Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone : 1000 Mile Review 

Thanks Gerardo! Yeah, I’m definitely not Italian, although I did make a fine risotto this evening and thoroughly enjoyed the Mugello MotoGP 😀 And yes, I love my Italian motorcycle! Thanks for your comments and for watching, cheers, Phil.

He pronounced it perfect and in any case it wasn't so important he did fine. Cool guy.

Exactly!

Thanks so much for your comments Jona and very interesting to get a view from over in the US and SoCal. Watching the video every week - wow! Even I don’t do that😄 I’ll try and get more videos out - next one on the V7 will hopefully be a touring review / however the cinematography won’t be as good as I’ll be taking a pocket camera with me / hopefully the scenery and weather will make up for it. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

That'll be great to see. I love touring videos. I just picked up an Sony RX100 mark 5-- super compact, but has a decent focal length and fast aperture and 4k video. I'd highly recommend if you want the ability to keep it cinematic and also mobile.

Also your 4k version shows up just fine on my computer. If you're exporting anywhere from 35-70 mbps for your bitrate, you're solid, and looks like you've done just that.

Good evening Jona - funnily enough I have the RX100V also - a fabulous little camera - some of the shots in the video were taken with it, although the majority were taken with the Canon C200. You can probably tell the RX shots are the ones with full depth of field - i.e. the final shot. And yes, it's the one I'm taking away with me, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Jona...On my 5K Mac, I don't get the 4K option, but on a UHD TV I do...I wonder if it's a Safari limitation or something? I'll try another browser and see what happens. Thanks for letting me know, cheers, Phil.

Afternoon, yes, there’s something absolutely delightful about the bike when seeing it in the metal for the first time - and it doesn’t get any less over time. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments, cheers, Phil.

Hey James, it’s the best! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Thank you Jean-Paul, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. Touring review coming up later in the year! Cheers, Phil.

Good evening! Well, I waited until I was 51 before getting a Guzzi (having wanted one since I was 18)...So you could be right! I've also started to listen to the radio more, suck boiled sweets and hum under my breath so it's not all good :-) Still, Guzzi's are good for your soul but maybe keep the GSXR AND get a Guzzi if you can! Thanks for tuning in and stopping by, cheers, Phil.

Glad you enjoyed the review. Such lovely bikes aren’t they? Looks, ride, engine and ease of use are all in the sweet spot. Lots of riding coming up, hope you get a few more in & enjoy every one, cheers, Phil.

mayakovski I am considering buying the aniversario but I have a doubt that you may help me to clear, it is comfy for a passenger for a 2 hours ride? The performance of the bike is significantly affected by having a passenger? Thanks and enjoy your rides

Morning - personally, I'd say it's too small for a passenger - at least for any journey over an hour or so. The engine is strong though, so would be able to handle it. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.

Hey Steve, thanks very much for your kind comments and glad you enjoyed the review. For info, no littering was committed as part of this video 😀 Hope all is well in NZ and thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

Massimiliano - thank you! Glad you enjoyed the review - yes, I'm very enthusiastic about the V7 - it makes me smile whether it's standing still or moving. Good news about the accent :-) and hope you had a great time in Manchester; it's a great city, cheers, Phil.

Good morning Anthony, many thanks for your kind comments and glad you enjoyed the review. Apologies if it’s helped lighten your wallet though....😀 Cheers, Phil.

Good morning! Thirty years of wanting a Guzzi…I can definitely relate to that! Like you, my V7 has got completely under my skin despite or because of its idiosyncrasies 😀 And while I’ve got a new V7 on order (waiting six months so far) I keep thinking do I really need to swap…. Great to know you enjoyed the review and hope all is good where you are, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Kostya - glad you found the review useful. I’ve never been called eloquent before! Cheers, Phil.

Afternoon Michael, I never expected to hear the phrase ‘bokeh’ in context of a motorcycle video 😄! Many thanks for your comments, it’s good to know the shots are appreciated and the idea behind the video was just that - to get some great images that regardless of subject, look cinematic. Aside from the GoPro footage though! Hmmm green tank / brown seat and spokes...very classy! Cheers, Phil.

