I had the immense luck of finding one, 2022 model, just sitting there at my local dealership in Rimouski, Québec. I'll be honest: I had no idea what to expect. Then I went for the test drive. Man, do I love that thing. I went for mininal mods: ditched the mirrors and got the OEM bar end ones instead. Then added a Bitoni flyscreen just to cover the gauge clauster I found too exposed to the elements. Finally, ditched the OEM exhaust that's way too silent for the old folks driving around in my neighborhood, not hearing me at all in their cars, replacing them with Agostini's. That's it, now it's perfect. I'll never, ever, ever sell that bike. It's so comfortable, I love the character of that V-Twin, I love how charming is the clunky gearbox. Can't say enough nice things about this bike. Oh!, and a driveshaft instead of a chain? Man, once you get lazy never taking care of the chain, you never want to go back. Now, you find yourself in the lucky position of being able to ride it. It's winter here in Québec, so this sweet baby's sitting at the heated storage in an undisclosed location, far from home. I'm a tad jealous. :)

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

that’s awesome, you found the one! I’m learning more and more about Moto Guzzi aficionados. You are a breed all unto your own. I’ve often heard “my dad always had one” or “my dad would look at a Harley and say the engines in wrong”. How far gone are you? Are you dreaming of boating on Lake Como, and strolling past the Red Gate? When you stand in a line, do you rock side to side? Thanks for sharing man! Love, love, love people who are passionate about bikes. nice touch with the heated storage. I’m glad Blackmans let me ride their bikes. don’t be a stranger

@jaybou007

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six Unfortunately, I think I am client 1/1 in my neighborhood. I struggle finding someone who owns anything else than a big-4 or a Harley. Some Beemers and KTMs here and there. Can you imagine this? Nobody wanted the 2022 model when I bought it last summer, so they shaved off 3000$CAN of sticker. They nearly gave me the thing.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

yes, a salesman let it slip they were clearing out old models for no profit. they don’t do that with the other manufacturers. I’m talking in general terms. maybe it’s just a coincidence! I know if I wanted a 23 right now, it would be a steal. I don’t want to think about it, I just bought a bike!

@jaybou007

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six My guess is the PR department in NA sucks asses…OR…Moto Guzzi wants to control its growth and wants to focus on aftermarket service, making sure their actual clients are happy, going for the long run.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

probably won’t see any Moto Guzzi ads during the superbowl! it’s a good secret to know, for the future. seems like it’s happening in multiple locations in separate years.

It's 1921, Mandello del Lario. It's Guzzi, like pizza, so simple... You should wear gloves.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

the Guzzi’s I ride the better I get. I’m really enjoying this brand! I wear Gloves almost all the time, it was a pretty weird day. You can’t tell, but it was foggy, and misty, and I wanted to get my ride in before it rained. I sat my gloves in the dealer, didn’t wanted to go back for em. thanks for watching!

Bought mine last week. Silver colour. Will get it home next week 😊 This year I will ride a lot... Nice review. Thanks

@Broken-six

6 ай бұрын

congrats man, I put Cool on the thumbnail, because I forgot to mention that I just felt cool riding that bike! awesome!!

@jaybou007

5 ай бұрын

You will love that rig. It’s so easy and rewarding to work on. Only thing I don’t do myself is the valve ajustements. Get ready to invest on bar end mirrors: these OEM are just not good and will get on your nerves.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

unfortunately, I don’t get to keep her.

@RRRRefuelRideRace

3 ай бұрын

Cool. You did a great thing. :)

@jaybou007

3 ай бұрын

So? What do you think? :)

Good honest review. All your details are accurate about the bike without all the fluff you get from European reviews. Very down to earth. You handled that bike as if you road it for years.

@Broken-six

6 ай бұрын

thank you, I really appreciate it. I did feel right at home on this bike, and you just feel cool riding it.

@brockett

5 ай бұрын

Fluffy European reviews. Ha,Ha. made me chuckle

@RRRRefuelRideRace

3 ай бұрын

Rode it in 2022. A cool bike. Can check my test ride video. Cheers.

@Broken-six

3 ай бұрын

@@RRRRefuelRideRace I’ll check it out. It just has a little something special this bike. There’s a French term for it, but the Italians wouldn’t like that 😜.

