I have a v7 850 special, having previously run a v7 lll for three years. The new bike has much better low-down torque, handling (courtesy of much improved suspension, a wider rear tyre and significant changes to the frame and shaft drive) and comfort (the new seat and suspension). I have competed nearly 1500 miles on the new bike in the last 10 weeks, mainly on back roads, and am getting around 60 miles to the gallon. The v7 III is a great bike and I was stunned by how much Guzzi have been able to make the v7 850 so much better. The new bike is great around town and on B roads and more than holds its own on fast A roads and motorways. With Hepco and Becker now offering c-bow pannier amounts, it will also make a good tourer. It has all the performance needed for real world, legal riding and enough electronics (3 levels of traction control, including “off”, and ABS) leaving plenty of scope for the most important rider aid - the human brain. It also has a seat height suited to those of more modest height, unlike so many bikes these days. Above all else it is authentic: proudly designed and built in Italy for 100 years and confident enough in its heritage not to be plastered with flag logos. I never end a ride without a silly grin on my face. If you are looking for a do-everything bike, with style, comfort and practicality, and which offers a genuine, confidence-inspiring riding experience, free from spurious electronics beyond the capability of most, then give the new Guzzi v7 850 a try.

As far as Italian bikes, I have owned a ducati 860, moto morini 500 camel, laverda 3cl 1000, cagiva 650, and currently have a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 and a 2013 Moto Guzzi Stone 750. Have owned several German bikes to include BMW and Zundaps. Grew up with British bikes--meaning Triumph and BSA. Have never been interested in Harley. Owned several Suzuki's to include 2-stroke models and the Wankel rotary 750. The Moto Guzzis have been my favorite above all the rest. Quirky, reliable, tractor-like in that the Japanese "refinement" is not there--but if you love just being connected to machinery and sound--Moto Guzzi!--mike battle

Crazy how much information you can put into an under 6 min video. Just straight to the point. I like!

Great review & classic Guzzi MotoBOB! Funny bits at the end! Kudos champ!✅

Nice rolling through the features!! I’ve ridden that bike. It’s comfy and definitely snarls and hisses -it’s a lot of fun. Cheers mate USA

Your reviews are very good - useful detail and thorough. Nice work.

A proper update. All the updates work well. All the updates both performance and astetic.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences on this lovely bike. My son Phil, we met you at the NEC bike show, had the previous V7 two years ago. The only problem he’s had is the start button. The cluster was fixed under warranty. I like the latest upgrades and I know Phil misses a rev counter. Thanks again. Regards, Bob M. South Wales

The 100th color combo is amazing

Always liked a Guzzi, great review as well. Cheers! 👍

Beautiful motorcycle, great review!

Motogoooosey. Nice touch at the end. Yes the V8 had a lot of power for the day. I think the retrospective paint looks good. Cheers mate.

I love it, but they should've kept the analog speedo.

I have little experience with motorbike but I have been an owner of V7III since 2019, I drove it around in the countryside as well as short commuting, did not have any problem to go to Italy from center France where I live , it was about + 1000 miles in 4 days. There is enough power to drive continuously more than 85miles an hour on European motorway, even it is not strictly made for it, no shield, just wind and flies. I have also tested the new one, the V7 2021, there are few upgrade that i sudden perceived, light clutch and light gear( i am used to kick the grears and pull very hard the clutch lever), the wider back tyre and probably also the different rear suspension felt different, more glued to the ground, as well as reduced pitch during braking. Also the engine looks more smooth, more progressive and predictable that the V7 III. I am not particularly fun of the new front light and digital screen, but it comes with the rev counter that It was missing.

The new V7 has a press-fit crankshaft with one-piece con-rods turning on plain bearings instead of the forged one-piece unit in the V85TT. Too bad Guzzi didn't just drop the proper V85TT engine in the V7.

I love this bike. Hopefully I’ll own one someday

I love the new model and the previous ones. I ended up buying and RnineT/5 and just love the looks and power of my bike especially with the crazy car drivers on these Northern California roads. But in retrospect the current model V7 or the V7 prior has enough power and would be very enjoyable! But I would still like a V7 someday. I love a V-Twin, having owned a Buell before... And the styling is amazing on this V7. I wish though that Guzzi would make a full cafe racer version with this model, they would hit the nail on the head with this!!! Also they need to rethink their dealer network, which is a big investment for sure.... I think the older V7 is a good bike as well!

