7 Years With a Moto Guzzi V7

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So once upon a time, I went against all my sportsbike instincts and got myself a rather charming brand new 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone in matt black, and it turned my biking world upside down!
I have had this bike 7 years now, and through thick and thin, the bike has always been reliable and fun.
The Moto Guzzi V7 comes in several different variants; the V7 Classic, V7 Stone, V7 Racer, V7 Special, V7 Rough, V7 Anniversario, V7 Carbon & the V7 Milano. It has gone through several generations of the V7: V7ii, V7iii. I wonder what the V7iv will be like, or if it will retain the 750cc configuration as the V85 seems to be a natural progression!
I am not very good at bike reviews, so this may not be your cup of tea, but please rest assured, that if you have not already taken a test ride on a Moto Guzzi V7, you really ought to!
My Moto Guzzi V7 has been very much modified since I first got it. It now sports Kineo tubeless wire spoke wheels, K-Tech front fork cartridges, Hagon rear shocks, Renthal bars, MotoGadget Micro Dash, a chopped down rear subframe and custom seat as well as custom paint and underseat mural, to some it maybe a little hipster and impractical, but to me the built not bought has me with a totally unique motorcycle that shows up bikes it has no business biting the ankles of on track as well as the street!
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My bikes:
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 with Doubletake mirrors, Evotech Performance satnav bar mount, SW-Motech sump-guard, Hepco & Becker handguard protection, Kriega US40 RackPack & US10 drybags
2020 Beta 390 RR with 2" lowered suspension by HM Racing (www.hmracing.co.uk), Bulletproof Designs radiator guards, Seat Concepts lower seat, Doubletake bar mirrors, Acerbis handguards
2017 Suzuki GSX-R 750 with Yoshimura Slip-On Exhaust & modified gearing
2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, aka "Lord Vader" which has been very customised
1984 Honda CB100N in original condition
My van:
Ford Transit Custom Limited 185 Auto
My previous bikes that have featured on the channel:
2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT with Zard Titanium Slip-On Silencer
2018 Triumph street Triple 765R [LRH]
2018 Beta Alp 4.0
2017 KTM 390 Duke
My kit:
Adventure Biking:
RST Pro Series Adventure-X jacket and jeans
Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex boots
Rain/Winter:
Rukka textiles, Held Warm n' Dry gloves, Daytona Road Star GTX boots (all year round awesome)
Scratching/Trackdays:
Dainese 2-piece leathers, Forcefield back protector, RST Supermoto gloves
Boots: Daytona Road Star GTX
Chilled rides:
Weise retro jacket, Levi's, work boots.
Knox Urbane Pro Mk2 Armoured Shirt
Oxford Super Hoody
Oxford Original Approved AA Jean Slim MS 3 Year
Forma Swift Dry boots
Green Laning:
Leatt GPX 5.5 jacket and pants, Leatt knee armour, Shot body armour, Fox Instinct X boots, Fox gloves.
My helmets:
Touring: Schuberth C4 Pro Carbon
Adventuring: Nishua Enduro Carbon
Green Laning: LS2 Subverter & Nishua Cross Carbon
Trackdays: Shoei NXR
Chilled rides with no camera: Davida Jet "8 Ball"
Cameras:
Insta360 One X2
Insta360 One X
Insta360 One R
GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro Hero 9 Black
GoPro Hero 8 Black with Media Mod audio
Drift Ghost XL Pro
My editing software:
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@TheGorillaBiker 4 года назад

You know how much I adore that bike man, I love the stock ones, I love your one and I love the overall look. It's a bike I'd love to ride and own one day, I imagine it makes you feel how my Magna feels riding around, which is just like an absolutely cool human :) Reviewing videos are hard, I'd make way more of them if they weren't :D I actually quite like a smattering of voice over videos, they just add something different :) I also love older bikes with no assists - just more engaging to ride :) Hagons are also awesome! :D I'll stop now this comment is growing legs :D "Mine drinks the fuel now" - Bring it to petrolheads anonymous. The Magna visited, flipped a table and marched out while downing a bottle of 110 octane fuel :D It works for some I hear, Lord Vader might see some success :P I must look into Renthals for the Magna too!! I'd buy it if I could :'(

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I think you'd make it look like a monkey bike ya giant gorilla! :D There is definitely a feeling of love when I throw my leg over the saddle and it never fails to bring a smile to my face when riding it. I wish I had proof watched the video after rendering it before binning the original footage and voice over audio as I would have gotten the levels far easier on the ear, soz for any blown out speakers! :D I think I am just about able to manage an overview rather than a review with my scatty brain hahaha Rider aids are aces... but it is lovely having one without them all. Is another reason for me to keep it rather than sell it on as I'll not be able to buy one without them now. Hahaha... Hi, my name is Lord Vader and I am a fuelaholic :D

@TheGorillaBiker 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones An awesome Monkey bike! :D You can tell on camera man :) Audio sounded fine on my headphones! Maybe on speakers there were issues but not for me :) Ah stop, I usually forget have I locked the door 5 seconds after I've walked away from it, adulting is hard even after all these years :D They are definitely for daily bikes and such. That said neither of my bikes have any and I love them both :) Very true everything is standard now really! Haha ..... sadly true for your pocket eh :P

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I friggin hate adulting!

@TheGorillaBiker 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones me too man :( I just want to ride bikes all day 😑

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@TheGorillaBiker Hahahaha don't we all! :D

@pauls9440 4 года назад

I’ve had nearly 30 bikes over 40 years of riding inc 6cyl’s, sidecars, tourers, 2 strokes etc and my Moto Guzzi V7III is fantastic, air cooled real world riding bliss. You are right that on paper stats doesn’t equal riding pleasure, big powerful bikes are just frustrating as you can’t use the performance AND keep your licence and crash rate down. It has a useful tank size for more remote riding like Australia, sounds great, looks like a motorbike and you can make it your own. (PS my family farmed Brands Hatch before it was a racetrack).

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

30 bikes in 40 years is quite impressive, as is the selection of types! :-) I do love the power and modern handling of the sportier bikes, but they all really lack that character and as you say, how much of that power can we actually use on the road, and us mrtals can barely make the bikes sweat on track too! Oh wow, that is an awesome family history!

@TheRhythmicBiker 4 года назад

I really love the sound of that little beast. Glad you have had so many years of use out of her, it sounds like the rides it has been on haven’t exactly been the easiest 💪 I bet swinging her around tracks has been a hell of experience 👍 here’s to looking forward to the future to see what happens to her

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It does sound lovely... but a bit too lovely, not sure these newfangled noise cameras would appreciate it's aural delights! :D The bike has done me proud on every trip, and even with the rear end removed it hasn't stopped me getting out on it... although only in the dry nowadays! :D It ihas been very much fun trolling faster bikes on track that is for sure! :D hahaha Cheers mate :-)

@RideOnTwo 4 года назад

Very in depth, and I completely understand the voice over. That is a cool bike, glad you like it and such a cool name! Great job on the review bud!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thanks Chappy :-) I think that was possibly the V7's last outing until the weather improves, thankfully can still go play on the Beta and Triumph :-)

@kazawhaki60 4 года назад

That was a really enjoyable review. Nice to see a review while getting to see the bike itself in action in a range of different scenarios instead of just seeing it roll to a stop and watching a top gear style presenter taking off the lid and chatting about it 😆

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Cheers dude, I wish I'd got better shots from the GoPro Max 360 camera, some angles can make the bike look a little squashed or misproportioned.

