You are correct it does need twin clocks, spoked wheels and high rise clip ons to make it look better, it also needs the same bhp as the 85tt (80bhp) and then it would be a real contender. Failing that Moto Guzzi should just make a mk1 LeMans replica / resto mod, what ever we call them. One day they will do it, hopefully while us 60 plus group still want one.
MG has been on a roll. I think they are making the best looking bikes right now and finally have some good specs and tech to go with the looks. They are tempting me on multiple fronts!
Sold my 7 month old V7 as I couldn’t stand the character “shall I start or not this time”, dealer was crap and hadn’t got a clue. Nice bike no doubt but I’d traded a 20 year old Triumph to avoid reliability issues. Yes warranted but who wants to spend spare weekends in a dealership.
@@leewatkeys9065 I have a V85TT since four years, never missed a beat. Fantastic bike. I also own à Triumph, which I like a lot, but nothing you can compare to the Guzzi
My V7 Stone is my 20th motorcycle in over 50 years of riding and the most enjoyable. Superb in the twisties or the highway with a wonderfully comfortable seat ; with torque that is pure pleasure for effortless travel. The single plate clutch and air cooling are old school; but it's been carefully refined. I'm thrilled.
I love it!!! I have always loved the Moto Guzzi tank shape which no one comes close to replicating save for Norton. Add in the transverse twin and instant icon! I've always thought of Moto Guzzi as the Alfa Romeo of motorcycles.
hey Guzzi... twin gauges are so much more appealing. At least why not give us an option? How difficult can it be to swap out the single cluster with the dual cluster like on the V7 Special???
Great vid. A beautiful bike, I really like it. Flat bars over clip -ons is definitely a better choice imo but it should have had the exhaust too. Although it would've been up near 10k so possibly off putting.
I've owned numerous Guzzis over the past 40 years, oldest was a '73 Eldorado LAPD. I like this Corsa, looks great. If it had dual discs up front, and dual gauges like you mentioned, I'd be interested in getting one. But with several bikes already in the stable, I'll have to pass (for now!). If they made a Corsa in green with a red frame though...
Hey Bob, I'm still enjoying every ride on my V7 Stone Centenario two years on from your review of my bike, it still feels special. Corsa looks nice but a little disappointed only visual changes, would be nice to see some engine or parts upgrades, or as you point out, the Special's twin clocks would look great here.
It’s nice that Guzzi tried to hide the cheap looking pinch-weld under the fuel tank but, compared to “classics” of the past, why have pinch-welded tanks in the first place? To save a few dollars, not all manufacturers succumb to that mode of manufacturing fuel tanks. That aside, good on MG for making interesting smaller bikes - less cost, more fun!
I’m a Guzzi owner and this is old hat for Guzzi. Take the V7 make cosmetic changes and sell it as something new. Instead of doing this take the new V100 engine and put that in a new cruiser. But I do appreciate mentioning Guzzi one of the most underrated bikes out there!
A naked version of their new, liquid-cooled V100 Mandello would do the trick, but it would not look like a "classic" MG. I doubt that they have the manufacturing capacity to build it either.
Nice advert for the Moto Guzzi V7 lineup! This bike is a cosmetic upgrade, but I do not doubt that MG will sell them all, and at a premium here in the US.
❤ Right there w/you Bobby. 65+hp; 5.5gal tank; Stunning Paint scheme. So much to love and very very few items to not. I want that exhaust as standard as well. Under 10k is a banging sweet deal for what it's worth. But!! 💥Has Guzzi resolved its infamous reliably issues. God I hope so 🙏🏻. Cheers 🍻, G. In beautiful Boulder City Nv. USA 🇺🇲
As a V7 owner, I like this, but I wish they would come out with actual performance mods instead of just aesthetic packages. Like give me a proper scrambler with suspension upgrades or a real sporty version to go up against the speed twin. Also everyone likes the dual clocks and not everyone wants to have a chromed out Special. No more single clock.
