2022 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone | The Italian Bonneville! 

Great review. My V7 is my mental health lifeline. The character of the engine makes it feel alive and willing to take you where you need. It's not the best bike in any one area, granted, but it is a real all rounder, like bikes used to be before they became specialised. Amazingly nimble in town with that low centre of gravity, and the incredibly comfortable seat you can adjust your position on is great for longer journeys. It feels solid and well built and has gorgeous looks that will never fade. All in all a very lovable machine.

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 500. 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

I’m back to biking after 13 years away - waiting for the kids to get older. I’ve just picked up a new v7 stone in grey. I loved the ride home. Absolutely raw motorcycling but refined and with style. I fully recommend this to new and returning bikers.

Have a V7 Classic and don't really see too many of them here in the US (starting to see more new Moto Guzzi bikes as a whole though!). It's just such a fun and relaxing experience. Rolling on the throttle sounds like a small block chevy engine with the stock factory Lafranconi exhaust. Nice sweet mellow rumble without sounding obnoxious or ear splitting. The whining from the straight cut gear transmission is a nice bonus too. Any Moto Guzzi bike I've ever ridden feels like a gentleman's bike, but when you twist the throttle, there's no doubt you can feel the racing heritage of Moto Guzzi kick in. When you show up on a Moto Guzzi, you're making a statement. People look and gasp with excitement!

Moto Guzzis are really solid, maintainable bikes made for riding around. The v twin, in addition to character and usable torque characteristics, makes valve adjustments very convenient. Plus there is a shaft for those of us that want that. At a good price. Its a wonderful thing, all together.

What a warm, genuine review made all the better with the addition of your personal reasons for riding.

Great review. I have the Special and just keep piling the miles on it. Worth mentioning that long distance pillion riding is excellent too. My wife has suffered some good, indifferent, and terrible bikes in the past and she says that this is without a doubt the most comfortable and a clear favourite. The characteristics of the engine and the overall balance of the bike means that there really doesn't seem to be any handling or feel difference, apart from more cautious braking, of course.

Excellent review bro! You nailed it 👍🏼 With you 💯on the analogue dials, far better than the one you tested. Our local dealership in Wales are hopeless so we’ve never ridden one.

I used to live in Southampton and ride in the new forest alot, it's great to see you enjoying those familiar roads on a beautiful bike! Great content, thanks.

Got one of these 2 weeks ago..absolutely love it..cracking review of a great bike 💪

Agree its a great review of a good bike , always love Moto Guzxi , had a Cali years ago . Really important mental health message because when you are struggling you think you are on your own . Keep up the good work pal it's appreciated 👍

Really enjoyable video, thank you very much. Saw one of these bikes yesterday parked up and thought it looked really nice. Your video was at the top of the screen and I enjoyed your smooth interesting delivery. Your exactly right when it comes to motorcycling bringing people together, how many times do you see two bikers chatting at a set of lights, not the case with cars. You can't beat it. I will be tuning in to your videos from now on, stay well and stay safe.

Thanks for your review, really enjoyed it.

Thanks for the excellent review. I bought a V7iii this summer. These days you have to buy a bike without a test ride so it was a leap of faith but I really needed something for my mental health. I love it more each time I ride it and the smile starts when it stirs to life! All that characterful sound and vibe! It’s my motorcycle soulmate LOL!

Great review and great message, thank you.

Surprisingly, there’s a Moto Guzzi dealer in town here in Tulsa, Oklahoma where I live. No Triumph, no Kawasaki, a joke of an Indian dealership, but we have a Guzzi. I absolutely love the way these bikes look and I’m adding a second bike to the garage sometime this year to go with the Harley. This is definitely on my short list as it’s just the kind of bike I can appreciate.

Just got mine here in the states yesterday. Haven’t ridden in 30 years and this bike is so easy to ride, as if I never stopped. Excellent character and easy to maneuver.

Nice review Angus, you clearly ‘got’ the bike. I have one and it’s lovely,, very relaxing , very soothing to ride. Lots of sensation with rumbles, thuds, whirrs, clicks and shimmy. 👌

My blue V7 Special arrives next week, stunning bike to look at! Great review, keep up the excellent channel.

Great review. I thoroughly enjoyed your comments and scenery. You just gained a new sub! I took my Piaggio scooter to the dealer today and it just so happened that they were preparing a brand new V7 for delivery. I hopped on the sit for a bit and I immediately fell in love with the bike without even riding it...