@RRRRefuelRideRace

3 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six I see. Thanks bro. :)

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

@Broken-six

2 ай бұрын

that is an awesome resume!! I should be watching the Elisa channel. even the Wankel(Suzuki?), there is no mainstream in you my friend! I think comments like this are very important. somebody could be reading this right now. somebody on the fence about Guzzi. Thanks my friend! I wish we were neighbors. I’d spend all my free time in your garage!

It's a simple shaft drive, two valve, air cooled, twin and shouldn't be as good as it is. I really like mine. It's a great ride and just quirky enough to not be "run of the mill". Best regards from the UK

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

thanks for watching! going to ride across England one day. had some nice conversations with British Royal Enfield fans. I totally agree with you. a lot of Guzzi’s in the UK?

@brockett

5 ай бұрын

No I think they are out numbered by Royal Enfields . I do not know anyone else who rides one. I think they are bit like an ugly mongrel dog that you can get to love more than any pure bred.@@Broken-six

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

the bikes and their owners are a breed all their own. they are nicely made, unique, they just have a quality. I rode a few models now, and they were all memorable

5:52. Me: "Blinker. Dude, blinker. BLINKER!"

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

sickening habit! you know, sometimes I hand signal. Did it today, if I caught it on camera. I had a few bikes with no signals. Now I NEVER remember the damn things. 😂

nice to meet you. I'm a Japanese motorcycle rider. After watching the video, I'm worried that your hands are cold.😱 In winter in Japan, electric heated riding gloves are essential to protect against the cold.🧤

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

Ha! I had a pair of heated gloves, I left them on the salesman’s desk. Thanks for your concern. I’d love to ride in Japan some day! Thanks forever watching!

Blacksmans picked up Guzzi about 5 years ago, before that EuroCycle in Coopersburg was the Valley's Guzzi dealership. I wanted to buy my 22 V7 Special from Blackmans but they couldn't get a blue one so I had to go to Westchester. The bike sounds even better with a set of Agostini's! I may be slightly jaded when it comes to the brand though, I also own a 71 Ambassador and a '72 Eldorado.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

nice collection, I’d love to hear those pipes. it sounds good stock. I was supposed to take out the v85tt today an had an emergency. luckily they are letting me take it out tomorrow. I love the vibe there, I like the Italian bikes more ha

Really like the sound as is. Considering the V7 special.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

this is a great time of year to bike shop, I just bought a new bike, and it was the first time I didn’t look for a used option. it’s really nice. I don’t worry about what the last person did to it. the thrifty part of me said. what are you doing, there’s leftovers 😂😂😂😂😂 why are you paying so much!??!

@jaybou007

5 ай бұрын

I also like the stock exhaust. However, it is a tad too quiet if you live in a - how to say it politely - in a neighborhood where the average age ain’t the same as in Ethiopia, if you know what I mean. First weeks I had the bike, I was cute in my lane by many aging drivers. Next red light, they rolled down their window saying “Sorry, didn’t hear or see you!” So I got the Agostinis short pipes: very, very cool sound. Not too loud if you keep the db killers. Mistral and Zard also make exhausts for the V7. But they don’t sound as good.

@joem5639

5 ай бұрын

Last year I sold my 17’ GS1200 for needed cash and purchased a 15’ fj-09 in like new condition. The fj was great at the time but now the engine sound irritates me and the chain gets noisy too. I guess I miss the deep, quiet sound of a twin. The V7 has the sound I like and has shaft drive. I don’t ride like a hooligan much so the fj-09 seems like it’s not for me anymore.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

what’s next?

Nice motorcycle. My son has the black V7. The engine is not an overhead cam though. The overhead valves are actuated by pushrods. The valves require occasional adjustment but this is a fairly simple task.

@Broken-six

3 ай бұрын

thanks for adding that. I’m a pretty bad mechanic, and I think with KZread’s help that people can do this at home!

Beautiful bike ❤❤❤❤

@Broken-six

3 ай бұрын

Pretty nice, can’t wait to ride some of the new models!

I own a 2003 California Stone Touring 1100 , i have replaced the clutch in it recently, have a tune issue at the moment, downloaded guzzidiag, hopefully i can get the time to get that sorted out soon , literally had to take the whole bike apart to get the engine out to install the new dual disc clutch .

