I saw my first Moto Guzzi in 1973 and have been interested ever since. In the mid 90's I wanted a Moto Guzzi Califoirnia, but never got one. Then in 2009 they came out with the "new" V7 and I fell in love. I've wanted one ever since. My friend bought a blue V7 Special from the Throttle Co. about a month ago. And I finnally made it to the Throttke Co. two weeks ago. I sat on a gray V7 Special and I must say, I have never sat on any motorcycle that felt like it was customed made to fit me until then. The V7 felt light off the stand, the seat height was low enough for me (I have a short inseam) the reach to the bars was very comfortable, when I placed my feet on the pegs, my knees were tucked in just behind the bulges in the fuel tank, and the seat was the most confortable motorcycle seat I have ever say on. I would have bought the gray V7 Special that day if I could, but my wife always rides with me and she walks with a walker these days and can't climb on a two wheeled motorcycle. A two wheeler would fall over if she tried and I don't see her ever getting better . She can however climb on a trike. So we have to ride a trike. But if I could I would own a Moto Guzzi V7 SPecial. Thanks Dylan for the ride in the loop. The Throttle Co. has a large selction of Moto Guzzis and Royal Enfields if any one is interested. They are serious about the motocycle business.
This bike feels so good to ride: So planted, so effortless so fun in the twisties and it rolls down a country road like nothing else I have ridden , in comfort. I can ride much further and really enjoy the ride without being even slightly tired; and I'm in my 70's. Wonderful bike. My new favourite of all time.
Picked up a 2023 model. I love it. But the tach stopped working 15 miles into it from the dealer. It’ll get swapped on its first maintenance appointment. It’s such a joy to ride. I’m coming from a 2013 Bonneville. Cheers!
Really enjoyed that, thanks. Guzzis are just so different to ride, old or new. They are chock-full of "brio" (panache) and "grinta" (grit) as the Italians say -- they always bring a smile to my face. 100 mph around the Oxford ring road in the early hours of the morning back in the late 80s on a red and black 850 Le Mans is up there as one of the best experiences of my life.
Why so slow? I had a silver Le Mans in Oxford then, best bike ever. The only problem was losing pillion riders at traffic lights until I fitted a T3 grab rail.
1975, on my new 850-T Interceptor, coming down out of the Caldecott tunnel at 100mph on the big lefthand sweeper into Berkeley with San Francisco and the Bay and Golden Gate bridges in view. A memory for a lifetime.. Just put a deposit on V7 Special at Euromotors Sonoma
My best friend just bought a blue Moto Guzzi V7 Special from Throttle Company last Saturday. I always thought I liked the blue best, but if I were to buy one I thnik I would go with the silver V7 Special. Thanks for the ride around the loop Dylan.
I got a female owned ‘22 a couple months ago from fb marketplace. It’s came Loaded w Hepco Becker hard bags, rear rack, padded sissy bar, fly shield, crash bars, center stand, knee pads and tank bag. I added dual fiamm horns. Best bike I’ve ever owned, downsizing from a Norge.
Fun video! This bike sounds great! I wished I knew about that yellow V7 before I bought my yellow Meteor 350. (However, I am extremely happy with my Meteor 350!) I would have definitely checked it out.
I have a 2010 Moto Guzzi v7 Classic and it’s certainly Italian. A bit of drama with a lot of character, but plenty of sexiness and a macho manly persona to it. These new 850’s are truly gorgeous and that 6th gear is a huge feature to have. On mine at 70mph it’s somewhere around 4k in 5th gear. Moto guzzis love to rev so really not a big deal (they love to live above 4k). That 6th gear would just make it that much more relaxing. And the exhaust note on a Moto Guzzi with a lafranconi or mistral exhaust…sounds a built small block Chevy engine. Truly wicked
The colors on the camera looks so good punchy on my iPad, what camera are you using, I have the hero 7 but it looks all washed out and blue, are you doing any color correction during editing?
I suppose you've found out be now that Moto Guzzi put a moli-graphite substance in their gearbox/final drive. Apparently have done for some time. Great watch...thanks.
I had a 2017 V7iii Special for about a year. Fun bike. I sold it to buy a 64 Triumph 650 a local guy was selling. The V7iii was very smooth at certain RPMS but a little rough at others, like if I was going up hill at certain RPMS, it had an odd feel to it... hard to explain. When I first got it I thought "is this how it's supposed to feel or is something wrong with this bike?" I haven't ridden another one, so I had nothing to compare it to. The dealership near me seemed ok from my one interaction.... but they didn't have the best reputation, which made me nervous. (I did the basic maintenance myself.)
Wish this bike had a cruise control, but I get that they are trying to keep the price under 10 grand. It just seems like one of those bikes you could really ride across state lines
Hello! I really liked your video. I have a question for you, is it possible to service MG without having a dealer, it's just that these are so unique and distinctive bikes that I just don't see an alternative to them? For more than a hundred years, bikes have been produced at the same factory, almost manually, who can "boast" about it now. Thanks!