I really wanted the v7, but test rode a V85TT at the same time, smoother and more powerful, I bought the TT. You have been able to buy a fairing that fits the headlight for a while from Guareschimoto who do the support for the V7 racing series
Big fan of the channel but for the umpteenth time it’s a transversely mounted engine (I think you got it right in your last Guzzi video). And I think it’s a bit crazy suggesting that any 850cc bike needs a 6th gear to cruise comfortably at 70mph 🇬🇧
@@t.s.racing that convention is not used for V-twin and flat twin motorcycles, hence Ducati’s and Harleys are longitudinal and Guzzi’s transverse. This is explained in Wikipedia but as far as I know has been the convention for at least fifty years. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_engine#:~:text=Motorcycles%20with%20a%20V%2Dtwin,twin%20mounted%20with%20its%20crankshaft
I love my 2022 V7 Special. Let's embrace these fine machines while they're still around. Future emission standards will probably bring an end to the air cooled transverse V's in the not too distant future.
And the off set single clock , why ? Two disks up front , better rear suspension , tuneable front suspension and Jota adjustable bar s , would make this bike better again . I would consider this if I could afford a flat full length seat .
@@davidyendoll5903 So, you want all these additional things which will increase the price and you cannot afford a seat? This is why manufacturers can't listen to the mass.
Guzzi life! Maybe one day they will either beef but the 850 motor to maybe even a 900 or 950 seeing how the overall displacement of the block is a 1058 cc. Either that or maybe giving a liquid cooled version of the 85 and the V7’s with the v100 motor
The spooked wheels on the Special are prone to corrosion according to the youtuber from north England who lives in Germany and owns the beautiful blue version ( can''t remember his channel name sorry ) . I could live with alloy wheels for cleaning ease , so long as they are tasteful to look at . Better suspension would be my up grade and two clocks .
For almost 2 years now I 've dreaming about a new Griso V100. Now that I 've test ridden the V100 Mandello, I am obsessed with the Idea of a new Griso!
Possibly because they all think can use the extra power? On the road, 70-80 mph on your V7 is the same as 70-80 mph on my Griso 1200 SE or an R1. And you wouldn't get me on track either!
Not necessary. The brakes are fine for the performance on offer, a second disc would add weight, necessitate heftier forks (more weight), and bump up the price...
Verde Camo = Camo Green Rosso Rovente = Burning Red Grigio Alluminio = Aluminium Grey Giallo Metallico = Metallic Yellow Nero Ruvido = Rough Black What happened to the Orange and the Blue options for the V7 Stone?
agreed , better still use both measurement systems , as a lot of us in the UK still work on Imperial units too . Do you drink pints or some kind of metric sized glass ? Point made !
I mean i love re but for a 650twin it puts out the least power and at one of the highest weights. It’s an awesome retro bike but not for performance reasons.
I don't care it is the year 4000. A modern retro bike should have analog gauges. Moto Guzzi always falls just a little short for me to spend my money on one. Also needs the same spoked wheels from the special. And why can't MG paint the rear fender the same color as the front fender and tank?
i own a v7 850 and i have done 60'000km on it since november 2021. I only know one guy who rode his as much as i did mine, which has been almost everywhere in Europe, including the north cape. Do not get yourself fooled, this bike is heavily overpriced. It is mediocre at everything, except for pricing, which is too high, especially maintenance with its pricey 10'000km services and most parts, even if replaced under warranty, taking 2-6months to arrive anywhere in europe ( i ve been to mandello 4 times now in 2 years). If You love the look and maintain it yourself, go for it, otherwise, this Italian has nothing on the japanese, not even performance.
i don't have any nostalgia for guzzis, and im not really in love with this design, to me it looks kind of.. cheap? I like the variant with the spoked wheels, but the headlight, wheels, and screen all just look kind of tacky 😮💨 it's never going to be my kind of bike though so I'm not the target demographic, always good to see bikes at this pricepoint still manufactured in italy!
I would really want to see a v7 with a liquid cooled engine and Aprilia upside down fork, like the mandello, instead of these same old bikes with new looks.