Yep, your images do look cinematic for sure!

Thanks Pete and yes, I agree, it’s all about the experience...it’s not about fast, slow or otherwise / it’s just rich, involving and rewarding. Combined with a smile...thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

What are they like riding in the wet?

Afternoon David, many thanks for your interesting, well made and thoughtful comments. I think I might need to come to Aus! Of course you need to buy one more so you’ve got V7 x 7...Agree with you completely on all points and I’m off to the Alps on mine in the autumn. I’m looking forward to having no pressure to whizz around everywhere but just to enjoy the ride, the scenery and the ease of everything. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

The Royal Enfield Bullet-Classic has even more cool factor. Although it doesn't have the straight line speed it can U-turn inside one lane. Maintenance is more often but less complicated, it's easier to get right, e.g. hydraulic tappets that need no attention every service. Surprisingly perhaps it has more sophisticated suspension, progressive springs and dual rate damped forks, gas shocks at rear. Even greater range, almost 300 miles. Although on paper very similar weight to the V7, it is significantly lighter to shift about. Both bikes are very easy to ride but the Enfield needs less rider input, less concentration, so one can spend more time viewing the scenery.

@@jeffslade1892 motoguzzi v7 is cooler than Royal Enfield, actually.

Morning James, thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the review. Now jealous = The anniversario is gorgeous! Cheers, Phil.

does motto has fuell gage ?

Another Anniversario here in Canada. Great bike. The III does sound a lot nicer than the ii.

Evening Alex - no it doesn't, just a mileage trip and warning light (I think) It does 200 + miles to a tank so I've never gone that far without feeling up. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

James and Rob please like the Facebook page dedicated to Anniversario Owners - we are trying to get all 1000 as members!! What number are you goes?

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it! It’s all done for the fun of it 😀 Cheers, Phil.

Thanks Rasheed - appreciate the feedback & thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

Morning Tim, glad you enjoyed the review. I’ve convinced you..? OMG hope you like it! Well, I love mine and I’m just about to hop over to Europe on it for a week. Can’t wait! Good luck with your purchase and let me know how you get on, cheers, Phil.

Phil, let me know if you come down to North Portugal!

Good morning! I most certainly will! Cheers, Phil.

Good evening...ooohhh the Milano is lovely 😊Sure you’ll just love it and you won’t miss the speed at all. The V7 is just such a delightful machine, simple and joyful. Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

Good morning Arsen, hope you are well and thanks for stopping by. Very pleased to hear you enjoyed the review and congratulations on the new purchase, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the bike very much. Fingers crossed that the riding position suits you but let me know how you get on, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Tamas! Glad you enjoyed the images and the review, thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Afternoon Sarah, thanks for your comments and for watching. Yes, it’s a delightful little bike. When I’m washing it I always get people coming up to say they like it / asking what it is. I’ve never had that in 35 years of riding and loads of bikes, cheers, Phil.

Afternoon Philippe, many thanks for your kind comments...It was a definite labour of love and good to know the shots are appreciated. I sense you have a degree of V7 regret which undoubtedly will only get bigger...And everyone needs a second bike after all 😀 Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

And you know what, the bike being an experience is the key point. It’s not just a ‘ride’. Of all the bikes I’ve ridden and owned - the V7 is possibly close to the bottom of the league table based on spec sheet : from an experience perspective it’s at the top. Thanks for watching and let me know how you get on, cheers, Phil.

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Ulrich, appreciate your comments and hope all is well where you are, cheers, Phil.

You could be right! I've always thought that if you're gonna stick a motorbike in front of a perfectly nice piece of architecture or stunning landscape, it may as well be a nice looking bike! Although I did own a B-King - is that the exception that proves the rule?Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video and hope you enjoy the Guzzi, cheers, Phil.

Designer here. Triumph. Stereotypes will be the end of me.

Perhaps the overhead view reminded you of the start of the Lawrence movie

I just started my career as a designer and I`m gonna buy a V7 xD

I think there definitely is a correlation. I think people with good taste would agree that the retro standard style is the most beautiful form of motorcycle

Thanks Michael! Sounds good! Who’s Bob Ross? Cheers, Phil.

