Great job, I’ve got the version one, the perfect bike for everyday commuting, 65000 kms and still going strong. I did however change the clutch plate at 60k, a major job, but otherwise all good.

Thanks for the post reviewing these beautiful Moto Guzzi V7 roadsters. They really do make a great ownership experience with low maintenance, shaft drive, heritage badge and economy. As a Guzzisti, would like to see a centre stand come as standard; it makes so much sense.

Excellent comparison. Thank you. (The Special doesn't have an LED front light though. That's on the V7 850 Stone.)

Currently own a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 cc that I have had for 20 years. Once took me 120 miles on one cylinder at highway speed when one spark plug wire crapped out on a Sunday morning with no shops open. At almost 70 years old it has gotten too heavy to maneuver in and out of situations. Purchased a 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone at more than 100 pounds less wet weight. Absolutely love it. Will stay with Moto Guzzi for the rest of my riding life. I have owned BMW, Laverda, Ducati, Moto Morini, Triumph, BSA, Zundapp, Indian, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Cagiva and loved them all for different reasons, but the fact that I can physically handle the weight of a bike that will cruise (illegally) at 85-90 mph for as long as I need, looks good, is reliable and affordable and unique, why shop anywhere else?- -Mike Battle

Blue baby, blue! 👌👍👍

My dream bike --the 850 California Eldorado Police Special

I appreciate his knowledge of the specs for each.

Guys always do awesome job explaining on these motorcycles I wish I had your job I'd be love riding motorcycles or the old ones keep up the good job always love watching your videos man with the sick neranina see you later or something

very very interesting. Guzzi fans around the world will be grateful!

Great review for both beautiful bikes

Excellent, concise review. Thank you

Excellent review thanks mate.

The original v7 sport was more powerful, I think..... The newer are more relaxed, plus emissions rules are killers on this old fashioned air cooled v twin.. The old v7 was the only European "old manufcater" bike that was looking in the face the Japanese 4 cylinder without being embarrassed, but standing his ground... It was a nearly 200 km/h bike, and reliable

Seriously considering the new model beautiful bike

Nicely review Man 🇮🇹🦅👍

Exquisite...

Good stuff

The modern V7 twins are a development of the V35 and V50 introduced in 1979

Because Moto Guzzi give wet weights, and up to and including the V7ii were under 200kg wet, the 850 is now significantly now some 25kg heavier.

The V7 850 Special does not have an LED front light. It has a halogen lamp, to look more classy. The Stone / Centenario versions come with LED. be careful when giving out information, or put a disclaimer such as "we might have shared the wrong information, the internet is funny like that"

africa long ways frm port orange fl here. == i m lookin fo a guzzi le mans stlye moto

Yeah you are awesome job you only thing I'm born and raised American middle names righteous playing the millimeters and can you add on the inches long with the millimeter measurement thank you

Moto "Gutsi“!

You forgot traction control, and abs breaks

My question to you is, if you owned and were happy with the 2012 V7 Special, taking into consideration all of the improvements, would it be worth upgrading to the 2021 model?

Is that headlight LED?