@janmaaso 4 года назад

You need to give yourself some more credit, man. I, for one, absolutely loved your review. Thanks for sharing. Jan.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Very kind of you to say Jan :-) Thank you for taking a look and the time to comment! :-)

@daveg4644 4 года назад

Love it, Cracking looking bike. Loved my Guzzi - but that was a V50 about 30 years ago!!! Old and nackred when I bought it and old and slightly less knackered when I sold it. Loved the sideways rock when you blipped the throttle and the little lift from the rear when you let the clutch out. Quirky and gret fun.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Aint nothin like a Moto Guzzi for that love affair! :-)

@AyrshireVlogster 4 года назад

Nice overview of the bike, I'm another one that never heard of this bike but looks great fun. The excitement in your voice on the track was funny and reminded me that I need to hurry up and get a new bike and get that excitement in my life again. Great video 👍

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Cheers mate, it surprises me how few seem to have heard of it. Someone over at Moto Guzzi Towers needs to sort out their marketing campaign! :D

@scottmastrocinque 4 года назад

As a lifelong Moto Guzzisti, I love your enthusiasm for your motorcycle. Well done, Sir!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hi Scott, They are quite wonderful beasties aren't they! :-) Thank you for taking the time to have a look :-)

@MRTPR 4 года назад

Excellent Mate. Love the look, I have ridden one and and I love the character.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thanks TPR :-) The V7 is a wonderful motorcycle! :-)

@paulbudford 4 года назад

A cracking looking bike. I think Guzzi really miss out by not having such a great dealer network.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Aye it is a shame there are not more. There are a couple I can get to without too much distance, but one of them is in London and I don't really like going into London unless I have to, especially on a bike!

@MotoKari 4 года назад

Great overview, it did sound like you were having a fantastic time on the track with it! 😄

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I literally would love to track this bike on all the tracks.... It is such a little tease :D

@RedfordBaron 4 года назад

Nice one mate its nice to have a bike in your life for that long , its always hard to part with them the longer you own them as well lovely 👍

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Aye mate, I never was one for keeping them long as was always chasing the Goldilocks of bikes... I'd def be sad to sell it, but also would be exciting to start a new project too! :-)

@PaddyOutback 4 года назад

Easily my favourite of your bikes. Fantastic machine. I'd love one myself.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Even in standard form they are an amazing bike. I think you'd possibly struggle for room on one though!

@jfro5867 4 года назад

Enjoyed the vlog. After 30 years road riding I have recently got into Moto Guzzi. I had a V7 for a bit and then my V9 bobber sport. Its really very impressive. The (on paper) lack of power isnt a problem in the real world. Its got plenty for giggles. I would defenitely say dont be put off by pure stats.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hi J, thanks for the feedback! :-) You have been riding a similar amount of time to myself, I imagine you have had some varied machinery in that time too? :-) Def more than enough giggles, I am contemplating a more racier bike, not to replace the V7 necessarily, but to add to my riding experiences... weirdly though I am not after a 200+ BHP monster, more something upto 100BHP that I can ride properly.... on the road, and even on track, there is not many folk who can use the power of the current superbikes! :-)

@jfro5867 4 года назад

Yea with you. I've done the Hayabusa & ZZR things, tried big Harleys, tourers and pretty much most things in between. I think the Guzzi is doing its own thing TBH and I like that. I Like the simplicity and charm i suppose, of enjoying it for what it is. The top speed performance is probably no better than say a 60's Norton or Bonneville but we all know they were fast enough to have fun on! Anyhow. Good luck finding the sportier machine, there's a lot of choice out there, depending upon cashola of course.....

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@jfro5867 cheers mate 🙂

@manylch7964 Месяц назад

Great video and really nice customization. You spent quite a bit of cash. Had my V7III 6 yrs and 27000km with no problems. It's loads of fun. Definitely worth changing the tyres from Sport Demons, it does make a real difference to the handling on both dry and wet roads. I had Conti RA3s which were brilliant and am now on Metzler Roasters. Happy and safe Riding.

@HippoDrones Месяц назад

Thanks. I ended up fitting Pirelli Phantom Sportcomps, with a 150 rear. Sadly now after nearly 12 years of owning the bike I have it up for sale. I do keep thinking about taking it for a spin, but that is bad luck to do when selling!

@LoneWolferGarage 4 года назад

I am very jealous of the giggles while on the track sir!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Haha, they are there for all to have, don't need a sportsbike to have fun! :D

@terryboehler5752 2 года назад

Best review I've seen

@HippoDrones 2 года назад

Ahh thanks Terry 😊

@scudonepercenter 2 года назад

Awesome! Mine's a '13 Special (Yellow/Black). Bought it new and I'm still riding it to this day!

@HippoDrones 2 года назад

Great to hear. There is something quite special about these bikes! 🤩

@TexRider 4 года назад

Wow haha the back brake makes you that happy. Nice bike for sure. Knowing how to break properly without abs is a good thing. Take Care

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

:D hahaha :D It will soon be a forgotten art amongst newer riders sadly. You too mate :-)

@tombarnes7889 Год назад

great video best reveue iv seen of that beautiful bike nice

@HippoDrones Год назад

Ah thank you Tom, very kind of you to say so 🙂

@SmallBikeAdventures 4 года назад

Enjoyed watching that and it’s understandable why you live the bike so much...it’s beautiful, and just as importantly, it sounds beautiful too...I’m with you, I’d happily lose a few bhp for the sound of those pipes!...250 mile out of a tank is amazing, I only get about 100 out of the Divvy!...every change you’ve made has improved the bike too, good taste my man 👍🏻...rsmf, Mark

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It has drastically reduced the range, but there has not been a mile ridden that I didn;t love!

@wilko527 4 года назад

You have done an excellent job on the bike. It’s a beauty. The wheels are my favourite part. I’d love a set for mine one day. I’ve had a few 100+hp bikes and the torque on this feels fine for me. I still like the stock exhaust for now. It reminds me of a sportster but with a useable tank range. I loved my sportster to ride around town, but the v7 to me is on another level for looks and comfort.

@wilko527 4 года назад

Ps I reckon I’d regret selling if I’d done such a good job like that.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Selling will probs only happen if someone comes up to me and offers money. It is MY bike, so selling it will always be tough. Bike character is so hard to define, but the V7 has it in bucket loads! :D

@Dreddingbath 2 года назад

So pleased with my decision to go Moto Guzzi last year for my first proper bike, a new V7 Centenario. Feels like plenty of power for the road, in fact I love it that you can sometimes fully exploit it and wouldn’t want more, other than for boasting purposes. The only issue is all the aftermarket goodies available for earlier models are not available yet, except Mistral pipes at a very premium price. Hope and expect to still be enjoying mine in seven years for sure.