Original V7 was 1967 rather than 1976. It's a great bike!!! I have a V7iii and love every minute of it... Benefits over the T100: shaft drive, 6th gear, mine has analog clocks, simple maintenance, more character

Great review! Thanks for sharing your mental health struggle, i used to think that i was alone and blame myself for my weakness. After watching you and BaronVonGrumble opening about it , made me change the way i used to think about myself and mental health. Motorcycles also make me look forward for the ""sunny days".

Very great show. Thank´s a lot. Just bought me a V7 Stone. Only could drive her for some 40 km. Now I´m waiting for spring. Greetings from Bamberg/Germany.

Great review, nice chilled style! lovely bike. You have inspired me to go and look at one today! Must get across to New Forest looks great. Really impressed with the shout out for mental health - so important. Cheers.

Excellent review. Back into biking after 20 years (kids older now) and picked up the stone here in the states. Always rode the Japanese bikes before, but there is something so unique to the Guzzi that it brings a smile to me every time I’m on it.

Thanks for a great review, bike looks awesome and excellent value for money.

Fantastic review I'm interested in this bike and this is the most informative video I've seen your relaxed presentation is refreshing 👍

I absolutely applaud you for your candid remarks about your relationship with biking from a mental health perspective. My prize possession is my 2019 V7 Special--you'd like its analog speedometer and tachometer. My Italian grandmother taught me what real food is all about; I personally think Moto Guzzi teaches you to pay attention to what made you fall in love with motorcycling in the first place. Comfort to my uneasy soul.

Great review and spot on your point about it being a great bike for ones mental health. A ride on my V7III Special is good for my soul.

Really appreciate this review. Looking at a Stone Corsa. This review sold me!

Love hearing the touchpoint on mental health at the end. Talking about it should be distigmatized and helps all involved. Cheers.

Thanks Angus, another good review. I love the look of this bike and having ridden it it's a really enjoyable bike. It's a reminder that having fun on a bike isn't really about power, to me anyway. I like the engine noise, and the feel of the shaft drive. All subjective, but I would buy this ahead of a Triumph T100, though I also like that bike. I have been going up the tree in terms of weight and technology, but there will come a time when I want something different, and it looks like the V7.

Great review! Really want to take one for a test ride. Currently riding a street triple which of course is something completely different but i think i would really enjoy this beautiful bike with its v-twin vibes. Ps. There is nothing better for my mental health than riding through beautiful landscapes.

great review .lookng forward to more .

Thanks for posting! The next time I am in the UK, I'll be sure to check out the roads of the New Forest. It looks like a bikers paradise! I've recently returned to motorcycling and am beginning to understand the attraction of the Moto Guzzi brand. If you want a machine that will get you to a destination in comfort and with a degree of riding pleasure, this is for you. Fast and furious, perhaps not, but in the way a Patek Phillippe watch "Also tells the time" this is a machine for the "Rider less ordinary." They would appear to be hewn from Italian Granite and their longevity and simplicity are the stuff of legend. With our ever increasing controls on speed etc, the Moto Guzzi motorcycle make a lot of sense. Thanks again. 👍👍

What a nice ride!

I had a 2020 V7 rough, had Pirelli knobby tires, an upgraded Agostini exhaust system. A great bike, very unique looking. Engine really smoothed out at higher RPMs. I didn’t mind the low RPM shake and twist. Can it use better brakes and suspension, sure. But for the money spent it’s a good setup, bonus is a shaft drive. Always a conversation starter. My opinion 😎.

Great review, great scenery, great midweight bike.

Hi Angus, good to see you out on a Guzzi. I have the V7iii stone and looks like they have updated the 2022 version in the rights areas, apart from the clocks and the headlight. These Guzzis definitely get under your skin as they are different than everything else out there. I love mine, even though it’s not perfect. Raising the forks through the yokes by 10mm helps the front end steer quicker. The engines are nice and simple to work on and the build quality is good, apart from the suspension. Very reliable and 300 mile range on a tank makes this viable tourer. Love your work young man, keep it safe out there brother…

Love the Moto & your video !!! Subscribed !!!

Hi Angus Always wanted one these but each time I bought, somehow this wasn’t in my thoughts. Need to correct that one day. Great vid as always. We stayed in the New Forest earlier this year and loved it. Will go back many times methinks! Den

Great review. I bought a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in January. But, I wish I would have had a chance to look at this Moto Guzzi. I really like the look of this motorcycle!