With low down useable torque . Try it and you might change your idea . I understand the high revving sports machines , I had a Gixxer 7 Srad , but I got fed up with having a beast I had to hold back for most of my ride due to paranoia of losing my licence . Let us be honest ... there are bikes that are good on a race track and others that are best for road use .
The awful electrics on guzzis scare me. Guaranteed problems they havent redesigned or sorted out. Keep it basic and fit good quality looms, switches and electrical components guzzi then we would buy them. I want a reliable and simple workhorse.
You are correct it does need twin clocks, spoked wheels and high rise clip ons to make it look better, it also needs the same bhp as the 85tt (80bhp) and then it would be a real contender. Failing that Moto Guzzi should just make a mk1 LeMans replica / resto mod, what ever we call them. One day they will do it, hopefully while us 60 plus group still want one.
MG has been on a roll. I think they are making the best looking bikes right now and finally have some good specs and tech to go with the looks. They are tempting me on multiple fronts!
Royal Enfield looks better. Because I own one😂
@@fderbar1 booooo lol
The V85TT and the new V100 platform has taken the motorcycle industry by storm.
I love my 2022 V7 Stone Special Edition (the one with the red shocks and Arrow exhausts)!
Wish they'd make a replica, with modern bits, of the 850 Le Mans.
It gorgeous & bang on the money. Guzzis aren't about quickshifters & max bhp. Like fine food & wine, they require a different appreciation.
Sold my 7 month old V7 as I couldn’t stand the character “shall I start or not this time”, dealer was crap and hadn’t got a clue. Nice bike no doubt but I’d traded a 20 year old Triumph to avoid reliability issues. Yes warranted but who wants to spend spare weekends in a dealership.
@@leewatkeys9065what replaced it?
@@Bryan11210 a BMW F800R
My V7 self destroyed its engine in less than a year. Never again a Moto Guzzi for me.
@@leewatkeys9065 I have a V85TT since four years, never missed a beat. Fantastic bike. I also own à Triumph, which I like a lot, but nothing you can compare to the Guzzi
My V7 Stone is my 20th motorcycle in over 50 years of riding and the most enjoyable. Superb in the twisties or the highway with a wonderfully comfortable seat ; with torque that is pure pleasure for effortless travel. The single plate clutch and air cooling are old school; but it's been carefully refined. I'm thrilled.
I'm still waiting for a new V7 Racer with ohlins, twin clocks, setback pegs and clipons. Also a 1/2 fairing would be nice.
Why don't they use the engine from the 85TT----20 hp more
I love it!!! I have always loved the Moto Guzzi tank shape which no one comes close to replicating save for Norton. Add in the transverse twin and instant icon! I've always thought of Moto Guzzi as the Alfa Romeo of motorcycles.
hey Guzzi... twin gauges are so much more appealing. At least why not give us an option? How difficult can it be to swap out the single cluster with the dual cluster like on the V7 Special???
Great vid. A beautiful bike, I really like it. Flat bars over clip -ons is definitely a better choice imo but it should have had the exhaust too. Although it would've been up near 10k so possibly off putting.
I think the V100 Mandello is hard to beat it terms of looks / class and is still my fav Guzzi
Rosso rovente: Hot Red
Grigio alluminio: aluminum grey
Giallo metallico: metallic yellow
Nero ruvido: coarse black
love the look and the flat bars make it for me
I think Moto Guzzi is priced very competitively. I really like mine.
Good first bike?
@@Butts0hboi Used, yes.
I've owned numerous Guzzis over the past 40 years, oldest was a '73 Eldorado LAPD. I like this Corsa, looks great. If it had dual discs up front, and dual gauges like you mentioned, I'd be interested in getting one. But with several bikes already in the stable, I'll have to pass (for now!). If they made a Corsa in green with a red frame though...
Looks stunning
Hey Bob, I'm still enjoying every ride on my V7 Stone Centenario two years on from your review of my bike, it still feels special. Corsa looks nice but a little disappointed only visual changes, would be nice to see some engine or parts upgrades, or as you point out, the Special's twin clocks would look great here.