@HippoDrones 2 года назад

Ahh that is awesome to hear, three years on I still love mine, its 10 years old now. Am sure the aftermarket accessorise will soon appear. The Mistrals are well worth the cost! 🙂

@timothybrockbank7474 2 года назад

Looking good 👍

@HippoDrones 2 года назад

Ta Timothy :-)

@raymothered8025 4 года назад

I have a 2011 MG Nevada Classic, completely stock with no gizmos and I absolutely love it. Best bike in my garage for fun factor and always get comments where ever I stop.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I think Moto Guzzi have got pedigree and passion oozing out of them, folk can't help but appreciate them! :-)

@Land-Shark 4 года назад

It's definitely a nice bike, and that was a great color choice :)

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Shame they don't offer it as a standard colour, although they are a little more adventurous with paint options than a lot of other brands currently! :-)

@ChasingTenths 3 года назад

Mate I had no idea you had this bike I absolutely love this bike

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Haha, it is my go to trackday bike too! :D ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nhEj0en5Fq4.html

@ChasingTenths 3 года назад

@@HippoDrones wow 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@ChasingTenths 🙂

@KickstandOptional 4 года назад

Man that is one gorgeous machine. I love the Street Bob but dang Guzzi just makes fantastic bikes. Of course if I had one and anything went wrong with it, I'd be S.O.L. in these parts.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

The Moto Guzzi V7 is a cracking bike, dealer support is not so great outside of Europe though sadly.

@njbification 4 года назад

Nice review, I had mine for 5 years( 2013 model) and it’s the only bike I regret selling. Mine had a few tasty upgrades too ( mistrals, maxton shocks, custom seat, billet aluminium rear light) but still retained the standard overall look. Really fancy another one soon either a Milano or Stornello unless they put that 850 engine in one!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thank you :-) I'd be very tempted to upgrade if they did a big block version, or maybe a new Le Man :-)

@shmac96 4 года назад

Im a little blown away by your camera views and how there is no stand or 'arm' holding it out. Very cool! Love your review!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

The 360 cameras are great for getting the 3rd person shots, can get a bit wobbly at times which can be off putting for the viewer. Thanks shmac :-)

@shmac96 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones I would just say it would be nice to see the bike without the 360 cameras when you are or were showing it. However, from what I saw that is a hot little number you've got there! The footage of you racing was an absolute delight! I might consult you when the day comes I make a V7 purchase as to what are the most essential add-ons and mods are. I love the idea of improving the suspension but you're right about "is it worth it?" bit. Was wondering...how is it with a passenger? Dont do it? Ok for slow/lazy short day trips or ok on a long haul?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@shmac96 Sorry for the very slow response, YT is rubbish with notifications sometimes. A while back I did actually do a full walk around without the 360 camera, but the bike is continuously being modified, and has changed quite a bit since this video was made too! :-) On track the bike is so much fun, I can't wait to get some better tyres fitted as the Sport Demons are fine once up to temp, but take ages to get to that happy point, often not even getting to it on the road, I guess that is why a lot of folk don't like them and swap them out quite quickly. As for must have bolt ons, budget is the key there.... out the box entirely standard my year of the V7 was an amazing bike, I've not yet ridden a V7iii to compare. For exhausts though, get some Mistrals, they are beautiful, and the bikes love them, compared to the pipes fitted in this video, I have gained between 5-10mph top speed, no joke, just by fitting a set of Mistral exhausts. The Renthal bars I have fitted in this video also are great and reduce vibe to your hands. I don't think I have ever taken a passenger on mine, and now can't as I have no pillion seat or footpegs lol :D Tell them to get their own bike and loser buys the cakes! :D I have done a day trip to Cornwall on this and back for "lunch, 650 mile round trip, the journey was fine, but the next 2 days after I was walking like John Wayne! :D When it was standard, I toured Europe on it, around 2500 miles over 11 days iirc with the longest day in the saddle being around 450 miles and it did them no problem, and I loved every single day of that trip!

@shmac96 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Awesome! No worries about the late response! Sounds like you've put the bike thru it's paces. I ask about passenger because I 'ave me lady friend to think about....on occasion. Re the Mistrals that's very good to know! I had one guy on YT tell me in no uncertain terms that the Agostini pipes were the best choice due to where they were made and to them being better suited to the bike based on it serving the classic lines of the bike best compared with others. He couldn't tell me if they offered any performance gains like the Mistrals and the Guzzitechs. Loved that you have travelled with it as much as you have! Maybe do some stretching to counteract the John Wayne syndromes :) lol! Look forward to another video of yours! Safe travels! Cheers!

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@shmac96 I think regarding what pipes suit what bike better etc is very subjective. I absolutely love the Mistrals I have fitted now, they sound lovely, and the bike is at least 10mph faster at the top end since fitting them compared to the exhausts I had fitted previously. I'd love to do another trip on the bike, but I have made it too impractical for touring now, so will have to do it on a different bike instead :-)

@highlandriders9696 4 года назад

Guzzi is a stunning looking bike and plenty character for sure. Ownership for that long for a bike speaks volumes.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It is quite a special bike to me! :-)

@FreedomRider1982 4 года назад

Hello from the USA....nice job on this video, "mate"✌☮🌴

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thank Freedom Rider, soz the audio was so bad on this video

@oamatorzenamotorze5847 3 года назад

A beautiful motorcycle. Extraordinary. I've always wanted something classic like the Bonneville T100, but the Triumph can't handle a faulty gearbox and that's why I prefer Moto Guzzi. Beautiful color.

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Thank you. I'm really pleased with how it has ended up. I have since done some other modifications, it now has LSL rearsets and clip-on handlebars 🙂

@matthewcoleman8267 4 года назад

I absolutely love this bike... I've changed it completely mind.... To be fair, I love the idea of having something to pootle around on. Our Streets do tend to encourage you to be naughty.... Lastly, where the links at? I wanted to see your build video of the bike. Now I've got to scroll through all the excellent videos of your channel I'm happy to be subscribed to!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hahaha, I nearly gave up riding so this bike sat without turning a wheel for around a year, then I just thought... I gotta get the love of biking back, so I got the spanners out and made the bike my own fully to help get the love back, and it did it perfectly! :-) I didn't really do a huge amount as a build series, there are a few, I think there is a playlist of the Moto Guzzi V7, it isn't just build though, has some vlogs in it as well.