I have a 2022 V7 Special and it is a joy to ride. I do mostly town riding and run the V Twin in the 2500-3500 RPM range and it chugs along happily without complaint. I find the bike nimble and easy to ride, it does vibrate a bit at higher revs but that's to be expected with the V Twin engine. It has the right tech, ABS and Traction Control but doesn't pretend to be anything but a fantastic modern-classic motorcycle. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I have the V7 Centenario and I love it !

What a great looking bike, reminds me of the BMW rNineT - one of my favourite bikes

Thank you for the review. I've had six of the modern V7 versions and a 750 Breva. I may be going to get another (I agree, digital clocks on a bike like this is not fitting although the tubed tyres on the Special means I may go for a V7 111 - again!). Stay safe, Peter

Very good video explained the bike very well. Regards barry

Thank you, great!

I own one of these, even the same colour. I agree, it certainly does pack a punch in the character department… 🙂

So my first dealer made shenanigans with my Svartpilen order, got cold feet and decided to walk away from it. Only to find myself at a local dealer that sells Honda products, Aprilias and Moto Guzzis. There was a base 2022 V7 Stone sitting there with a 3000$ discount since they wanted to sell it quick. Had a test drive. Honestly, I was so charmed by the engine’s character. I struggle to understand how you can be pushed away by the V-Twin rumble when you push the start button. That’s still giving me the biggest smile. I say “still” because yeah, I ended up buying the bike. It’s fantastic. If you’re as tall as me (6’4”), just get an OEM windshield and it’ll create a nice bubble so you don’t fight the wind too much. That seat is so comfy, I love that thing. Any tailbag will be easy to strap on it. Love, love, love the bike. I don’t think it really needs an exhaust upgrade as the stock sound is very appealing, but you can easily make it sound like a badass Indian or HD. Great, great bike (I probably sound like Alec Baldwin impersonating Tony Bennett) that costs pennies to insure for some reason, even with that 850 engine.

What a lovely bike!!!! Guzzi's bikes are so amazing!! Thanx for the excellent review 👍 I enjoy very much. It is my favourite 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 ✌️

My V7 ii is a lovely ride, not the fastest, not the most powerful etc, buy it always makes me feel good. If I was to replace it ( well I wouldn’t I’d keep it as well ) it would be with a newer 850 version. They are also very very nice to look at and also to modify, mine has a screen and panniers for the distances here in Australia. The only downside is the lack of dealers and factory support, my nearest dealer is 300 klm away. So many are wary , let alone getting to see or test ride one. I fell in love with the V7 sport in 1972 and have lusted after a Guzzi ever since. Great review, thank our.

Love the review, as always. Every video has me go check out what's for sale, lol! Also, and I don't usually ask: what motorcycle jacket is that? Looks great!

Best bike ever. I have the same but the centenario model.

Cracking review yet again! 👌🏻 Moto Guzzi, they always drop off my radar but I like them. This one seems to be a pretty good all-rounder. I don’t like the off center instrument cluster though but you mentioned that there is a remedy for that. From the eagle logo in the headlight it’s only one small step to Batman’s logo! 😃 Another topic: didn’t you want to do a detailed review of your HJC helmet? Cheers!

Somewhat late to the party, but great review, Angus. You've captured the essence of this bike perfectly with your commentary. The 90° v-twin is without doubt, the perfect configuration for the motorcycle and has an abundance of character. I agree wholeheartedly regarding the instrumentation. They should be analog and the speedo and tachometer separate. Luckily, the Classic version has that together with chromed, spoked wheels and exhaust. Lovely.😊

👍👍👍👍👍👍Thank You very interesting

thats a nice mention at the end there. I sold my bike a couple years ago and soon fell into a negative spiral. I learned a lot about myself and am going through a divorce now so very soon looking into bikes again and this is on top of the list because of simplicity and the shaft drive. as my mum recently moved to 600km down into France. so couldn't imagine the chain maintenance for those regular trips. very nice video, i've never seen you before and you earned a sub from watching this one video.

Just bought a V7 Stone a week ago, I think I might prefer it over my T120 I used to have. Perfect bike for me at this stage in my life, and being in the States, it’s nice to ride something unique that you just don’t see around here.

I agree 100% about the lack of a tachometer.It seems like manufacturers are cutting costs in the wrong places.

A very interesting bike. Whenever I see them in the flesh, I like them more and more. Character, yes please. Cool details, yes please ( that headlight 😍). Fine looking, classic, slightly impractical, oh yeah! Seen one where they replaced the seat with a velveteen bobber seat 😄

Hello - Thanks very much for presenting such a great and frank review. I'm sold on the MG V7 based on your video and having test rode a V7 recently. Can't make up my mind whether to go for the stone or the classic 🙂 The V twin transverse engine is something else, feels and sounds great. Thank you...