The easiest way to answer this is yes, you can perform 100% of the mechanical service on your own. But, you need the dealer computer to turn of the wrench icon reminder for service. I know this is annoying to some.
Lucky you! There are 2 good options right now: prep on a V7 is about $400, right now Piaggio/ we are combining to cover $750, so that covers that. Option 2 is we just got a used V7 Centenario with 500 miles, so there wouldn’t be prep or shipping on that one!
Classic motorcycles are kind of for the old crowd. Not exactly made for American highways. The only reason I would go for one is because I'm 72. Harley Davidson is an old man's bike. Because you have to be an old man to afford one. 😉
@@throttlecompany i also have an special E5, it has spoked wheels and tubeless tires, is it possible that european and american market tires are different?
I believe the confusion here is that the tires are rated as "tubeless" but the wheels are not airtight and cannot be run without a tube regardless of the tire rating.
Moto Guzzi! Lighter, more nimble, almost twice the range and V twin smooth. Not as top heavy and the shaft drive and perfect seat make it a better weekend tourer.
@@throttlecompany Just curious about the dragon on the tank. They're lovely looking bikes and most of the reviews I've seen are generally favourable. As soon as I get my licence, I'm visiting my local dealer (about 10 min's away) Enjoy your vid's btw.
I saw my first Moto Guzzi in 1973 and have been interested ever since. In the mid 90's I wanted a Moto Guzzi Califoirnia, but never got one. Then in 2009 they came out with the "new" V7 and I fell in love. I've wanted one ever since. My friend bought a blue V7 Special from the Throttle Co. about a month ago. And I finnally made it to the Throttke Co. two weeks ago.
I sat on a gray V7 Special and I must say, I have never sat on any motorcycle that felt like it was customed made to fit me until then. The V7 felt light off the stand, the seat height was low enough for me (I have a short inseam) the reach to the bars was very comfortable, when I placed my feet on the pegs, my knees were tucked in just behind the bulges in the fuel tank, and the seat was the most confortable motorcycle seat I have ever say on.
I would have bought the gray V7 Special that day if I could, but my wife always rides with me and she walks with a walker these days and can't climb on a two wheeled motorcycle. A two wheeler would fall over if she tried and I don't see her ever getting better . She can however climb on a trike. So we have to ride a trike. But if I could I would own a Moto Guzzi V7 SPecial.
Thanks Dylan for the ride in the loop. The Throttle Co. has a large selction of Moto Guzzis and Royal Enfields if any one is interested. They are serious about the motocycle business.
My 1975 850 T-3 California gave me 75,000. trouble free miles.
This bike feels so good to ride: So planted, so effortless so fun in the twisties and it rolls down a country road like nothing else I have ridden , in comfort. I can ride much further and really enjoy the ride without being even slightly tired; and I'm in my 70's. Wonderful bike. My new favourite of all time.
I bought the blue 2022 V7 Special last month. Absolutely love the bike.
Picked up a 2023 model. I love it. But the tach stopped working 15 miles into it from the dealer. It’ll get swapped on its first maintenance appointment. It’s such a joy to ride. I’m coming from a 2013 Bonneville. Cheers!
@@halohalomotomoto Ha! Same happened to be with a new Ducati Monster about 20 years ago.
Really enjoyed that, thanks. Guzzis are just so different to ride, old or new. They are chock-full of "brio" (panache) and "grinta" (grit) as the Italians say -- they always bring a smile to my face. 100 mph around the Oxford ring road in the early hours of the morning back in the late 80s on a red and black 850 Le Mans is up there as one of the best experiences of my life.
Why so slow? I had a silver Le Mans in Oxford then, best bike ever. The only problem was losing pillion riders at traffic lights until I fitted a T3 grab rail.
I've a Stone V7 850 with Minstral pipes. Makes the bike the animal it should be :) its like a pair on hand made Italian shoes.
1975, on my new 850-T Interceptor, coming down out of the Caldecott tunnel at 100mph on the big lefthand sweeper into Berkeley with San Francisco and the Bay and Golden Gate bridges in view. A memory for a lifetime.. Just put a deposit on V7 Special at Euromotors Sonoma
I take this turn all the time on my V7.
My best friend just bought a blue Moto Guzzi V7 Special from Throttle Company last Saturday. I always thought I liked the blue best, but if I were to buy one I thnik I would go with the silver V7 Special. Thanks for the ride around the loop Dylan.
I got a female owned ‘22 a couple months ago from fb marketplace. It’s came Loaded w Hepco Becker hard bags, rear rack, padded sissy bar, fly shield, crash bars, center stand, knee pads and tank bag. I added dual fiamm horns. Best bike I’ve ever owned, downsizing from a Norge.
Fun video! This bike sounds great! I wished I knew about that yellow V7 before I bought my yellow Meteor 350. (However, I am extremely happy with my Meteor 350!) I would have definitely checked it out.
Fantastic Moto Guzzi V7 Special, very soddisfation and very quality Italian Styles!🤩👍🥰
Seriously considering one of these myself
Do it!