Good morning! 4 months? Ok, I’m not going to complain about the weather here in the UK anymore...Many thanks for your kind comments about the video - it’s really good to know and good luck with the long wait...It will be worth it! Cheers, Phil.

Hey Jens, thanks for the comments and good to know you enjoyed the review. Greetings from England also. Cheers, Phil.

Thanks - really good to know that the effort taken to get a good shot is appreciated. Sold you a Guzzi? Blimey! Fingers crossed you like it....Cheers, Phil.

Thanks for your comments. And, yes, Guzzi’s are certainly something rather special, not sure what it is, but I definitely like it 😀 Cheers, Phil.

Hey Manuel, that’s really nice of you to say - thanks so much! Even better, it’s so good to know you’re enjoying the V7 - what a brilliant motorcycle it is. Finally, MM93 - go Marc! And Jorge 😀 All the best, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Chris, appreciate the comments and thanks for watching. It was a labour of love! Cheers, Phil.

Thanks Adam, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Glad you enjoyed the review Charlie and thanks for stopping by...yes, it is a lovely little thing, cheers, Phil.

Good morning, the V7 is lovely - highly recommended! Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

Good morning! Really appreciate your comments / it was a labour of love! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

You say your mother would like it... would you say that this would be a good all-rounder for someone who can only manage keeping one bike?

Good morning - well, I don’t see why not. It does pretty much everything you could want - aside from extreme speed and two up touring capability, so if neither of those are required, then it’s spot on. While I’m lucky enough to have several bikes, the Guzzi is the one I’m intending to keep for many, many years and if it ends up being my only bike then I wouldn’t be too upset. There’s a sense of simple ruggedness about the bike, plus it’s one that I think will age really well. As I get older I value aspects of motorcycles that perhaps I didn’t before - such as ease of use and the Guzzi really delivers that. Cheers, Phil.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the review..and you’ve got a LeMans...Yes, that would make me smile a lot also. Enjoy, cheers, Phil.

Excellent news! The start of a great new adventure I’m sure. Good luck with your first lesson today. I’m sure that while it will feel somewhat alien to begin with at some point it will click. As you say, stay calm and patient and good things will happen. Please let me know how you get, all the best, Phil.

Hello Phil , a little utdate: I’ve had 5 driving lessons , each 1.5 hour long. The schools bike is a 2 cyl. Yamaha with 700 cc engine . I must admit , I am not the perfect mc rider, being stiff and unrelaxed, but it is getting better! Have used my V7 on an unused gravel field , trying to learn the basics, and how to drive at walking pace. I knew mc riding would not come easy , it was the same when I started with both cars and lorries, lots of trying and failing….. But there Are some good news too , I completed the theoretical test at Statens Vegvesen , witch is the authorities who is in control of the driving tests and licences. Had hoped being able to drive the bike on a holiday this year , but I do not think it is possible , new plan must be to Get the driving licence this year. I am a member of the Norwegian Moto Guzzi Club, and they have a Local branch very close to where I live. We meet once a month , with different activities each time. Average age about 60 , grey hairs , and lot of smiles. They Are more into older Moto Guzzi’s, and it is not uncommon to have more than one bike. May all good people have a nice summer!

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed the video and for letting me know about the 4K option, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Xavier - it certainly is a thing of beauty - can't wait for the weather here in the UK to get better and do some big miles on it. As for the video quality - good to know it’s appreciated 😀 Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Alexis...Not sure whether that’s a good result or not, but that’s ok 😀! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

@@80eightReviews I mean I was so into the video that my time went flying, sorry for the misunderstanding

Afternoon Alexis! I hoped that was what you had meant! Very glad you enjoyed it and for taking the time to comment. Hope you’re having a great day! Cheers, Phil.

Good evening, glad you enjoyed the review & yes, you’re exactly right - the bike is very functional. I’ve just come back from a week in Europe on the bike, covered around 2000 miles and it was just brilliant. Great tank range, great fuel economy and good fun to ride. Plus it looks lovely! I’m sure one of the shinier specials would suit you perfectly. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching. The long distance / 1 year review should be out in a couple of weeks so please keep an eye out for that. Cheers, Phil.

