had a 750 and an 850) but why people keep saying this would be a great winter bike is beyond me for these 2 reasons alone.
Know someone who had to spring for a complete new wiring harness after 2 years... just out of warranty.
V7III rider with knackered speedo unit and no known cure other than £700 new unit.. and a long wait.
My 850 stone headlight flickering like `70s disco in a long downpour.
Condensation in speedo unit and head light.
Met a guy on a newish V85 at the side of the road as he was pushing the cruise control switch back into its housing, like something out of a Kinder Egg with a biro spring thrown in.
I really must love my V7 !!!
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I watched a video on TH-cam.
His channel is called fat lad on a motorcycle.
He had the big touring BMW.
He had a nasty experience.
He had total brake failure, luckily he was pulling up in a large long layby to stop a have a coffee.
He said that if that had happened while on a motorway or a road while trying to stop quickly things might have been a lot more serious.
BMW have known about this random fault but haven't recalled the bikes that are affected with the faulty ABS pump.
How much do these cost to have that type.
Disgusting and life threatening.
Interesting, thanks Paul 😁
Thanks FE 😁 good to know 😁
Like a big black cat caļled bertie Bassett puking on yer lap , I wonder if that was the design criteria 😂
😂😂😂😂 most definitely I should think 😁
Obviously I meant purring not puking. 😂
@@derekskinner8682 😂😂😂
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Thanks MR 😁
You know another Italian word with a double Z in the middle, so pronunciation should be obvious. ;) (in fact, you actually said it in your running commentary...)
😂😂😂 had me thinking there for a moment 😂😂 brilliant 😁 thanks Potholes😁 🍕
@@TAYM Welcome, sir, and thanks for taking it in spirit. I edited my comment before I saw this!
@@foggyrf9 😂😂😂 no problems 😁
86th😲 fell asleep 😴 in Lazy Boy.
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I just had to do it 1
😂😂😂 RR eating pies somewhere 🤔 probably with the sheep😁
Steak and mushroom pie for him and a vegan pie for his favourite sheep.😊
No sheep 🐑🐏 instead I fell asleep 😴💤 in lazy boy.
@@daintree2455 😂😂😂
@@ruahinesrider 😂😂
Cracking bikes, despite tasting like liquorice 😱😂😇
😂😂😂 thanks Ice 😁
The blackout looks awful on a guzzi
Thanks NB 😁 yep, all black, definitely a marmite thing 😁 people either love it or hate it 😁 for me, it’s the single clock that lets it down 😁
❤guzzi😊
Like stone but that clock looks awfull.
Classic is the most beautiful bike on the planet. Wish they'd fit wire spoked tubeless rims and tubeless tyres as standard. Please guzzi.🙏🙏🙏
Thanks WM😁 yes, another variant would be great 😁