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

Oh man, the struggle is real! I think I would be afraid to go that far!

I wouldn't even want to be hanging dead over a fence, where you ride, my friend. Nice bike.

@Broken-six

2 ай бұрын

I’m so confused by that statement, in so many ways 😂

@user-hq6uw5zq6j

2 ай бұрын

​@@Broken-six I was trying to translate a german proverb, describing depressing surroundings. Solid review, yours, by the way. I ride my 2014 V7 Stone (smaller engine, 5 speed transmission, no ABS) for 12,000 km ( 7,500 mls) now and it is absolutely reliable and still great fun to ride.

@Broken-six

2 ай бұрын

@@user-hq6uw5zq6j i do my reviews in a short distance from the dealer I borrow them from. I don’t want to abuse the relationship by putting unwanted miles on the bikes, just to get nice scenery in the shots. Someday! I have Moto journalist dreams of epic scenery and professional editing. Honestly, I’m a better writer than I am a talker. I am not much of a suburb/city rider. I like country rides. Mountain twisty roads are my favorites! That being said, I’ve had a couple comments. They were from outside the USA. They thought the small town(Emmaus, pa) seemed like an ideal American town. I guess it’s all perspective!

@user-hq6uw5zq6j

2 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six Broken-six, it was winter, you took the chance and made the very best out of it. In the sense of: Hic Rhodus, hic salta. Please: Don't take my comments too serious.

@Broken-six

2 ай бұрын

@@user-hq6uw5zq6j absolutely no offense taken! I don’t think it would bother me if I loved the town. I don’t get salty like the roads. I’m happy you’re checking out my vids and talking bikes, or roads, or anything in that nature. Hell ya want to talk about good roads? I’m always searching if you know of any. Going to do a little touring on my z900 this summer.

Very nice bike! Think I prefer the looks of the R Enf Interceptor myself and the Guzzi bit on the small side for me perhaps.. I'd love to get a 2nd bike this year, maybe the sup meteor 650

@Broken-six

6 ай бұрын

Getting ready to pull the trigger on another bike? Owning a second bike gives you a lot of freedom, and you don’t rack up as many miles on your main ride. I got my second bike yesterday, what a great day! I’m taking out another Enfield this week. I think the Continental, and I’m going to get on the super meteor at some point. Enjoy the bike shopping, it’s part of the fun.

@MauriceTarantulas

6 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six Garage space😂. Wife will have to go also😉 P s Yeah 2nd bike for summer riding have an adv one for winter etc.

@Broken-six

6 ай бұрын

@@MauriceTarantulas oh yes, you need bike number two for sure! There are some sick paint on the super meteors! I was looking at a dark green one with gold pin stripes. My buddy was digging a red one. He was considering that one for his wife.

I love the bike but i just don't like the blacked out version same goes for all the other ones like the GoldStar black adition. I like chrome/stainless exhausts and a bit of colour on the tank and mudguards. You have to pay more money, of course, but to my eyes we'll worth it.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

I’ve loved the black out look for years, but anymore I’ve been leaning your direction. a little bit of color looks nice all polished up!

Gloves are expensive where you live then?

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

ha! glove explanation posted above.

Wow in the middle of January and no gloves on… it must be Florida 🦦☕😂

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

ha! this was in Pa. I wear gloves even when it’s hot. I left them in the dealers, and there was bad weather rolling in, so I decided to take off gloveless

Cable clutch ?

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

?

@nanoffyourbesyness9577

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six Sorry when you mentioned the dry clutch I was questioning it thinking maybe you meant cable clutch... Maybe I knew about the dry clutch on Guzzi's many many years ago, I forgot about it.... but you are the first I have heard that mentioned it, after so many reviews I have seen that never bring it up it surprised me to hear it. Usually a dry clutch makes so much noise that it cannot be ignored.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

I hope I mentioned that it was nice, with a light pull. that’s what I was thinking. I mentioned it, because it is different, like so much of this lovely weirdo of a bike!!