@banditnev 4 года назад

The 360 cameras give a great view front and back. The bike looks nice.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Cheers Nev, aye it offers a perspective not normally seen! :-)

@leftcoasttim 4 года назад

I'm a Yank who bought a new 2017 V7 III Sport a year ago, and couldn't be happier. Previous mounts were a Triumph Speed 4, a Ducati 749, and a perfectly-good but soul-less Yamaha FZ/MT-07. The more I ride my "Goose" the more I appreciate it.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I had a loan of a Speed Four many moons ago, loved it, really fun bike to ride. I think the V7 gets under your skin, such a fun characterful motorcycle! :-)

@leftcoasttim 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Was an added bonus to be able to donate to a couple of local riders of other brands some un-used chain cleaner and lube, as well as a jug of "Blue Ice" coolant, without having to take them to a "chemical round-up" in town.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@leftcoasttim Hahaha, I hate cleaning and lubing chains :D My dualsport is also aircooled too, so much simpler without radiators! :D

@DodgerMohr 4 года назад

Great video! Great review! Bike sounds mean. Being a heavy bike you make it look nimble. Cool bike!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Cheers Dodger, the bike has a very natural feel to the handling once the tyres are up to temp, it is a very playful motorcycle! :-)

@DodgerMohr 4 года назад

I like the look of the Moto Guzzi V85 TT. Retro looking Adventure bike. Do you know much about this motorcycle?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@DodgerMohr I don't know much about it TBH mate soz. Folk say the engine is lovely though! :-)

@OldManTony 4 года назад

I think Guzzis are like Harleys. They have old technology in their engines, not much HP etc, etc. but they have something that is lacking in many other more modern machines, and that’s character and spirit! Those that own them and ride them love them.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It def don't have BHP or light weight... but it does have a uniqueness :-)

@antennabike5873 4 года назад

It's time for the V7 to become à V85 ! Guzzi must do it now ! but it's always a pleasure to hear your V7 !

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I think that would be the natural progression, especially with Euro5. I just hope whatever they do, they fit 17" rims to it!

@antennabike5873 4 года назад

@@HippoDronessure! with wider an efficient tires

@antennabike5873 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones haha euro 5, not like my firestorm (euro 0.000000001), it drinks like a tank !

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@antennabike5873 Aye, with proper tyres this would be a weapon on track!

@blairbluesman 4 года назад

cracking bike,it's one of those that you would definitely miss if you ever sold it

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Aye, very much so. It is why I am torn about selling it. Lord Vader and I have done some very cool stuff over the last 7 years

@PsychoPaul13 4 года назад

That must av been fun touring Italy 🇮🇹 on that 😎

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Mate, the whole trip was amazing! :-)

@Meifesto 4 года назад

7 years is a long time. Some people own 7 bikes in 7 years ;) But when you find what is your thing you can really enjoy it for a long time. I like the shots from the circuit. And the mods detail at the end. That really shows your 7 years of riding it. Black bars look better. Still want one for my XT.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hahaha... I may have also owned 7 bikes in this time frame too! :D 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 2013 Kawasaki ZX636R 1980 Yamaha RXS100 1980 Yamaha XS400 2017 KTM 390 Duke 2018 Triumph Street Triple 765R 2018 Beta Alp 4.0 :D Take a look at the Renthal range, they do various sweeps/widths/heights in all colours! :-)

@Meifesto 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Only have owned 4 bikes total in a good ten years xD Yeah, when the expensive times are over and there is some reserve i shall begin the search ;)

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@Meifesto I think I have owned at least another 15 bikes prior to those 7 as well! :D Was a proper bike floosy hahaha :D But I have been riding 29 years now I think! :D

@Meifesto 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Damn xD

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@Meifesto I'm an old git! :D

@sparkthego Год назад

I nearly bought one last year, but one day I will have one.

@HippoDrones Год назад

Hope you find one, I will probably never sell mine 🙂

@gremlin2288 4 года назад

I like it you love it! think ya might regret selling but hey just my opinion (btw thanks for sending peeps to my tiny little channel much appreciated) ya one of ma fav tubers keep it up bud.................👍

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

:D You may be right, and although it has a bit of money tied up in it, I don't owe any money on it.... But I would like a new project bike and space is already tight in the garage! :-) Ahh thanks mate, that means a lot! :-) We still need to arrange a time to do some lanes as well. Phil is saving for some knobbly tyres for his 125 so maybe grab him once he has sorted them out! :-)

@gremlin2288 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Defo need to do some lanes ;-) can you believe its been almost a year since we were gonna meet up & phil had his off on the way.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@gremlin2288 is mad, I don't know where the time has gone!

@BlueMarbleRider 4 года назад

Lovely bike - looks like it fits you like a glove. Caution: I bought a W650, farkled the heck out of it, cafed it, and loved it. It fit me, the sound was awesome and the looks to die for. The grin factor has never been replicated. Got offers for the bike every time I rode it, and one day, in a weak moment, sold it for very silly money. Despite it, like the V7, having low numbers, modest suspension and ye old englishlike hingled-in-the middle frame over a ton, owning a fleet of fabulous bikes since then, and now owning 3 far more capable and great bikes, to say I miss that bike every day is an understatement...Massive regret.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thank you, and yes we do fit well together... I never had a bond with a bike before until this one, so I imagine if I did ever sell it, I would regret it.

@manylch7964 9 месяцев назад

Very good and honest video You are right. Tons of smiles per mile. It's a gentlemans Sunday B road bike not a sportsbike. I have had a V50II, V50III and now my V7 III 2018 for 5 yrs. Tons of character and you have to learn to ride in a more relaxed fashion. The rear brake is not that great in my opinion but the front brake is plenty adequate. The biggest upgrade you could do is to replace the OEM Pirelli sport demons by some Conti Road Attack 3s or similar. I have 23 000Km without any problems. Handle bar vibrations can be annoying for some on long distance can be taken care of by adding simply foam grips. It' s a bike that you can customize easily and maintenance is a breeze.

@HippoDrones 9 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙂 Def not a sportsbike, but I've had more fun on track on this little V7 than I have had on thoroughbred superbikes! Your V7 has ABS, which I imagine mutes the rear brake massively, although I think ABS on bikes overall is a good thing, I do also think it takes something away from the feel of a bike, sadly diluting the experience. I've not got Pirelli Phantom Sportcomp tyres fitted to my V7, the rear being a 150 as opposed to the stock 130... Much better grip and feel over the Sport Demons, but not as nimble handling. I actually like the Sport Demons when they are up to temperature, but before that they verge on dangerous, especially in the wet on white lines etc. Ha, you mention bar vibes... I've now got V7 Racer clip-on bars fitted, the vibes are not nice, makes the stock rubber mounted bars seem like luxury compared! 😀

@WheelsNotHeels 4 года назад

Damn... That is a gorgeous bike and I love the sound!!! That gas mileage is impressive. I didn't catch whether you talked about the wind on this since it has no screen, but what's that like? I got a giggle listening to you on the track...lol!!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thank you, it sounds even better in the flesh! :D I have mostly had naked bikes the 29 years I've been riding, so am kinda used to them. Sitting so upright though does mean you are in it more than I am on my Street Triple 765R which has a tiny bikini fairing and a slightly more tucked riding position. I am happy holding on all day at 80mph on the V7, but sitting at max speed does mean I have to hold on tight so it can get tiring quite quickly, especially into a headwind. I traded in a Ducati Streetfighter S for the V7, now that was a bike that you needed to bace yourself in the wind! hahaha :D I have had so much fun on this bike, especially on track biting at the heels of faster sportsbikes! :D

@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger 4 года назад

Great review mate, that bike has so much character! Sounds lovely - the HP is quite a surprise, same as mine with 250cc more!! But then 50HP (ish) is OK to have a bit of fun and keep the licence ;-)

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thanks Captain :-) Even with the standard pips it sounds nice, but doesn't growl as much hahaha :D Aye, very low power output, and I imagine with the shaft drive it saps a bit more too, but it'll happily sit around 70mph all day long and it is fun planning overtakes :D The licence friendliness of the bike is a very solid reason for me to keep hold of it. It is so easy on the Triumph to find the speedo creeping up to silly numbers.