Was a toss-up but went for the XSR700, 2 years and 10,000 miles in and its been great...but fancy a change and this might be the one. Thanks Bob!

I must be the only person who thought that the previous version had enough power. 😳 Mine has plenty of go for me.

Great review. I wouldn't describe it as a retro though. It's been similar to this since the 1960's...the genuine article 👍

Ended up buying a 2020 Street Twin but do love the look of a Guzzi. Good vid as always Bob 👍

Got mine today. First impressions: BIG SMILE on my face.

I picked up the previous gen Stone (2017) this year and I absolutely love it. It seems to have plenty of power to me, but I haven't ridden many bikes. All I can say is I don't have any trouble passing on the highway. I would definitely not discourage anyone from getting one as they are very affordable on the slightly used market and you get a lot of bang for your buck in terms of features.

Thoughts of the Special are still topping my wishes

This bike is near perfect imo. Not fastest but one of most satisying

Couldn't agree more. Had been eyeing the V7 as a commuter, but just couldn't accept some of the issues they've addressed for this year. And, this paint scheme...just gorgeous. Should be a very satisfying daily that you can - now - take out for longer rides on the weekend! Just needs a fuel gauge!!! No excuse for that today. So, a 500cc V8?! Bring *that* back!

Perfect minimalist bike. So simply straightforward it’s hard to believe it’s Italian.

I’d have a new V7 Stone tomorrow, but only if I could have the normal looking headlamp off the Special Also twin front discs would be essential with the extra power as the single front disc always seemed on it’s limit on the previous version Oh and the twin dials , also off the Special I’d happily tick those option boxes as everything else is Perfect 🏍🙏🏻

Great review as always I know your reviews are centered around your country and what happens around that area. But here in Canada in Ontario there's no test riding motorcycles only dealer days and they rarely come up they also overpriced the royal enfields so they cost more than the 2019 and under Moto Guzzi and the price for the new Moto Guzzi has risen quite a bit even with the RE meteor it's overpriced and now not worth the value. I so wish it was the same as you I would have bought an interceptor instead of my Moto Guzzi but I do love my guzzie. And by the way your insurance is so much better for multiple bikes

good channel thanks. sure would very much like to see a lot more on the lesser known manufactures. enuf on Honda yamaha Triumph,,, etc,, ,, those neat city bikes you've done a couple more is better thx.

Ciao la V7 Guzzi Centenario 😉molto bella e dinamica un sogno che si deve avverare a presto 😉

Hi, Will you be able to comparison video between the 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 and the 2021 Triumph T100. Would like to understand the comparison for City vs Long ride, Comfort, Vibrations and Maintenance.. also I am 6 ft tall. What would be your recommendation?

I honestly wish it had the 10 more horsepower. Great video and i loved the bit at the end.

Nice bike👍

Please, I need your help and want to know your opinions. I am entry level biker 6ft 2 (ride-only quads for many years) and I've got a dilemma - Moto Guzzi V7 III Centenario 2021 or Triumph Street Twin Iron Stone 2021 ??? I have the option to go test the Triumph, but not Moto Guzzi at the same time. Thanks

Great lookIng bike ,all it needs is a set of Agostini PIpes .Guzzi s have soul.

Nice review it's definitely on my shortlist but it's a shame it doesn't have a fuel gauge. Not a deal breaker though.

Friend of mines got a v85tt says there’s an issue on some shaft drive seals and fogging indicators

Doesn't have tubeless tyres though. MG updated the V85TT's wheels, but forgot about the new V7!

Lovely bike but what are sourcing parts like. Does anyone know.

Nice review Bob. What did Derek think of your bike? 😉

I absolutely love the look of this bike in particular the "special" I just wish they'd kept it in the same state of tune as the v85. Can't understand why they didn't. 65hp (although a noticeable improvement) just seems a bit meh.

Please stop saying transverse V twin. It's caught on and is wrong. The axis of an engine traditionally is defined by its axis of rotation which makes sense. You wouldn't describe the engine of a rear drive V6 or 8 car as transverse.

