I Bought A Bonneville, Interceptor, & V7! Which Is Best? 

Ep. 2: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - WHAT I GOT WRONG ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p4MOxzU_mx8.html Ep. 3: Triumph Bonneville: Let's RUIN Our Exhausts (ON PURPOSE)! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dXp2vyvECDw.html Ep. 4: Moto Guzzi V7: Fixing a STOLEN V7 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HNmJ6IjQkHI.html Ep. 5: Why I SOLD My INTERCEPTOR 650 - Pros & Cons Vs. My Bonneville & V7 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-f3lc6tFAWDM.html Ep. 6: Triumph BONNEVILLE: BEST HANDLING Used Model (vs. V7, Interceptor) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xsnOLvj0V8M.html Ep. 7: Triumph Bonneville: $100 Suspension Upgrades! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cz011K-Ixfc.html

What a great idea. Looking forward to the competition. and seeing which one comes out on top. Have fun, cheers Dave

Really looking forward to this series 👍

Cool concept. Watching with anticipation

Subscribed and looking forward to the series. One thing I will point out right away that is kind of obvious is that at the end of the day certain bikes are going to call out to individual riders...everyone is different....regardless of what the specs are on each bike....all 3 are great bikes imo.

For me Guzzi V7 is the best. I owned the Bonneville but I prefer the Guzzi (the bike I currently drive) because of its character, style, solidity and sound. Easy to maintain. It is also more genuine, 100% italian bike. Triumph are manufactured in Thailand now. The interceptor, I don't know, because I got the V7 first ;-)

Just the answers I'm looking for. Subbed.

Currently own a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 cc that I have had for 20 years. Once took me 120 miles on one cylinder at highway speed when one spark plug wire crapped out on a Sunday morning with no shops open. At almost 70 years old it has gotten too heavy to maneuver in and out of situations. Purchased a 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone at more than 100 pounds less wet weight. Absolutely love it. Will stay with Moto Guzzi for the rest of my riding life. I have owned BMW, Laverda, Ducati, Moto Morini, Triumph, BSA, Zundapp, Indian, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Cagiva and loved them all for different reasons, but the fact that I can physically handle the weight of a bike that will cruise (illegally) at 85-90 mph for as long as I need, looks good, is reliable and affordable and unique, why shop anywhere else?- -Mike Battle

I have owned all 3. I had a 2010 Bonneville and have a new speed twin 900. The new one is markedly superior in engine performance , ride and handling--it's totally different. I had a 2018 V7 and had the oppurtunity to put about 100 miles of vigorous riding on a new V7 850 , and again the new one is vastly better than the prior . I 've had a Royal Enfield 650 interceptor which is very pretty and an excellent value for the cost but inferior in handling, engine performance, brakes to the new versions of the V7 and Bonnevile. Therefore the comparisons of these older bikes is not valid with respect to the latest models, only valid if comparing various out of date used bikes

I put a 150 rear tire on my 2012 Bonnie standard and it changed the cornering dramatically. Just a tip for your improvement. The person I sold it to had a neutral light switch go bad on him soon after he bought it. It is located right beside the oil drain plug. So you have to drain the oil to change it. Easy to do and a cheap fix.

Ive got a beater V7 also... I had to replace the wheels from damage but got spoked 19/17. Revalved the forks, knock off ohlins and its been awesome. Mini adventure bike that I won't get upset if i drop it and its super fun to ride.

I just bought a brand-new Royal Enfield Super Meteor. I am mainly interested to see how well the interceptor compares to the other bikes. At 350 miles that means the interceptor has just had is first serves done. I would make sure it was done at the very least make sure the valves were checked. The 648CC Royal Enfield engine according to my manual is supposed to have an oil change and valve adjustment at 300 miles. I am rooting for the Interceptor just my personal preference.

The V7 750 engine is a bit down on power than the new 850 model, but I'm still amazed at the prices you paid for the 3 bikes. Should be interesting to here your review but for me there can be only one winner and that's Moto Guzzi. Still it will be interesting to here how a possible stolen / recovered V7 gets on, hopefully there won't be any reliability issues due to damage.

I was in a bike shop that had all three modles and i asksed the sales lady there who was a keen motorcyclist which one she preferred and she said the guzzi was her fav😊

aight you got my interest. Subscribed

I'm here for this challenge!

Great idea for a video! I'll be watching intently. The problem with your Guzzi though is it has the older 750 engine vs the new 850 making a lot more power and torque. Too bad you couldn't have picked up one of the newer ones.

I'd have to admit being 'Late to the table' on this, but you did some fine 'wheeling & dealing'' to get the prices worked into your budget. Plus, it's an interesting line up for comparison, as most guys have asked themselves questions about the Bonnie vs the Royal End. well anyway, I have. Not the Guzzi so much, see with it in the test, that feeling of, "Maybe I should throw in a Ducati, to be fair" etc.. *Warning* BC once, 'that' whole theory of 'Add another bike to be fair'' takes over, and as "that" just turns into 'More Bikes in the test', it 100 % overwhelms me, and then, my own comparison test dies. Yet you've avoided that, and now Bro', you being off to a good start with your choices etc., it's all done, I'm late yes, but you've caught my eye again. TY.

The thing I most loved about you is being genuine. Had it been a new gen amateur, he would have faked about being rich n owning everything by himself.