@nanoffyourbesyness9577

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six I did not feel any negativity, and no one as complained about the clutch so.. It's a great bike with character that looks real good. I have always regretted having missed my chance to ride a green Moto-Guzzi 1100 V11 SPORT 1999 way back when...

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

@@nanoffyourbesyness9577 oh good, there was no negativity intended. I’m a fan!

Why didn't they use the V85TT motor?

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

I’m guessing it comes down to price right?

@GrahamNicholson56

5 ай бұрын

They did. It's the same 853cc unit, just the tune is softer to better suit the bike's character and intended use.

@davidspin5353

5 ай бұрын

the new V85TT motor is making 80 hp and 60 torque, the V7 motor is weak.@@GrahamNicholson56

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

taking the V85TT out in a few days. excited to try it out

@jaybou007

5 ай бұрын

It is actually the same motor. Tuned for the V7.

Do me a favor mate, do not ever ride without gloves. I don't want you to make a tartar steak of your hands. Thank you and ride safe. Nice review btw. Also it's a good idea to have two fingers on the levers all the time. It shortens the reaction time and make it smoother. It prevents to jerk the brake in.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

hahahaha, I’m an all the gear all the time guy. somewhere in the thread I explained the lack of gloves. it is really nice of you to be concerned. honestly, appreciate it!

Over head cams? Surely not mine has push rods

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

I’m am quoting Moto Guzzi, this is the information they provide.

@timwrigley2807

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six maybe your getting ohc and ohv mixed up

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

@@timwrigley2807 I’ll check the video, I’m almost positive I said overhead valves

gloves?!

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

left them in the shop, wanted to get the ride in because of bad weather. I’m usually an atgatt guy

Not over head cam

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

OHV

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

at least the literature says overhead valves

@davidbrayshaw3529

5 ай бұрын

No. But screw and lock nut valve adjustment, no shims, 15 minutes a side if your slow.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

@@davidbrayshaw3529 that’s awesome, thanks for pointing that out. I appreciate it.

@davidbrayshaw3529

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six You're welcome. It makes owning these bikes very accessible and super cheap for even absolute beginner DIY home maintenance types. It takes four basic tools to do the job and most people own three of them!

Riding a bike without gloves? Nice bone grind if you come off

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

it is truly nice that so many people care. thank you, I appreciate it. 99% of the time I wear all the gear. Bad weather was moving in quick, and I wanted to get my test ride in. realized my gloves were inside, just went for it.

Bel video e bella moto. Certo, alla stratosferica e pericolosissima velocità massima di 45mph consentita lungo le strade, le capacità di tenuta di strada della moto vengono messe a dura prova!

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

I don’t know how to translate this, I’m going to have to research it. I had a reply in Korean the other day, still curious! beautiful bike I get…

@jasonjason7277

5 ай бұрын

@@Broken-six just use google to translate Italian to English and copy/paste. translates as- Nice video and nice bike. Of course, at the stratospheric and very dangerous maximum speed of 45mph allowed along the roads, the bike's road-holding capabilities are put to the test!

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

@@jasonjason7277 thanks, I was using an iPad and for some reason couldn’t copy! Appreciate it!

47 cv 10k€

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

wish I knew what that means 😂

@dimitrismanos3559

5 ай бұрын

It means he is misinformed about the horsepower and the price of the v7 850 😂

Poor bike is crying out to have its gears changed. It sat in 3rd gear for 98% of this video.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

good eye man! almost didn’t post this vid. don’t want to make excuses, but I was having all kinds of issues! it was misting and foggy, and tried to get the bike out in a couple minutes. visor and glasses were fogging. you are the only one who noticed, good job

@RichardBaker625

5 ай бұрын

Don’t worry, Guzzi’s love third gear - its the Italian version of an automatic transmission.

@Broken-six

5 ай бұрын

@@RichardBaker625 just rode another today, v85tt, very nice. I’m in love with these engines!!!

@Deetroiter

4 ай бұрын

Guzzis love to live between 4k and 5k….perfectly fine here

@Broken-six

4 ай бұрын

@@Deetroiter thanks! Sometimes pace requires a gear change, sometimes you are in 3rd gear with the engine purring. Why exactly would you need to change if you are not accelerating or decelerating? Man, I need to get on another Guzzi! Can’t wait for the 2024 demos!