@jeffslade1892 4 года назад

Having the same power as a 500cc is not the whole story. The bigger 750cc is less stressed and has a longer power band, ridiculously long really - from maybe 2000 to over 7000. I actually found the Tigger 800, with double the power, not as quick and capable on a fast but bumpy B-road, mainly because I had to keep juggling the gears, and then because its road holding wasn't so good. It's all very well having more power but it has to be useable power. Weight-wise it's around the same as any other in its class, ballpark 200kg wet, yet with a low CofG. Easily fast enough to lose your licence even two-up.

@jeffslade1892 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones - planning a car overtake can be clock the tacho, check your shoulder, change /up/ then open the throttle. In theory on the 6sp box, 4th gear will take you from 30mph to the ton, with a linear power band that goes on till Christmas. With the silly torque delivery there's not much need to change down.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

not on mine it won't, mine tops out at around 100mph in 6th it does rev quite nicely though. I think if I keep the bike (which I undoubtedly will), then some proper exhausts are needed and maybe an ECU flash to get it fuelling properly. Should get some MPG back then as well! :-)

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@jeffslade1892 Since making this video, I have fitted some Mistrals and they fuel so very much better, but am not sure 4th will hit 100mph, although that could be down to speedo calibration, as mine is an aftermarket one and I set the calibration, which may be more or less accurate than yours! :-)

@Bimble 4 года назад

Such a beautiful bike mate, it kind of reminds me of a supermoto inasmuch as it's character & fun out-weighs any low numbers & what could be percieved as shortcomings. Seriously impressed with 250 miles per tank, my bike gets 80 if I'm lucky...Flat out on the motorway it gets 54 miles per tank! >_< Ps, Ooh I'm sensing a new beast might be coming to the stable!! :)

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thanks mate, I love how it looks... and yup, I know exactly where you are coming from there! :-) Sadly it doesn't get 250 miles since fitting the airfilter and open pipes. Am tempted to do some work on the fuelling and exhausts to get better mileage from it, and maybe find the 5bhp I lost too :-) Not sure when or if just yet... but it would be nice to have a rejig of the fleet! :D

@grahamm5488 4 года назад

It’s a beautiful looking bike buddy 👍 sounds nice too Cheers. Giving me another bike to consider when I have my full license 😂😂😂

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thank you Graham, you should 100% grab a test ride if you can, cracking bikes out the box... the new ones are slightly over 50bhp too which should feel a little more perky :-)

@grahamm5488 4 года назад

Yeah when I can I will. There’s so much choice these days for a nice “big” bike. But will certainly have a look and a try 👍😊😊

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

:-)

@davidwl3654 4 года назад

Keep it 👍

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@highlandroadrunner Год назад

Good video. It's bike I'd like to own one day myself. The lack of power wouldn't bother me, I think you just need to find the right roads to ride it on. Certainly a bike that should be measured on smiles per gallon. Keep up the good work👍

@HippoDrones Год назад

Thank you 🙂 Def see about test riding one, you'd be surprised how nippy it is even with it's low power figures. It certainly showed me it's ability on the trackdays I have taken it on! 🙂 Bikes should always be judged on how many smiles per gallon they give you! 😀 Will try mate, have you seen my Moto Guzzi V100 review yet?

@highlandroadrunner Год назад

@@HippoDrones No I haven't seen it yet. But I will be scrolling through your videos over the holidays once I have some free time. I've got a thing for small capacity bikes just now. looking for something for light trails and a bit of camping.

@HippoDrones Год назад

@@highlandroadrunner Ahh brill, well a CRF250L or Beta Alp 4.0 would be great for that!

@highlandroadrunner Год назад

@@HippoDrones I saw a review by Pezza on those bikes, I believe the Beta is yours? I have a Kawasaki 250TR but it's too loud and there are no green lanes in Scotland so will need something a bit quieter. I like the look of the Yamaha TW, but it's not easy to find the 200 or even the 225. The 125 would be too slow for road work. I'm going to have a look into the Beta though

@HippoDrones Год назад

@@highlandroadrunner aye, that was my Alp 4.0 in his vid 🙂 not got it anymore though, traded it in for my Beta 390RR

@jeffslade1892 4 года назад

Regarding power, from what I've been able to find out - the V7(1) was 48bhp, the V7ii (mine) was "a bit more" (but MG never gave factory figures), and the V7iii is 52bhp. Having ridden the 2 & 3 I found the V7ii a bit quicker because the torque comes in much earlier and the motor is more flexible. Which rather goes to show that power figures, alone, are not the whole story. The brakes are Bremo's finest, the two companies having a very long good relationship, and their factories are something like 15km apart.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Ahh that is interesting to hear regarding the power, I've not ridden the V7ii or V7iii to compare. I really don't understand why bike manufacturers put rubbish rear brakes on bikes, so glad that MG put decent rear stoppers on this. I think if it had better tyres that it'd be an utter weapon... but I'd def need to up the ground clearance hahaha

@jeffslade1892 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones - It's that confident on bends that I have developed something of a bad habit of scraping my toes on the road. It's a ridiculous lean angle but the bike still feels glued to the road. Any more lean and we'd be on the sidewall nevermind the chicken strips.

@jeffslade1892 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones - a couple of horses either way makes little difference but to comply with Euro4 they had to move the peak torque up the revs and the V7iii also seems to run out of breath above peak power. Not much in it but noticeable. And yes the Roadrider are a lot better than the Demonic Pirelli

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@jeffslade1892 I wish it had 17" wheels so proper tyres were available 🙂

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@jeffslade1892 have scraped my sidestand and had my knee down, but it is at the edge of the tyres, proper sports rubber on proper sized wheels would be a much better suit than the current weird sized wheels

@motogspot 4 года назад

It’s certainly a great looking and sounding bike, I too have no riding aids on my cbr1000rr 😀👍

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

They are great to have but they don't make for better riders I feel as we rely on them more and more. Thanks G :-)

@michaelevans1658 3 года назад

Nice review the bike sounds great ,they say italian electrics made of pasta .My Triumph street twin complete new harness with 1200 miles on the clock ,and Triumph still having problems with the wiring on the Bonnie range.

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Thanks Michael, it sounds and looks a little different now as have fitted Mistral silencers and clip-on bars. Hahaha, aye... they have been saying that for years, yet my 1997 Ducati Monster never had any electrical gremlins. The V7 has a couple, but they were self induced by myself as I have after market lights and need to do better electrical connections for them :D That is really not good news to hear on your Triumph and the range of bikes! I hope you have no more gremlins with yours.

@michaelevans1658 3 года назад

@@HippoDrones Well according to M.C.N. sixty three thousand units effected and rising even 2020 models . Seems to be a industry secret . Main problem is the harness routed incorrectly at Thai factory , causing strain on the harness when you turn the steering .New harness same part number just routed differently to give a little slack . Mine still sounds like a large ship straining at the mooring rope .

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@michaelevans1658 My old 1050 Speed Triple from 2005 had a similar issue, had to fix a snapped wire with Sellotape at a petrol station just to get home

@Deetroiter 3 года назад

Did you ever have any issues with engine mounts after hitting bumps or potholes? How did the bike hold up over rough roads? Are vibrations through the footpegs normal?