Strange that it doesn't come stock with the Arrow exhausts and that it doesn't have the red cylinder covers 🤷♂
It’s nice that Guzzi tried to hide the cheap looking pinch-weld under the fuel tank but, compared to “classics” of the past, why have pinch-welded tanks in the first place? To save a few dollars, not all manufacturers succumb to that mode of manufacturing fuel tanks. That aside, good on MG for making interesting smaller bikes - less cost, more fun!
Nobody is stopping you from throwing some more weld on the tank if you get one!
Just placed an order for my own Corsa 😊
Beautiful retro bike. I’m seriously considering buying one.
I absolutely love the look and spec of the V7. I don't own one but it's something to aspire to. Jst feels like it's made for me.
Aside from an exhaust change I think I’d like the valve covers in red with the center covers to remain black and a seat change for the missus because
I’m a Guzzi owner and this is old hat for Guzzi. Take the V7 make cosmetic changes and sell it as something new. Instead of doing this take the new V100 engine and put that in a new cruiser. But I do appreciate mentioning Guzzi one of the most underrated bikes out there!
If they could give it the power and handling of the Speed Twin 1200 it would be my go to I reckon
A naked version of their new, liquid-cooled V100 Mandello would do the trick, but it would not look like a "classic" MG. I doubt that they have the manufacturing capacity to build it either.
Oozes soul & style. Needs double analogue clocks & the engine from the V100 & it would sell like hot pizza!
but go back to the rounded cyl fins for a change.
Beautiful looking bike, great job.
About time they did a proper Le Mans
Beautiful bike! Would've loved to see some analog clocks on it though. Specs don't mean that much on paper. The ride experience is everything.
Italian flair is at another level.
Nice advert for the Moto Guzzi V7 lineup! This bike is a cosmetic upgrade, but I do not doubt that MG will sell them all, and at a premium here in the US.
Drooling over this bike
❤ Right there w/you Bobby.
65+hp; 5.5gal tank; Stunning Paint scheme.
So much to love and very very few items to not.
I want that exhaust as standard as well.
Under 10k is a banging sweet deal for what it's worth.
But!! 💥Has Guzzi resolved its infamous reliably issues. God I hope so 🙏🏻. Cheers 🍻, G. In beautiful Boulder City Nv. USA 🇺🇲
I wish they would put the V85tt engine and tune into it and call it the Le Mans then I'd be very tempted.
I'd like to see Moto Guzzi bring back the 350 and 500. Not everyone needs a 750-1000cc.
More choice would be great
Fantastic looking bike,I must get one.
Bring back a Vintage special,based on 1978 T3,TT forks perhaps 850 cyl grafted onto big block crankcase,be a huge seller in touring market.
Great vid and LOVE the new Corsa! I may need to trade my 2020 V7 III Special........wish it had dual clocks though.
Beautiful
Triumph should have put flat or Raised clip on .On the Speed rr
As a V7 owner, I like this, but I wish they would come out with actual performance mods instead of just aesthetic packages. Like give me a proper scrambler with suspension upgrades or a real sporty version to go up against the speed twin. Also everyone likes the dual clocks and not everyone wants to have a chromed out Special. No more single clock.
Amazing bike bloke !
Very pretty machine.
I really wanted the v7, but test rode a V85TT at the same time, smoother and more powerful, I bought the TT.
You have been able to buy a fairing that fits the headlight for a while from Guareschimoto who do the support for the V7 racing series
The new 961 commando may well be sorted and far better than any old parellel twin even costing a lot.
Big fan of the channel but for the umpteenth time it’s a transversely mounted engine (I think you got it right in your last Guzzi video). And I think it’s a bit crazy suggesting that any 850cc bike needs a 6th gear to cruise comfortably at 70mph 🇬🇧
Crankshaft to frame relationship is longitudinal. The wording is correct.