Thanks for the video. I’ve been eyeing this bike for quite some time… I’ll go test ride the v7…check out its’ “character”. Lol.

BIG kudos for mental health support! It’s a huge and growing issue. As for the V7, my ocd is stabbing my heart every time I see this dash not aligned in the center 😱😂🫣 I could maaaaybeee live with the LCD style if it would be centered. But mount two analog with some digital help and it’d be perfect!

Great review. Tried many bikes in the last few years and the Guzzi 'character' wins hands down. Am enjoying the V7 850 Special so much I bought a 2015 'Racer' ( just for posing )... this old fella's pension fund rapidly shrinking, so unlikely to add the Mandello........alas ! 🙂

Most complete motorcycle I have ever owned. I buy and sell bikes as a side hustle ("flipping"). Been doing that for 10 years now, soon to be eleven. I ride 30'000-40'000km per year and I ride anything from 200-2000 cubic cm, except for modern super sports, with a tendency towards long distance cruisers and older motorcycles, my 2021 V7 being the only motorcycle I ever bought new (mild regret, coulda gotten it 30-40% cheaper if I was willing to wait 6-12months, for sure).

A prerequisite on these V twins is a good set of engine bars 😊

Late to comment as usual but here it goes: A few days ago I put a deposit on a V7 Special. I am changing from a chinese CB500X clone that was bought with the mind, not the heart. I had the chance to ride the "sporty" version with the factory Arrow exhaust and I can definitely tell you, this beauty needs a little louder voice! Somehow this bike is much more than the sum of its parts. Modest HP, budget suspension, skinny tires (yes, I was educated in the colonies 😄) no fancy aluminum frame, shaft drive etc. But if you tell a first grader to draw you a motorcycle I bet it will look a lot like this one. Let's say I can't wait. Your shout out to the fellow humans that are struggling with mental issues has earned you my subscription. For my part there is no better medicine than a ride. Sometimes slow, sometimes fast but in the end when you part your ride at home and look back at it as you walk away is where it is at.

When my son was looking to purchase a new motorcycle a couple years ago he looked at quite a number of mostly Japanese bikes. I suggested he look at the V7. So he went to a dealer that sold Moto Guzzi and Ducatti. Once he sat on the MG he knew he found the bike he wanted. I really like taking the bike out for a ride. It is such a pleasure piloting this motorcycle especially around the hills and backroads around where we live. He got the all black V7 and it looks great. I am not as fond of the Special version; too much chrome, spoke rims are a pain, and not as fond of the dual analog gage cluster. The simplicity of the V7 but with nods to modern convenience make for a great reliable fun to ride package. Many of us older riders remember old classic bikes and yes they were fun, down to earth machines. But you were always working on them. These new bikes just run well. Do your routine maintenance and enjoy riding. I actually have my eye on the V85tt. Same motor with higher output tuning in a more upright adventure touring chassis.

Really enjoyed video.too bad I didn't find this out before I bought my Vulcan s.dont get me wrong the Vulcan is a good scooter.i just like the way those two cylinders stick out.

Nice video. I had a 2013 Stone and traded it for a 2017 Bonneville T100 (which I subsequently sold and bought a 2018 Triumph Tiger 800). I liked both bikes, ,but yearn for another Guzzi! My local dealer has a V7 Centenarrio in stock which I find very attractive. I also like the dark blue special and can't decide between the two. I agree with you on the dash. I much prefer the old analog-style gauges. And, there's really no excuse for not including a gear indicator and fuel gauge in the cluster nowadays. I'd be more than willing to pay whatever extra cost this adds to the bike.

I like these better than the other so-called retros all of which are now sporting Morris Minor like radiator slabs or oil coolers. The Guzzi is authentic.

This is a great review, and those roads really look awesome for a ride. I had the V7II and changed to a V7 Centenario. The clutch is a great improvement, same thing for the rear shocks and the tires (the previous Pirelli were terrible when cold, the new Dunlop gives you more feeling and confidence).