Wtf is the moustache all about? Would have looked much nicer with old school style light (with LED’s) and twin clocks

OK, I know I’m late. Why is none of the ‘reviewers’ mentioning the push rods and dry clutch? I find that important to know as a potential buyer.

Great review, thank you!! Just love Motoguzzi, as a 50 years old beginner (use to have maxi scooter) will you recommended this beauty as a first bike!? Is this bike good for touring longer distance and duo? Thanx and regards from Serbia ✌️🇷🇸

That's a beautiful color scheme 👍🏼👍🏼

Nossa que motor.

How is the suspension on narrow, bumpy. poorly surfaces B roads?

Turn it on man let us hear it

This would look and sound brilliant with some Mistral pipes....

I don't like the front Light and the sound. I love my Scrambler 1200 XC :-) But the Engine on this Bike looks great.

PA volume but good video

I love these retro bikes, I just wish they all had 120hp lol

Nice looking bike ….but I don’t know if I’d actually pull the trigger on one , I can dismiss other bikes in this segment with quite definitive points , but not the Guzzi , I can’t find a reason not to own one …but then again I can’t find that spark that excites me to actually own one ..

So, did Guzzi call this and the cruiser they had, the "Stone" as a homage to the 1974 Aussie bike movie or what? I recall their were no Guzzis in that movie....though we had Guzzis here at the time.

this or the street twin?

I love Italian twins, but Guzzi always seem disappointing spec-wise. I’ve never felt interest, now I’m older I want comfort and performance I’d test the TT and not this model !!

Has anyone here had actual riding experience with a real-life pillion on the new V7? The rear of the saddle, although quite pretty, seems too short for two adults to ride for any length of time.

I just wish they went the whole hog and kept the extra 10bhp of the other bike and put twin discs up front and then it would be perfect It’s not just Guzzi either, I wish Triumph would put twin discs on the Street Twin Or atleast let the customer tick the box for the more powerful engine and discs and they’d make a killing 🏍👍🏻

I like it

So for a start you were comparing it to the Interceptor from Royal Enfield and then in the next breath you were saying the V7 was just a little bit lacking in power. This is rubbish of coarse as the V7 III put's out 52 hp where as the Interceptor put out 48 hp, so I don't think their is much lacking there. Triumph although a 900 has very low hp as the power delivery was peaking at 5,800 rpm on the old model. They've altered the flywheel weight on the new model and it now's revs more freely which you'll pay for with economy and you'll also loose some low down torque. Yes the MotoGuzzi 853 cc engine will produce more power and so it should, however the bike also weighs more overall so you don't get something for nothing, there is always a trade off.

Love the mid size neo retros but find their cheap suspensions and brakes let them down.

Love it, but alas a shade too small for over 6 footers. 😢

Like the R nine T there's no fuel gauge. That's a dealbreaker for mate.

I don't like the tank color, would prefer same color green as side covers.

The new rims and headlight, a big nope for me unfortunately

How much is it in GB?

Great review. Okay no b.s. Would you buy the 2021 v7 or the Street Twin? I have to know. Lol. 😉

I watching this bike classic model on Indian film Radheshyam movie then I search this bike

They should have left the engine the same as the V85, why they think it need to be less horsepower is beyond me....it's not like the V85 rips the skin of your arse.....

500cc V8 indeed :-)

What no ride?!😢😉👍

No effin fuel gauge .. so you sit on it and shake it side to side like a 1970’s lawnmower?

750 was better

Have you got an air rifle to shoot those birds?

The engine sounds absolutely awesome Probably If it wasn’t for the gas bagging and bloody music Wanna be Top Gear presenter

You are trying to compare a shaft drive with chain drive models. Disgusting! You need a re-education camp. Shaft drive forever.

To all watching this: This is the most utterly piece of garbage you will ever ride (if you decide to do so). The engine shakes in a strange manner which they call "character". You need to rev it up to make it shake less. Next is the power-delivery: TERRIBLE!!! You will be the slowest bike on any street in the entire world (talking 750cc). It does one thing well, but only if you are someone whop pays attention to such: It sounds beautiful, but the sound alone won't make it a desirable bike.