I’ve just bought a casual in this colour, so lovely to ride.. love the silver grey colour with the brown saddle same as mine 😊😊 🥇 Pete
I just passed 150 miles on the V7 I bought last Sunday, it’s a dream, so glad I chose that over the Boneville, it has an amazing personality!
Great to hear!
I have a 2010 Moto Guzzi v7 Classic and it’s certainly Italian. A bit of drama with a lot of character, but plenty of sexiness and a macho manly persona to it. These new 850’s are truly gorgeous and that 6th gear is a huge feature to have. On mine at 70mph it’s somewhere around 4k in 5th gear. Moto guzzis love to rev so really not a big deal (they love to live above 4k). That 6th gear would just make it that much more relaxing. And the exhaust note on a Moto Guzzi with a lafranconi or mistral exhaust…sounds a built small block Chevy engine. Truly wicked
Awesome Video Dylan. Keep 'em coming
Love the Welsh dragon on the tank
The colors on the camera looks so good punchy on my iPad, what camera are you using, I have the hero 7 but it looks all washed out and blue, are you doing any color correction during editing?
I suppose you've found out be now that Moto Guzzi put a moli-graphite substance in their gearbox/final drive. Apparently have done for some time. Great watch...thanks.
I had a 2017 V7iii Special for about a year. Fun bike. I sold it to buy a 64 Triumph 650 a local guy was selling. The V7iii was very smooth at certain RPMS but a little rough at others, like if I was going up hill at certain RPMS, it had an odd feel to it... hard to explain. When I first got it I thought "is this how it's supposed to feel or is something wrong with this bike?" I haven't ridden another one, so I had nothing to compare it to. The dealership near me seemed ok from my one interaction.... but they didn't have the best reputation, which made me nervous. (I did the basic maintenance myself.)
They liked to be revved, especially on hills. You may have been lugging.
They love to live at 4k and above. If you’re anywhere below 3, you’re pretty much lugging it. The bike is talking to you, just listen to it.
Awesome review. You guys should look at selling the Kawasaki W800 as well. It fits the same vintage bike pedigree
Moto Guzzi should put it in a popular movie that would jumpstart the brand
Very disappointing to see the Engine Maintenance light off. Are you sure that's a real MG??? :)
A dealer can use the computer to reset the maintenance reminder.
Wish this bike had a cruise control, but I get that they are trying to keep the price under 10 grand. It just seems like one of those bikes you could really ride across state lines
Yup, especially in light of the 260 mile range and shaft drive!
What make are the bar end mirrors ? They look really good
Hello! I really liked your video. I have a question for you, is it possible to service MG without having a dealer, it's just that these are so unique and distinctive bikes that I just don't see an alternative to them? For more than a hundred years, bikes have been produced at the same factory, almost manually, who can "boast" about it now. Thanks!
The easiest way to answer this is yes, you can perform 100% of the mechanical service on your own. But, you need the dealer computer to turn of the wrench icon reminder for service. I know this is annoying to some.
@@throttlecompany And if it doesn't annoy me?
Then you won’t need the dealer for service at all.
Welsh dragon on the tank, 1 in 20 chance the owner is a redhead ;)
I would buy a Moto Guzzi from you folks. But I never pay for dealer prep.
Lucky you! There are 2 good options right now: prep on a V7 is about $400, right now Piaggio/ we are combining to cover $750, so that covers that. Option 2 is we just got a used V7 Centenario with 500 miles, so there wouldn’t be prep or shipping on that one!
Classic motorcycles are kind of for the old crowd. Not exactly made for American highways. The only reason I would go for one is because I'm 72. Harley Davidson is an old man's bike. Because you have to be an old man to afford one. 😉
But no emergency flashers.
Hey brother, special's also have tubeless tires
Spoken like someone who has never changed a tire on a special.
@@throttlecompany i also have an special E5, it has spoked wheels and tubeless tires, is it possible that european and american market tires are different?
I believe the confusion here is that the tires are rated as "tubeless" but the wheels are not airtight and cannot be run without a tube regardless of the tire rating.
@@throttlecompany ok
Piaggio part: GU30630430
It's been almost a year since your last vid on modding your scrambler interceptor 650 Royal Enfield mods, what's going on with that?
I ride it all the time, update soon.
Which bike would you pick and why? TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 900 or Moto Guzzi V7. Ty
Moto Guzzi! Lighter, more nimble, almost twice the range and V twin smooth. Not as top heavy and the shaft drive and perfect seat make it a better weekend tourer.
I have to ask. Is the owner Welsh?
Don’t know, don’t care.
@@throttlecompany Just curious about the dragon on the tank.
They're lovely looking bikes and most of the reviews I've seen are generally favourable.
As soon as I get my licence, I'm visiting my local dealer (about 10 min's away)
Enjoy your vid's btw.
People don’t know about MG because it shakes terribly 🤷♂️
People know about them. That’s why the price drops so drastically after purchase.
- GRISO -
Indeed… what about griso?
Is the rear seat comfortable for pillion rider i read reports that it's small