2015 Moto Guzzi V7 Special - Scrambler Shootout Part 1 - MotoUSA 

God, this generation of riders are spoiled. The bike isn't this or that. Just ride the guzzi for what it is, a throwback to an earlier time of classic motorcycling.

if you change the exhaust on the Guzzi it has way better sound than both triumph and Ducati.

You did a good job when you assessed the bike for what it is: Just a fun, low key, not in your face, "MOTORCYCLE".... with some old time "character" (not a 'sport bike', not a "cruiser", not an Adventure bike, just a plain ol' "motorcycle"). However,... Do your viewers, the motorcycle industry, and manufactures a big favor. "STOP"..., STOP, comparing "EVERYTHING"... to "sport" bikes. IF the ONLY thing EVERY motorcyclist ever wanted was a sport there would ONLY BE sport bikes! STOP making comparisons has to how this bike or that bike compare "as a sport bike", NOT everyone cares. (does it stop and handle decently,is it comfortable, and most importantly... is it FUN?) You bias your viewers into thinking everything needs to perform like a sport bike or it's last on the list and they need to purchase something else. Hugh dis-favor to riders and manufactures (so riders are convinced to buy something they really don't want based on your "professional" assessments). MOST, read again, "MOST" riders don't want EVERY bike to perform like, ride like, handle like, or have the same ergonomics as BMW S100RR, Yamaha R1, or CBR 1000RR. You may not believe this but sometimes, JUST SOMETIMES... we want a bike that's just simply fun to ride, is NOT a "cruiser", and just helps us to enjoy being out riding WITHOUT feeling we 'need' to pass everyone, race everything, or go really fast everywhere. I'm thinking I'm right along the lines for this type of bike, or one of the other in your test ... or maybe a BMW R Nine T, you know... just a plain, simple "motorcycle". Think... about it.

We love Moto Guzzi! The V7 is such a hot bike!

Well one good thing for the Moto Guzzi V7 is that it's easy and simple to do "ALL" your own maintenance. That makes it a winner for me. My old 1976 T140V Triumph Bonneville is the same way and I still own her.

How exactly did the V7 get lumped into this? It's not a scrambler - not even a little bit. Ofc it's not good off-road, it's a road bike, a 1299 isn't either, lol. Love the guzzi. It's not a pinnacle of technology, but it's a nice classic for sure.

I ride this bike everyday, every season, any weather, and I love it. Not because I compare it to others bikes, no. But because i've got this one, and it's my bike. The one I travel with. What the hell is wrong with our generation of biker, comparing every bike and rating it? Don't rate it, ride it

Why is it in competition with these 2 bikes? It should be in with Bonnevilles and other bikes such as, especially with those terrible peashooter exhausts.

The styling is timeless. The seating position is the way a motorcycle should be. Who cares how it handles...99% the time in the real street world there is a SUV mom or a Harley poking along keeping you from leaning hard into that curve anyway.

I have trouble taking these guys seriously with their running shoes and sticking their knees way out trying to hang off the bikes. Hair is a bit silly too.

why are they riding this bike around in the dirt?

I assume there wasn't the Stornello available when they did this test, otherwise that is the only V7 version to compete with these bikes.

Doesn’t sound as good as a triumph twin? I stopped watching after that. The Moto guzzi engine is easily one of the baddest ass sounding on the market

Having ridden the V7ii for a while around town (both in open roads and heavy traffic) I can 't say I disagree with what you say. BUT the brakes? Guys... I come from riding a sport bike, I am no fan of ABS, and I still thought that the Guzzi 's brakes were awsome. Good feel with plenty of power. So much that I was surprised. I am not sure for the handling though. Ducati Scrambler and Triumph Thruxton (*haven 't ridden Triumph Scrambler) gave me the impression that I could do anything I want with the bike, and flip it as much as I like - even more than many sportsbikes in the case of the Ducati. Didn 't get the same feeling (beyond a point) with the V7ii though. - Could be the destroyed tyres of the demo bike though! Or the rear shocks, since I have read about riders changing them with (even some inexpensive) aftermarket ones and they claim a huge improvement.

Not a Scrambler. Repeat NOT a Scrambler. Therefore meaningless test.

This test is completely pointless without including other scrambler style motorcycles like the Honda CB1100, BMW R9T, Suzuki Hayabusa, Harley Iron 883, Yamaha Zuma, and, though not a motorcycle, Polaris Scrambler ATV. Also, maybe the Can-Am Spyder.

1:10 what jacket is that? Looks good

I thought you would have at least the scrambler conversion kit for the V7II to make said comparison(s).... great bike but NOT a scrambler in its present form nor has the V7 Special ever been advertised as such!

Why do they sem surprised that the Moto Guzzi Special feels old, when the Special is the specific old school Moto Guzzi.

A MOTO GUZZI doesn't have a "sweet mechanical sound"?? All they do is make noise! Regardless if it's too slow for you or outdated technologically, if you can't have fun riding a V7, that says more about you than the bike.

What is a good motorcycle for a beginner 14 year old

Mr Waheed, I think you have got a problem with Moto Guzzi. because I have seen few videos that you are trying to attack Guzzi. In one video you compare Triumph thruxton with Guzzi special. and mourn about it. Come on you got guzzi cafe racer to compare with thruxton not with special. And in this video you compare Triumph and Ducati scrambler with Guzzi special. and mourn about it. Hello If you want to compare Scramblers with Guzzi scramble that you can get customised version of Guzzi. Is this not hypocracy and duplicity huh.

Dude, "Mosquito Inhale" should be on America's Funniest Home Videos. Classic!

Belle vidéo

It is a shame that You didn't test the new V7 II with abs and TC...

If you're not after nostalgia, why get a scrambler in the first place? The Moto guzzi is the best bike here. These guys are a bunch of squids.

this was the Guzzi V7 scrambler, unfortunately never produced in series. www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/02-guzzi-v7-scrambler.jpg

It's a V7 special, not a scrambler. Look at the shocks, their appearance breath classic. So no wonder they don't do perfect off road. And yes modern riders are spoiled. Back in the days I rode a '72 honda with 130-140 km/h max and was able to get in with the superbikes soon as they hit tight corners. My '77 xs650 wobled her ass in the corners but felt my footpegs go up and down over the tarmac. Won't go that crazy any more as I have a major accident behind me and will enjoy more the touring style /being outside etc. You have a point when comparing it to the ducati scrambler, but it is a completely different bike then a V7 Classic.

I have no gripes with you including the Moto Guzzi, but you should have used the new version. Maybe a rematch? 😉

This Guzzi is not a scrambler. not even styled like one... Geeze..

Awesome video guys!

Back when the Great Escape was made 1960's there were already Full Face Helmets. It's silly to see Scrambler posers riding with open face Helmets. IF your really Scrambling or just riding around town Full face is the safety threshold you need to have. A know a guy that had a very low speed crash where he hit the curb with his face. 7 operations and he still has problems. Promoting these bikes with the silly open helmet life style look is just wrong.

3:26-Poser

I feel like they are playing good cop bad cop

Adam WahEEEEED - sounds like he's completely disappointed.

Why would you compare a road bike with scramblers.... MMmmm..... built for totally different purposes...

Supple suspension??? BAHAHAHAHA

3:24 LOL!!!!

What the hell is a Moto Goooooooooozi?

dream squashers. I'll never buy this bike now

Part scrambler, you lost me there no credibility, delete