@@t.s.racing that convention is not used for V-twin and flat twin motorcycles, hence Ducati’s and Harleys are longitudinal and Guzzi’s transverse. This is explained in Wikipedia but as far as I know has been the convention for at least fifty years. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_engine#:~:text=Motorcycles%20with%20a%20V%2Dtwin,twin%20mounted%20with%20its%20crankshaft
Nobody styles anything better than the Italians. This is an especially beautiful V7 variant
I love my 2022 V7 Special. Let's embrace these fine machines while they're still around. Future emission standards will probably bring an end to the air cooled transverse V's in the not too distant future.
racer, corsa, special....I feel V7 is about to get a major refresh (maybe with a shrink down version of the new v100 engine?)
I want the little fairing in giallo Metallica for my '22 stone. Not done with break in miles yet but she can dance.
Everything except that headlight, beautiful.
And the off set single clock , why ?
Two disks up front , better rear suspension , tuneable front suspension and Jota adjustable bar s , would make this bike better again .
I would consider this if I could afford a flat full length seat .
@@davidyendoll5903 So, you want all these additional things which will increase the price and you cannot afford a seat? This is why manufacturers can't listen to the mass.
A real reliable shaft drive two wheeler
Guzzi life! Maybe one day they will either beef but the 850 motor to maybe even a 900 or 950 seeing how the overall displacement of the block is a 1058 cc. Either that or maybe giving a liquid cooled version of the 85 and the V7’s with the v100 motor
This bike makes me wanna trade in my V85TT.
spoked wheels + twin clocks. sold
Love it!
Awesome love moto guzzi 😊😊
They need to do a Racer version with the little fairing
I hate that Enfield dont make more powerful bikes. Give me a 650 with 65HP and i am sold
They need to revisit the Griso, Daytona and Centauro.
100% with you! I truly greatly loved V100 Mandello when I test rode one, but I would buy a new Griso V100... yesterday!
just needs the analogue gauges & wire wheels
That's more like it ...very nice
Nice, but still feels missing in the styling.. can do more. Still Telescopic front forks? mmm
Definitely should have the twin clocks
Great bike for me as I’m past my hair on fire years. A few aftermarket tweaks would put it right in my Goldilocks zone
why there's only one disc brake at the front
My Jackal has the same single disc and has stopped fine for the last 90,000 miles. And it's heavier.
My friend just texted me saying moto guzzi is developing a parallel twin for entry level. Secretly. Any links?
Flatter seat, clip ons and spoked wheels. Then...😊
The spooked wheels on the Special are prone to corrosion according to the youtuber from north England who lives in Germany and owns the beautiful blue version ( can''t remember his channel name sorry ) . I could live with alloy wheels for cleaning ease , so long as they are tasteful to look at . Better suspension would be my up grade and two clocks .
A cafe racer V100 ?
For almost 2 years now I 've dreaming about a new Griso V100. Now that I 've test ridden the V100 Mandello, I am obsessed with the Idea of a new Griso!
Lovely.
My V7ii cruises at 75 they make useable power. Why do people keep moaning about power.
I don't ever want to do track days or lose my driving license.
Possibly because they all think can use the extra power? On the road, 70-80 mph on your V7 is the same as 70-80 mph on my Griso 1200 SE or an R1. And you wouldn't get me on track either!
Love the look of the bike but dislike those bar end mirrors. Hardly a classic look. Hopefully they have standard mounts on bars if you want to change.
What I want to know, is if Guzzi is going to offer that fairing as an accessory for the other 850 E5 V7s?
It would seem a no brainier, but it’s not being offered.
Great looking bike shame though there is a brake disc missing from the front wheel
Not necessary. The brakes are fine for the performance on offer, a second disc would add weight, necessitate heftier forks (more weight), and bump up the price...
Could have used 2 smaller discs at front. Therefore maintain the small weight and have better and more symmetric performance.
Would be perfect with clip ons and arrow exhaust
indeed but that's easy fix
Would need rear sets also so your not folded up too much.