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Hi, the bike has been super reliable, no issues with engine mounts. I try and avoid potholes as my wheels were very expensive. With standard footpegs, you shouldn't have too much vibes, if you have rearsets fitted (which I have done so since recording this video), then you will notice a lot of vibes annoyingly from the footpegs. I have also fitted clip-on handlebars and again, I get a lot of vibes from them too. But if you have the standard rubber footpegs, they should absorb a lot of the vibrations. It is a v-twin though, and that means some vibes are normal, Ducati, Harley, etc, all have vibes, especially the air colled ones! :-) I have had upgraded suspension fitted for around 4 years now, and my ride is sporty firm, but well damped and the bike holds it's line well.

@LordBilious 4 года назад

Nice over view of the Guzzi. The voice over worked well.👍 I've probably missed it on one of your other vlogs, but how did it gain the name Vader?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thanks mate. Haha,When I first got the bike, I was riding up to Birmingham to meet some folk and I started humming the Star Wars Storm Trooper music.... I found myself thinking that when I was a lad, my old man was so enthusiastic about the Moto Guzzi bikes up at the bike show... but all I liked was the Jap sportsbikes... and said to myself I am my father..... which with the Stormtrooper theme going through my brain... ended up with me saying I am your father Luke.... and the rest is history! :D :D

@photoguzzi753 3 года назад

I’m 6’3 and feel great on mine. Great bikes.

@photoguzzi753 3 года назад

Check mine out on my channel 🤘🏽

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Mine has changed a bit more since I recorded this video, but very much fun bikes :-)

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@photoguzzi753 I like your chrome tank

@photoguzzi753 3 года назад

@@HippoDrones shiny ;)

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@photoguzzi753 I originally thought about getting the V7 Racer instead of the V7 Stone... had I done so it would have saved me a lot of money on customising it! :D

@RedfordBaron 3 года назад

The Guzzi is a great old classic i had a Le mans 2 that was a great old tank

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

I very much love mine 😘

@letsride4496 4 года назад

They are good bikes they look good. I'm getting a gopro hero max I love them cameras I have a few ideas and need a 360 camera . Thanks for sharing

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Good choice in camera. The Insta360 One X is also a great option too, although currently I prefer the GoPro Max! :-)

@letsride4496 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones yeah I have looked into both cameras and I like gopro better

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@letsride4496 I like that it can be used as an #actioncam as well as a 360 cam 🙂

@letsride4496 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones yeah man that's what I like about it

@eboz3213 3 года назад

Just bought one. & I love the bike all but in the corners.idk if it’s new tires or the tech in the bike. I only have 230 miles on. So let the journey begin. Thanks for the update.

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

I'd def suggest checking your tyre pressures, and if it is a second hand bike, they may also be squared off. The bike should handle really well, when mine was stock, once the tyres were warm, it was overtaking bikes it had no business to overtake on the corners on a trackday! :-) Am sure once you get used to the bike it will feel more natural to you :-) Which version have you got? :-) Oh, and congrats on New Bike Day! :D

@eboz3213 3 года назад

@@HippoDrones it’s brand new. Left over 2020 v7III stone. numbered bike. I come from riding sport bikes & took 7 years off. Got the bike thinking it would be a fun bike but not get me into trouble.best thing is my son has already claimed the bike in 3 years. So next bike is in 3 years.lol. Thanks for the response.

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@eboz3213 Let the tyres warm up but also check their pressures. The Sport Demons are not a popular choice, but they are actually great once warmed up :-)

@eboz3213 3 года назад

@@HippoDrones there Dunlop arrowmax streetsmart.what ever they are.lol

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@eboz3213 ahh ok, I've not tried them. Have you joined any of the Moto Guzzi V7 Facebook groups? The Moto Guzzi V7 UK group is really helpful, and very social too! :-)

@cambridershire929 4 года назад

I guess the powerbank on your helmet is for the Gopro... How have you affixed it to your helmet, and your link needs an update as it seems that one has been discontinued. Does the solar panel actually work well enough by the way?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Aye, I use a powerbank with the GoPro Hero 5 Session... will go for at least 2 full days riding on a charge. The solar panel trickle charges it slowely, but it does help a little, and I can have one on charge in the sun with another on the helmet to almost go indefinately. It is attached to the helmet with velcro. Ty for the heads up on the link. I will have to go through them and update any that are dead.

@Purplemonkey1974 4 года назад

Sounds great, how did u get it on track what with sound level restraints.?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Coz Anglesey only has a few seagulls as neighbors! Hahaha 🤣 Its pretty much the last remaining track that does things properly! 🙂

@simonpouliot7533 3 года назад

Did you modify the stand? Whenever I lay mine down in corners the stand scapes the pavement and it's extremely annoying!

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Hi Simon. The sidestand? No I've not, I have only had that happen on track, I guess it will wear itself away enough for it to not be an issue eventually! :D My suspension is also set up for track riding too, so possibly is a little stiffer than stock which may stop it happening on the road.

@stepheneldridge6998 4 года назад

Great bike...looks good!. Which Renthal bars are those...? Cheers, Steve

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Cheers Steve, am not sure on the exact ones... If I find a link to them I'll post it up as I think I have all the email receipts from the build

@christopherdevries1969 4 года назад

Great little noisy stonker 👍.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It is quite a noisy stonker indeedy 😁 Soz about the noise levels on the video too

@christopherdevries1969 4 года назад

Noise? symphony of joy you mean 🤪😂

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@christopherdevries1969 haha #absobloominlutly! 🤣

@RolloTomassifan 4 года назад

Great video - excellent viewing. I have a custom Griso which I really appreciate - and I have owned dozens of machines over the years. A quick question if I may ? I have had a gear indicator fitted to the Griso as the standard display doesn't have one. I may one day like to swap out the standard display for a Moto-Gadget set up. Is this straightforward and who might be able to do it ? Did you fit yours ?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Thank you Paul :-) The Griso is a lovely bike too. I got my MotoGadget dash from BAAK Motorcyclettes and got it with their loom for the V7, it was a very expensive way to do it, but made it plug and play pretty much. I did look into wiring it myself as it would have been a lot cheaper, and if you have some rudimentary understanding of electrics then it would have been possible. I do know that folk have tried and had issues with getting it to remember the mileage and the clock, but it is def possible to do yourself, it comes with instructions to do the wiring yourself, you just need to be able to interrogate the bikes loom, I imagine the owners manual will have a basic circuit diagram to help with it.

@RolloTomassifan 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Wow - thanks for that. A very useful heads-up. Keep up with the video s 🤗

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@RolloTomassifan No probs mate, I shall try! :D

@esslar1 4 года назад

What's good about this video is you see the bike in action while the owner is talking. This is what I want to see, not some guy standing next to the cycle, blabbing on and on. I want to see the motorcycle, not the owner.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hi, I really wish it had been a warmer day so I could have ridden the bike a bit harder for the viewer. Winter is not the best time of year for bike reviews lol. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video 🙂

@wiskkid 3 года назад

Enjoyed your review. What about the Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer or Bobber would satisfy you more or less than your V7? Thanks from the States

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Thanks Stuart, I am not a fan of the looks of the Bober and Roamer. I have just got myself a V85 TT though :D

@clarencek26 3 года назад

Hello! Quick question regarding the servicing of the bike. If everything is running fine, would you recommend doing anything else than oil/filter change + valve adjustments at 10,000 miles? I’m taking my V7 to a shop for maintenance on Saturday and told them I need oil change and valve adjustments but not sure if I should tell them to look at something else as well. Thank you!