Ok, you have my attention, you are a GTA Guy, hard to find Canadian Motorcycle Vloggers. I also have a GT 650 RE that I bought from Classy Chassis and I have a 2012 Bonneville SE, same Rims as the one you have and I love V7's and would love to get one, so this is going to be a particular great series, you have my attention. I would so like to know how you got these bikes so inexpensively, good job on picking them up. I love most of the retro bikes, not terribly fond of the Kawi RS's and the Yamaha Retro's but love the W800 and 650, I have had many 2 stroke vintage bikes but have been recently selling them off I only kept a 1973 Yamaha RD350 as it was one of my first resto mods and I currently have a project 82 Katana 750, I'll get to it sometime soon :-). Anyway buddy great to see a fellow GTA person and love the subject keep this going, looking so forward to this group of Video's Cheers Karl Squire.

I bought the Royal Enfield Super, 650 Meteor, which I kept for a year, I noticed that the welds were not finished, the cables are visible too much. Three months ago, I bought the triumph 900 street it is more finished, OK it is more expensive and so far no problem that is my experience

i want them all 3 too ..

Interesting, but aside from the Enfield, the Bonneville has been upgraded several times. The Guzzi is nearly completely changed from the 2013. They received a 6 speed gearbox for one thing and the 850 version is far more competitive in horsepower to the Bonneville and had an enormously improved suspension, so except for the fact that its a v-twin, its now totally different. Having said all of this, I look forward to your observations.

I believe the V7 just past its scheduled maintenance mileage which includes adjusting/checking the valves. You may want to verify that it was done. Looking forward to seeing the comparison of these 3 bikes (more in stock form than modified.)

Great idea, but no matter what you do, a Bonneville will always be the Bonneville, and that’s the one I will own. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

Bought a brand new Triumph for $3500 as my second bike and I’m loving this cute little beauty.. It’s Speed 400 !!

Older second hand bikes can have loads of issues depending on owner history and servicing. For that reason my pick is the Enfield. Looks a good buy. For character it's the the Guzzi. For performance its the Triumph

They are all good, each have thier own points whats besf for you may not uite me , i would go for tge triumph

I believe it’s a great idea for a series of videos but it gets handicapped by the different ages and conditions of the bikes. It would have been wonderful to have brand new one and be able to fully compare them. I understand money is an important constraint though… 😊

The Moto Guzzi v7 is a Heron head version. As an owner of a 2015 Mag wheeled Bonneville (865), a Thruxton 900 (also 865), Kawasaki w800 Cafe and now a Moto Guzzi V7 850 (Hemi head). The V7 hands down! The older Heron head 750 will be interesting to see how it stacks up overall.

Like this idea because I never buy new. Look forward to your comments along the way. Subscriber for 2 years.

A Bonneville will always be a Bonneville and keep its value!

Be sure to include the cost of doing at least the mandatory initial valve tappet check/adjust. Hint: It is dead simple to do it yourself on the RE. The other two bikes not so much. Also, a mpg comparison from FUELY could be included.

Is the crackhead edition a limited model? 😂

Let's go Guzzi hools! 😊

Boy its been a long time since I have seen addresses like your dealing being on "xxxx 8th line rd or concession etc like Eastern Ontario. They dont have that pretty much any other place in Canada that I have lived. How do you find deals like that. On Vancouver Island you would pay double that for each bike you mentioned. Double. I paid more to chopper out my 1200 sporty than almost 2 of those bikes.

If you don't want th V7, can I have it? You don't mind paying to have it shipped to the UK, do you?

Go figure, I bought my Interceptor from Classy Chassis. Good guys over there.

When are you booked in to test ride the Super Meteor?

LOL, "so new it still smells like curry"! :D

V7 for me, the 850cc, not the 750cc.

Those prices are ridiculously low!

Who in the world would steal a Guzzi ? Perhaps they thought that because it was a Guzzi that nobody in their right mind would come looking for it ?

I am not sure but is that a 750cc V7 ? Guzzi do not make the 750 now , they use an 853cc engine taken from the TT85 , which has 25% more power , an upgraded frame , better electronics , etc . The bikes look the same to be honest , but cannot be compared in reality .

You forgot to get a W800.

So new still smells like curry 🍛.😂😂😂

The cost to register, pay HST/GST and insure 3 bikes in Ontario would cost a few grand.

Royal Enfield hands down.

I don’t believe the prices. Neat concept but unless these are auction buys, the BS makes a cool ideal grating. However you’re pitching to fools and dreamers not adults and riders… I love the bikes brothers, three magnificent choices. 🎉

None of them..i have been where are you..the whole industry is making fools out of us by selling us twins, V2 and V4 these engines are extremely unrefined pieces of shit in my opinion..twins feel lumpy the cross plane firing makes it less obvious but they still are lumpy..V2 and V4 design are inherently flawed as the cylinder block closer to the rider doesn’t get enough air and throws all the heat into the rider’s body..the best engines with smooth refined power delivery..no hint of lumpiness are triples and the older traditional in-line fours..again the CP4 in-line fours sound and feel like raspy like tractors..if you are looking for a modern retro then your best options are a XSR900 or Kawasaki Z900RS..take a test ride and you will see what i meant..stay away from twins and CP4 garbage

Used bikes.....no contest.....one could be worn out.....switched off after a few mins.

wat a geziever vu niks bullschit

What a waste of time. A 2023 V7, T100, or RE 650 INT have been changed a lot since your old bikes.

Your video is interesting, BUT all this stock footage that is supposed to illustrate a point every 30 seconds is both annoying and just plain stupid.