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Phil.

Morning David, you’re the first to notice the windmill! I’d love to be able to say it’s a super-power, but it’s two halves of the same scene edited together with the one on the right freeze framed. As for the Special...The paintwork on the tank is just sublime...The only reason I didn’t get one is because I’m a cheapskate 😀 A beautiful bike. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Afternoon Jeff, thanks for that. I’ve swapped to BT45’s now (luckily the Pirelli’s wore out really quickly) and the difference is incredible. Thing is when I went for a test ride (on a V7II) I thought “this handles alright” and on the basis of that bought the VIII. On the ride home I wondered what was going on! The front tyre felt like it was floating. I kinda got used to it but now realise the V7II must have something other than Pirelli’s on it. Still all is good now and I might just try the Avon’s next time around. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, cheers, Phil.

80:8 Photography & Design - I test rode the V7.iii and found the Sport Demons skittish. I test rode the V7.ii that I eventually bought with Sport Demons on and it wasn't so bad, the newer bike may have stiffer suspension. I actually preferred the ride on the V7.ii. However I had them change the tyres to Avon Roadrider, which I know. Although not a 'sport' tyre they do have a higher rating and do wear well. Myself, I have not ridden on Bridgestone for some years, so perhaps an unfair comment. Hope they work out well.

Morning, blue with the metal flake stripe? Totally lovely! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment - much appreciated, ride safe too, cheers, Phil.

Evening Ray, you’re right, there is something incredibly authentic about a Guzzi..Why else would they continue making an absolutely mad engine configuration, that makes no sense on paper, yet, makes perfect sense when ridden. I’m lucky in that there is a Piaggio dealer 100k away, while my local non-franchised dealer is a Guzzi-Head. Having said that, the V7 has a sense of absolute solidity about it...So yes, a class act - I’m even considering buying a t-shirt! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Pierre! Appreciate the feedback, cheers, Phil.

Hello - you can get going right away on the V7 - no need to wait. Of course let the oil get into the heads before gassing it! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Thank you very much! Guzzi’s are the best! Hope all is well with you, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Mitch. I like to keep things low key so I can please myself what sort of nonsense I upload 😀 That and I’m terrified of going viral + my bike reviews are few and far between given I buy all my bikes...Also, I choose not to monetise the videos so folk don’t have to wade through adverts. Good idea though - I might dip a toe into the separate channel ideas. Maybe one for cleaning products. Again, really appreciate your comments re: cinematography and thanks for the sub! Cheers, Phil.

Oh and hope the test ride goes well tomorrow!

Turns out they are going to bring the bike to me for a test ride! Saves me a 2 hour ride. This coming Tuesday.

Hey Mitch, did you have the test ride? Did you bring one home? Cheers, Phil.

Alas It wasn't for me. Very disheartened. I'm around 6'2 230 lbs. It felt really small. I thought the engine was fantastic, shifting superb, but my hips were screaming in pain.The engine breaking with the drive shaft is impressive. Going to check out the Bobber!

Morning Mathias, the jacket is a Merlin Yoxall and it’s been brilliant over the four years I’ve had it. It still looks great, nothing has worn out and it’s warm and waterproof. I swap it for my old Rukka jacket when it’s really cold as the Merlin jacket is quite short but aside from that it’s good for 85% of my riding. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil. www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/501365

Thank you Claud, glad you enjoyed the review, thanks for watching and for leaving a comment, cheers, Phil.

Morning! The sound at the beginning was recorded into my camera (Canon C200) and the mic was a Rode Shotgun NTG4...hope that helps and thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

That’s really great to know! Thanks very much for your comments and hope all is well where you are. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

@@80eightReviews not to mention the elegant british accent!

Elegant!!! That's a first!! :-)

Morning Jon, thanks for the comments and for watching. As for the unit of measure for fuel consumption, yes the stone does have this. I spent a slightly confusing 17 minutes getting it sorted. It’s in the manual page 44, but in order to edit the various functions, you have to be in “Odometer’ mode first, then press and hold the mode button for a few seconds until you are able to edit the various functions. Changing the odometer unit of measure is the 4th one. Once there you press the mode button quickly to toggle between miles and KM. It’s a bit hit and moderately frustrating - so suggest you do it on a wet Sunday evening...Good luck! Cheers, Phil.

