I tried it last year. And I felt in love with it. Even if the left mirror had the same issue... This bike is alive, makes you smile and gives you a lot of pleasure. Certainly my next bike.

Story time. 2023 was my first year riding. With a fresh Québec driving license in my pocket, I was shopping around for a bike. I had a deposit on a Svartpilen, but the dealer started doing shenanigans. So I explored other options. Went to my local Honda Motorcycles dealer to have a look at the CB500 or at the CB650. Little did I know, that dealer received its license to sell Aprilias, Moto Guzzis and Vespas a year prior. But never really made it known in the neighborhood. Right there, in front of my eyes, was a V7 Stone sitting there. 2022 model, brand new, 3 km on the clock. All black, exactly the same as in the video. The dealer goes "oh, do you like this one?". I replied "I dunno, never drove one. Heard good things but doesn't know much about Guzzis". He grabbed the key and said "I don't know either, didn't have a spin on this one yet. Have fun!" So I put on my helmet and went for said spin. I came back 5 minutes later with a grin on my face. "Why didn't I know about this gem"? Sincerly, I had a blast in two nanoseconds. A year later, my rig has 2500 km on the clock. Mods are subtle: these OEM mirrors got ditched because yeah, they suuuuuuuuck. Went for bar-end MG ones, much better. I added a little Dart classic windscreen too. A little tail bag holder. And my Zard slip-ons are on the way. That's it, you don't need anything else. Between this and a Bonneville? No brainer: Guzzi a hundred times. I must say I love to never bother about a chain with a brillant driveshaft. By the way, sir, these gloves look awesome. What are they?

Hi Jim, the bike is still in it's breaking in period ....that's why the little warning light comes on! When it gets serviced the dealer sets the warning light at 6.500 rpm. Keep up the good work. Greetings from a fellow V7850 special rider, ciao.

What a lovely bike!!!! Guzzi's bikes are so amazing!! Thanx for the excellent review 👍 I enjoy very much. It is my favorite for my age and personality (50 years), to have chill and relax rides with class ✌. Do you thing it is beginner friendly?! Thanx and cheers mate ✌

Good review it's nice to see one ridden at a spirited pace (for a v7). It's worth remembering that it's a single disk up front so even though they're brembo brakes the stopping power is adequate rather than super strong.

I just picked up a V7 Stone, I had about 2 1/2 hour ride home from the dealer, the mirror arm was loose… drove me bonkers! Love the bike though!

Cool video, small point the V7 850 came out in 2021 so 2022 is its second year.

I like these bikes. I just wish they'd make a bigger one, about the size of a z900rs and make the engine 1000cc at least. I'm a bigger guy and these are just too small for me. Currently own a Griso and a Speed Twin. And the Speed Twin feels a little small as well, but that 1200 engine is a treat.

Never ridden a bike with a dry clutch - did you notice anything about it that put you off during the ride? Are slow speed manoeuvres OK on the V7? Thanks!

Parallel engine?

Does it have traction control thxs

is that really slow as a bike ? something that you ll get bored easily soon ?

Has it got a center stand.

but if you want to rear up?

I couldn't focus on anything other than the moving mirror 😂

❤️👍

Parallel engine? Ah…. It’s not

Shame about the clock 🙄

Can't understand the modern obsession with fuel gauges.