Verde Camo = Camo Green
Rosso Rovente = Burning Red
Grigio Alluminio = Aluminium Grey
Giallo Metallico = Metallic Yellow
Nero Ruvido = Rough Black
What happened to the Orange and the Blue options for the V7 Stone?
I like it a lot
750 was enough , and we have the tases... if i wanted to go fast will choose a spotive bike ...
miss the 750 , dreaming about a TT 750
Could you please add text of the conversion from metric to standard for us fan in th U.S.
agreed , better still use both measurement systems , as a lot of us in the UK still work on Imperial units too . Do you drink pints or some kind of metric sized glass ? Point made !
Im going the other way, I wish they would bring back the V35, for those older more beat up riders with duff backs and knees .
The Royal Enfield continental GT is underpowered. 😴 yes of course it is. Anything less than 185bhp is underpowered. I sense small willy syndrome
I mean i love re but for a 650twin it puts out the least power and at one of the highest weights. It’s an awesome retro bike but not for performance reasons.
Basically a new V7 racer
Nice fuel cap. Does it have a fuel gauge. They are taking the micky without
Beautiful bikes, and I really wanted one, but they're closer in size to a small skateboard than a motorcycle.
you're just big😂😂😂
they really need to make these bikes bigger, there so small
I am old and got rid of my CB1100ex and my BMW R NineT as too big, heavy and clumsy slow handling. My Guzzi Roamer is much lighter and handles well.
Ah yes bigger bikes that newer riders cannot use, that's what the market needs right now, more gatekeeper bikes
I'm 6ft and my v7's fine. Easier to wheel out of the garage too...
Would probably get this if I didn’t hate the paint job on it
I always like watching your video's, you have a great voice, just wish you would pronounce your T's.
Love it
Classic
yoooooo this is attractive!
I don't care it is the year 4000. A modern retro bike should have analog gauges. Moto Guzzi always falls just a little short for me to spend my money on one. Also needs the same spoked wheels from the special. And why can't MG paint the rear fender the same color as the front fender and tank?
Z900rs is about twice the hp and fun
The blackout looks on guzzi looks terrible.
i own a v7 850 and i have done 60'000km on it since november 2021. I only know one guy who rode his as much as i did mine, which has been almost everywhere in Europe, including the north cape.
Do not get yourself fooled, this bike is heavily overpriced. It is mediocre at everything, except for pricing, which is too high, especially maintenance with its pricey 10'000km services and most parts, even if replaced under warranty, taking 2-6months to arrive anywhere in europe ( i ve been to mandello 4 times now in 2 years).
If You love the look and maintain it yourself, go for it, otherwise, this Italian has nothing on the japanese, not even performance.
i don't have any nostalgia for guzzis, and im not really in love with this design, to me it looks kind of.. cheap? I like the variant with the spoked wheels, but the headlight, wheels, and screen all just look kind of tacky 😮💨 it's never going to be my kind of bike though so I'm not the target demographic, always good to see bikes at this pricepoint still manufactured in italy!
That dash is just horrible. Why oh why wouldn’t they just put the Special dials on there?
I would really want to see a v7 with a liquid cooled engine and Aprilia upside down fork, like the mandello, instead of these same old bikes with new looks.
true one more upgrade
Would rather have a real bike with character that does not need a crane to lift it. Aircooled, simple to maintain and shaft drive.
You'll be waiting until the 12th of never. Not Guzzi's market.
Nice looking bike, except for the seat, but like all of the Guzzi range it's underpowered,
With low down useable torque . Try it and you might change your idea . I understand the high revving sports machines , I had a Gixxer 7 Srad , but I got fed up with having a beast I had to hold back for most of my ride due to paranoia of losing my licence . Let us be honest ... there are bikes that are good on a race track and others that are best for road use .
Can't hear you, can you shout louder
The awful electrics on guzzis scare me. Guaranteed problems they havent redesigned or sorted out. Keep it basic and fit good quality looms, switches and electrical components guzzi then we would buy them. I want a reliable and simple workhorse.
Looks the worst of the V7 range, only one king of the retro's Triumph Scrambler 1200XE.