Thanks! Cheers, Phil.

Good evening Nick, good to know you enjoyed it and many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, cheers, Phil.

Thanks Richard! Cheers, Phil.

Good morning Guy, thanks for your kind comments and good to know you enjoyed the review. As for the Guzzi...Well, maybe next time perhaps! I’m sure the Street Scrambler will be an absolute blast! Cheers, Phil.

Thanks Pete, it certainly is a no nonsense and delightful machine. As for the pronunciation, well it’s all about being comfortable in your own speech and if you’re understood then it’s no problem. And accent, dialect and the varied use of vowel and consonant phonetics make the world a rich and fabulous place. It’s gotta be good if an American and an Englishman can agree on such things! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Morning Martin, yes, absolutely - it just kinda feels like a continuation of every Guzzi ever made, rather than an overt attempt at producing a ‘retro’ bike. It’s a very nice, practical and fun bike with no pretensions. Love it! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers, Phil.

Good evening! Well, I would say it's more about size rather than weight. I'm 5"10 and it's while it's OK for me, if my legs were any longer it might be a tight fit. Weight wise I'm around 160lb and the bike feels fine. The engine is torquey and free revving, so another 60lbs would be no problem, so I think it's more about fitting what is a quite small machine. Hope that helps and thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Afternoon Thomas, I like it because it’s a different experience to other bikes, sort of a genuine throwback to something less refined. But you’re right, it’s a second bike for me and would it have been my choice if it were my only bike? Hmmm tricky! Luckily I don’t have to decide...anyway glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Afternoon! I’ve no idea what you’re saying but I’m sure it’s all good 😀 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, cheers, Phil.

Hello David, not really - the bike runs nicely cool and even in hot weather it’s absolutely fine. Hope that helps, cheers, Phil.

Hello! Well, if you’ve been intrigued by Moto Guzzi since being a child then you were obviously brought up well and now need one in your life 😀 The horsepower is just fine and perfectly compliments the chassis. Unlike other “retro” styled bikes which have modern underpinnings, the V7 is more like the real deal yet engineered very well but you still ride it like an old school bike. I took mine to Europe a few years back and it never felt lacking. It would cruise at 85mph all day, scrape its way round corners and had a 200 mile + range. Perfect! The front brake is fine also, particularly as the front suspension is soft and not so well damped, yet still somehow seems to work really well. Thanks for watching, hope all is well in Sweden 🇸🇪, cheers, Phil.

@@80eightReviews Thank you for your interesting reply! I believe it might be time to give Moto Guzzi an honest try! They are really beautiful bikes, that's for sure! Take care!

Morning, thanks for watching and for your comments - most appreciated. I did try a POV video, but found I couldn’t speak / blab at the same time as riding - and ended up talking about people’s front doors, the weather and other complete rubbish. Very uncool 😀 Cheers, Phil.

Evening Vincent, glad you enjoyed the review & thanks for your comments. Yes, like you I didn't want to ruin the look of the bike with a huge screen + the Guzzi one, over here in the UK, is like £170! It's a bit too big also. The one I've fitted is made by Dart Flyscreens www.dartflyscreens.co.uk and comes in at £80. It's real easy to fit and pretty good quality. It helps a little bit - obviously it does nothing for weather protection, but I find it helps with the wind pressure so that I can cruise easily at 85mph / 135KPH (on private roads only of course). I'd say it's gained me about another 10-12KPH cruising speed maybe? The only thing is, it directs the airflow to the bottom of my helmet - and while it doesn't cause buffeting it is noticeably louder, so earplugs have to be worn. I'm five foot ten for reference. Hope that helps. Guzzi's are the best! Cheers, Phil.