Nice Review! 😀 I just want to point out that the engine is actually longitudinally mounted, not transversally as you mentioned. It is the direction of the crankshaft that dictates that, not the position of the cylinders. 😉

Very nice bike in my opinion. I also think the Bonnevilles are more iconic and Triumph plays a better marketing and branding game to attract modern classic aficionados.

always to see you pop up on my feed you're doing a grand job there, yeah lovely bike just no like the digital clock

Great review, really informative, thanks. What would you suggest to a new rider approaching 60 years, 6"1" who's buying his first bike to use on nice Summer days - some city and country side - have tested the Guzzi and love the feel, still to test the T100 (and may be T120 but think might be too big first out). Will look out for more reviews. Cheers.

I love any twin but v twins are proper bikes, says me riding a Ducati Multi V2S. I’d love a V7 too or maybe the new V100 Mandello. The 23 litre tank means it has a long range too, met quite a few owners touring in Europe.

The Bonneville parallel twin is unequivocally more smoother this Guzzi. The Bonneville feels like a precise watch. I rode the 2022 V7 850 took it to 70 miles an hour and it was still somewhat vibrating. Guzy does have stunningly gorgeous looks from every angle. I get the uniqueness of the shaking but the question is can you deal with it all day long. I love the modern - instead of the dual clocks it fits the bike better the bike is very edgy and that single dash cluster compliments the bike design nicely. The brake pedal looks the same as the clutch with the rubber pad I’ve never seen that

The clock is ok but needs to be in the middle, not cocked to the left side. Otherwise a great bike and great video. You forgot to mention the wonderful shaft drive!!!............Sal : )

I’d like the analog dials too wonder if it can be ordered separately for a bike without them on. The Special is sweet but the Special Stone Edition is even better apart from not having the analog dials.

Really enjoyed this video. Looking for another ride after selling my 2018 mid range GS. Was not a fan of the parallel engine in this bike as it felt like I was starting a singer sewing machine and the engine idle and throttle was irritatingly annoying. Moving components inside engine were never smooth. Apparently BMW’s engine in these bikes are now sourced from Chinese origin.

Nice one! And yes, if you want/need something new in your life...get a motorbike! Not just for the bike, but for all that follows.

Like you, I love these bikes but I'd have the Special model. Not only do you get the nicer analogue clocks, but also wire wheels, nicer paint jobs, and a passenger grab rai. The only thing that's our me off buying a Guzzi in the past is the sparsity of dealerships in my area.

Wonderful, appealing machine. No fuel gauge is a bit disappointing.

What jacket are you wearing? The bike looks GREAT! And the price is right!

Will always be GUZEE to me , regards Richard London UK 🇬🇧 old biker

I love my V85 and I'm glad to see coverage of these bikes. They're so much more than the spec sheet and you need to have a test ride before you really understand them. By the way, what jacket are you using? Looking for some good gear over the winter to use next year.

Great review. Would you mind sharing the brand and model of your jacket? I like that as well!

Great video,Shout out for riding a bike good for your well being all round. I've owned a T100 for 5 years and love it but fancy something different. Im looking at RE 350 classic or an interceptor. The V7 is on radar too, what would you choose having ridden all three for some local chilled riding and occasional pillion? cheers.

Actually, the engine is mounted in a longitudinal configuration - just like a BMW 5 series' engine is also mounted longitudinally. Otherwise, nice relaxing review. Thank you!

Hello! I really liked your video. I have a question for you, is it possible to service MG without having a dealer, it's just that these are so unique and distinctive bikes that I just don't see an alternative to them? For more than a hundred years, bikes have been produced at the same factory, almost manually, who can "brag" about it now. Thanks!

Moto Guzzi owners magazine-Gambalunga= Long legged. Says it all.

Nice review thx! Also, really like the jacket, what is it?

Nice review, Angus. My only small comment is that the Stone version could be compared to the Triumph Street Twin (a.k.a. Speed Twin 900) rather than the Bonneville. On the other hand, the Special seems to align better with the Bonneville.

Miss your videos.

Love the sideways reaction at low revs. That character has been bred out of BMW boxers. Shame. Agree on the clock. Has to be twins.

What you didn’t mention is that the New Forest has a blanket 40mph speed limit thanks to Esta Ranson

64 HP is low? My first motorcycle was a Honda CL90 with a stunning 8, yes you read that, eight! Horse Power. Yes, since then I have had bikes with. . . a bit. . . more power. However, for its size, the V7-850 seems fine.

Good review - Moto Guzzi operate under the radar of many motorcyclists but this may be due to the scarce dealer network because the bikes are great. As well as the V twin engine the other Guzzi staple is the shaft drive which to me is a major selling point. The switch gear is the same as Royal Enfield use so it’s reliable if not the slickest out there.