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

I'd always recommend going with the service book, that will let you know what needs looking at. I don't have mine to hand so can't list it for you, soz

@clarencek26 3 года назад

Thank you!

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@clarencek26 I'd hate to give you incorrect info and miss something that needed doing

@semajohn 4 года назад

It's been a while since we last saw Lord Vader. I do like listening to that engine 👍

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It is an auditory masterpiece! :D

@farmoboy83 4 года назад

How does it cope with rainy days? Grip, braking, etc? And about corrosion?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hi FB83, in standard form the bike is great in all weathers... The Sport Demon tyres are rubbish in the cold and not great in the wet, so you'd probably want to swap them out for a better tyre. The brakes are fantastic though, lots of feel. Mine after 7 years has a couple of rust spots, but not many.... but since doing the frame chop, O no longer ride it in the wet unless I get caught out in it as mine now has no rear mudguard/fender. If you look after it and can keep it in a garage when not being ridden, it will stand up to all weather riding as well as any of them! :-)

@miza007iphone 4 года назад

My first bike YAMAHA RX100, i love that, its a 2 stroke engine n light weight.... Since16 yrs been riding this yamaha rx100 now after 15 yrs i feel need a matuared bike to suit my style n feel It took 2 yrs of research n endless test rides to a point where i need moto guzzi V7 Stone., as my dream bike..... i live in india n they dont sell this model so its difficult to get directly from indian dealer ..................... my only way is getting it Imported from Itally directly ,,,,,,, it cost more when u Import as it attached 50% duty TAX in india... money is secondary when passion is d goal......right ? i dont care all of this tax. then ......shipping charges . etc. it need motivation to ride MOTO GUZZI V7 ..I be the First guy in India to have MOTOGUZZI V7... it b d greatest pleasure to ride my moto Guzzi V7 on indian road ..... its post covid time n mondelo delario factory in Itally has started their factory after suspension for 2 months...... i spoke to them n in 2 months my bike ll be shipped from TALLY TO INDIA... i gonna make a documentary of my moto guzzi journey n ll post on youtube, wish me luck guys n 2 months from now i ll get my DREAM BIKE V7

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

That is really cool that you are importing your bike yourself. Good luck with it all, it is an amazing fun bike that always leaves a smile on my face! :-) I used to have a Yamaha RXS100, my first video on the channel is me taking part in a Motogymkhana event on it! :D

@thumper2140 4 года назад

Hi Hippo-drones sorry for saying this but the Guzzi is not my favourite bike nice sound that's about it and good vid ride safe mate

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

They are not everyone's cup of tea! :-) I never thought I would be a Guzzi person... until I got one. I ordered a brand new ZX636R at the same time as the V7... it was the best sportsbike I have ever owned, but I just didn't ride it very much as I had more fun on the V7 so sold it with just 2000 miles on the clock. You too buddy, thanks for the comment! :-)

@carohr 4 года назад

maybe you should try the moto guzzi griso it has the same beauty snd nice noise but more power. its a really great bike

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I had contemplated the Grizo, I am a short-arse though and found it quite a big bike when I sat on one. The Grizo is a very good looking bike though! :-)

@anasanchez282 4 года назад

Griso is superior on every point over the v7 but no high endurance

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@anasanchez282 Sadly no longer sold in the UK

@caferacer3539 4 года назад

Better you did a review staying in front of the bike. I consider to purchase a used V7 (first generation). I fond V7 is the best retro (1970s) style bike.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It very much fits with the 70's bikes on looks. The front view is great, but it doesn't show what I have done to the bike very well. Saying that though, the rear mounts were not awesome as my selfiestick was a bit too short

@sharifali1129 7 месяцев назад

7 years with the bike can u share about the shaft wear & tear & suggestion/tips etc. Thank you.

@HippoDrones 7 месяцев назад

Had it 10+ years now, had no issues with the shaft at all.

@sharifali1129 7 месяцев назад

@@HippoDrones good reliability bike. I tought that shaft bikes need to replace on certain miles from what i understand it much more longer than chain bikes. Good info.

@HippoDrones 7 месяцев назад

@@sharifali1129 I have 5 bikes, so none of them have high miles, but the V7 is a very reliable motorcycle

@vinjofin1972 4 года назад

What a beauty. Never have ridden one. But if I look at your vid you enjoy it very much. I use my bike for commuting 170 kilometres a day. I ride a gs1200 now wich is a nice bike. But I am getting older and may consider a lighter bike in the future. Moto Guzzi always had my interest but never was sure about the reliability of MG. Then again like I said, I've never ridden one. Your paint of the bike is more then beautifull. Something not important but really want to ask. What is the topspeed of your V7? Ride safe!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I very much do Vicent. I think in standard form it would make a very good bike to commute on, it has a big fuel tank and a standard bike is good on fuel. My one will just about do 100mph, but it isn't tuned for the exhausts fitted and it used to be able to do around 110mph. I am thinking about getting better exhausts for it, but I love the look of the current ones.

@vinjofin1972 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones thnx for your answer. I really love the sound of your bike.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@vinjofin1972 No probs and thanks. Tomorrow's vid is of it on a trackday :-)

@RosaSD30 4 года назад

I have a V7 Classic and is making an awful sound on the right cylinder I think I have to do the valve adjustment. I bought It with 20.000 km and I made in three years 10.000 km more so I think that could be the problem with that sound because I do not think is the pipe exhaust...could be?? Because of that, I have been searching and I felt in love with the Griso model 😅 what do you think? Could you do a comparison?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hi Rous Rider, have you checked your oil level? if low the right cylinder could be not getting enough oil when on the side stand? Def worth giving it a full service and valve check. A lot of people love the Griso, sadly it is no longer sold in the UK though so unless I found one with an owner who was happy to loan it I'd not be able to ride one I don't think.

@RosaSD30 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones thank you so much for your fast response!! I will check It! The Griso model here in Spain isnt availabe anymore...I found the model of 2008 in second hand about 6500€ with more or less same kms as mine but mine is 2013 model and that scares me because of the years and the difference of technology I have in my 2013 v7 model and the 2008 Griso model...

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@RosaSD30 The Griso is a larger bike though with a lot more grunt! :-) You are very lucky to have both! :-)

@captainaverage721 4 года назад

Hay don't beat yourself up about not liking your vlog the voice over was fine. That V7 is a Stoater(Scots slang)👍

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Ah ya'll give me a beamer ya dancer! :D

@captainaverage721 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Fluent in jock👍😂

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@captainaverage721 I was based at Faslane for 8 years! :D (although I did use Google hahaha) :D

@captainaverage721 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Submariner? Canny take your bike on a sub🤔😂

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@captainaverage721 Yup, well I was.... hahaha, I def got withdrawsymptoms whilst away... but it did allow me to fund some cool 2 wheeled fun on my return! :D

@RRatedCustoms 4 года назад

I cannot believe you would consider betraying Lord Vader and the Empire! Seriously though, how many miles are on it now? What is the lifespan of the final drive on that model?

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Haha, I'll only sell it passively I think... at least for now. Not huge miles, around 10,000 as my other bikes are the "work horses" :-) TBH, I am not sure, but it is so very nice not having to do any chain maintenance! :D

@donnieboy123 3 года назад

7 days mine = head gasket leak , shaft box seal leaks, oil leaks to breather box and oil return line leaks . It’s a “Leaky Italian”.

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Ahh that isn't good, I hope your dealership is a good one? My local dealership seems really helpful thankfully, although have not had any issues with the V7 or my V85 :-)

@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk 3 года назад

Did you ever consider a big kit?

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

Hi Paul, do you mean a big-bore kit? If so, I have, but they are very expensive and I think although more power is always fun, 50 bhp is still a lotta fun :-)

@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk 3 года назад

@@HippoDrones - Yeh, big bore kit.. Guessing the extra torque might add to the precession on the crank anyway which you would not want coming out of corners. Might add too much heat to the cylinders too. Ultimately it’s much more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow so inclined to agree with you.

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk there is a company in the USA that does big-bore kits and his customers seem very happy with them, the cost is very prohibitive for me in the UK though and ultimately it wouldn't make the bike any faster unless it allowed for higher revs which would alter the character of the V7 engine 🙂

@alanbstard4 4 года назад

always a reliable bike the Guzzi

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Mine certainly has been. I have seen horror stories of the rear hub spaffing gloop all over the reat wheel though!

@anasanchez282 4 года назад

My Griso too

@Jonathan-L 4 года назад

I have a few questions for the modern day V7 (small block) owners... 1) Does the V7 engine have an automatic cam chain tensioner? (my 1983 850 Le Man II 'big block' didn't have a spring loaded tensioner, so it was a pain to deal with and didn't do many miles before the chain would rub against the engine case). 2) Does the V7 engine have a good reputation for tappet wear? I've read that the modern day 'big block' engines with 4 valve heads suffered tappet wear, and owners are advised to retrofit roller rockers. I've been Guzziless since 1986 and I'm a bit out of touch with how the brand has evolved since the early 80s, so I would be keen to get a modern day V7 small block, but ONLY if there's no serious mechanical issues.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

I'm no spanner monkey, probs best to join a Facebook group for the modern Moto Guzzi bikes, there are some great ones, including some V7 specific. The only issue I've had with this bike that was not my own doing, was a bit of clutch slip in 2013 in hot Monaco traffic. It has been fine since and has had a pasting on track too. I've not heard of any folk having engine issues. Only common fault some have reported is the final drive seals giving up.

@MatchBookNotes 4 года назад

Have watched a video recently that said the triumph is actually heavier

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

That is interesting, I guess it makes up for it by having more power though! :-)

@ctydecks 4 года назад

A friend has a Thruxton 2002 and he rode my v7c and found it very nimble and easy to ride compared to his. My friends just thought that the bike looks small (on me) coming from a R1150R. But I never regretted buying a guzzi. We rode 2up through Australia 13t km. Used it almost everyday as a commuter. And travelling now since October through South America 17T km, again 2up. And here everyone loves it.

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@ctydecks That sounds like an awesome trip :-)

@RandysRides 4 года назад

WHAT THE F*** this will be my THIRD time re-subbing to this channel. What's up, RU-vid ??? GRRRRRRRR I was wondering why I didn't see new vids for a bit.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

YT is a dick on occasion! :D

@Saddlebags73 3 года назад

You know I love. Some bikes more than make up for their lack of power, with character. Oh and noise 😊

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

It has def a huge wedge of character :-) It has quietened down a little since fitting the Mistral exhausts, but still has a good growl :-)

@Saddlebags73 3 года назад

@@HippoDrones 👌🏼

@HippoDrones 3 года назад

@@Saddlebags73 🙂

@meshplates 8 месяцев назад

Are there really such things as "noise cameras"?

@HippoDrones 8 месяцев назад

Yup, all around one of my favourite bike cafes along the roads, paired up with average speed cameras.

@meshplates 8 месяцев назад

@@HippoDrones Horrors.

@HippoDrones 8 месяцев назад

Aye indeed@@meshplates 😞

@EpicAdamMotovlogs 4 года назад

You probably wouldn’t like this but I think it sounds a lot like my bike except my brakes aren’t great.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Not at all mate, I'm dead chuffed that you have a bike that you are so happy with! :-)

@EpicAdamMotovlogs 4 года назад

Hippo-Drones your bike also looks like mine from the front

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs Similar headlight, but the engine and dash will be a bit different! :-)

@adriantompson 4 года назад

you dont need power to have fun. be a shame if every one had 200hp they cant ride. dont think you need rider aids on bikes under 120hp . great bike to play around on.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Def not, it is why I am gutted we are not getting the new Kawasaki ZX25R as I think that'd be a proper hoot to throw around! :-)

@adriantompson 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones manufactures always seem to get it wrong .

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@adriantompson I do get why we are not getting the bike, but I think it'd sell really well, especially if the rumours of the 60bhp are true. But with our A2 licence rules it would not have a natural target audience... just weirdos like me! :D

@adriantompson 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones they turn the power down with the ecu was told in the bike shop this week we were talking about it. you dont have to put washers in the exhaust any more. so that would be no problem. pity you could have gone green.

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@adriantompson I massively rated my 2013 ZX636R when I had that briefly, they def no how to put asportsbike together! :-)

@easternmenace 4 года назад

Out of interest what is the top speed? Allegedly

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

Hahaha.... on track when it was standard I think it hit around 110mph, on track at Anglesey I think it now tops out at 100mph :-)

@easternmenace 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones It's weird how cc doesn't really affect speed. My 660 was around 110 mph the 250 is also around a 100. I guess you get more torque with bigger cc though

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

@@easternmenace Yup, it is just how they are geared, no point making a bike useless at the various legal speed limits to add a few more mph at the top end.

@easternmenace 4 года назад

@@HippoDrones Also low revving engines tend to last longer and you don't have to change oil every 3 hours

@davexs 4 года назад

You can't sell it. It's got your stamp all over it. You would regret selling. Let the love affair continue!!!!!!

@HippoDrones 4 года назад

It would def leave a hole if I sold it on. :-)

@radtjack 2 месяца назад

Dont sell it man😢

@HippoDrones 2 месяца назад

Why not? 🙂 Feel free to buy it if you want it to have a loving home! 😀

@radtjack 2 месяца назад

Haha yours is a great looking bike but I already have a v7 stone and a Suzuki SV and not enough time to ride them. But seriously the v7 is such a unique bike that I would be afraid to regret it later on.

@HippoDrones 2 месяца назад

@@radtjack I know what you mean, including the V7 I currently have 4 bikes. The V7 has only gone to the MoT station and back 2 times in the last 14 months, it was living in my sitting room the rest of the time.