Thanks a lot, this helps. But I am still undecided if I should buy the Classic or Piranha. But I think the Piranha is only style with no protection. Yes the Guzzi original ones are much too expensive, the small aluminium one looks good, but I dont want to pay that much money and the touring one is too big. Looking forward for your next videos ;)

@@80eightReviews 8r

Good morning Maria, glad you enjoyed it and many thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Good morning Lorenzo, many thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the review. There’s nothing like the feeling of waiting for a new Guzzi to arrive 😀 As for the windshield, it’s made by Dart Flyscreens and it’s very good quality. On a recent trip to The Alps, I was cruising at 130/140 kph and felt very little head / shoulder pressure or buffeting and while it’s difficult to tell, possibly that was the screen just taking the edge off the wind flow. Either way it looks pretty good! One thing it does do, compared to having no screen, is make the wind noise louder - so earplugs are a necessity. Hope that helps and all the best with your new arrival! Oh, the V7 touring review is coming soon, cheers, Phil.

Morning! Gutsi? What’s that? 😄 The jacket is made by Merlin and it’s called the “Yoxall” its a really nice, well made piece of clothing at a very good price. I may very well do a review of it as I’ve run out of bikes! Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Hey William - is that the bike or tyres? The bike is fine, I mean there’s no protection of course but wear the right gear and you’ll be fine. The bike behaves itself in wet conditions and I’ve never had any problems with it. The original Pirelli tyres are dreadful in the dry and I swapped mine to Bridgestone BT-45 followed by Avon’s. Both great tyres and no concerns in the wet at all. It’s worth turning the traction control off though as it’s very sensitive. Aside from that all is good. Hope that helps and thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

And thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment, cheers, Phil.

You’re totally right! And it’s very usable and practical...what more could you want. Glad you took the time to watch and comment, much appreciated, cheers, Phil.

Afternoon Jaques, thanks for all the interesting information! Great to know the MGCGB took the name from the Coburn and Hughes ads / or was it vice-versa? And yes, the throttle is very light, as is the clutch and gear shift. Very happy also that my pronunciation isn’t causing any problems 😄 thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Thanks for your comments and glad you liked the shots. A Guzzi + Cinematography are very well suited. I guess I should have had a final shot of me picking up the rag 😀 (about five minutes later)...thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

I was sure you did. Looking forward to checking out more of your channel!

Thanks!

Thanks! Cheers, Phil.

Ha ha Thanks! Guzzi's are very special I agree :-)

Thank you very much - glad you enjoyed it. The windshield is a Dart Flyscreen www.dartflyscreens.co.uk - it helps a little with wind pressure, looks good and is very well made and easy to fit. And it’s a good price at £80. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Thanks and Happy New Year, cheers, Phil.

Good morning, great to hear from you and thanks for stopping by. It’s really good to know the work is appreciated. The V7 (either the 750 or 850) are fabulous motorcycles to own and ride and really provide an excellent experience. If you get the chance to own one, I, sure you wouldn’t regret it - so please let me know what you decide to do next year. Hope all is well in Germany, cheers, Phil.

Thanks for the thumbs up Lee, much appreciated! The jacket is made by Merlin : www.merlinbikegear.com/products/collections/yoxall-wax-jacket-olive/ I’ve not had it very long but it’s extremely well made & warm enough for early spring to winter here in the UK. Cheers, Phil.

Hey Andrea - the screen is made by Dart Flyscreens and I have to say it’s a good price, great quality and super easy to fit. Thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

Thanks! The carbon looks fabulous! As for the fly screen it’s made by Dart Flyscreens - it’s exceptionally good quality, very thick polycarbonate and very easy to fit and at £80 lots cheaper than anything Guzzi do themselves. With respect to the airflow, it doesn’t so much cut it down as move it higher and smooths it out, so now it hits me in the chin bar of my helmet yet doesn’t shake my head about. It’s definitely taken some of strain off my shoulders when travelling at cruising speeds. I’d imagine the Guzzi one is better but from an aesthetic perspective, it just looks a bit too big to me. Hope that helps, thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

80:8 Photography & Design Thanks for the great reply.

Thanks Bjarne! I can promise that despite what you see on the screen, no littering offences were committed during the making of this video. Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

Thanks! Quite a few people missed the reference and got a bit annoyed about supposed littering 😄 Thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

@@80eightReviews Actually I was shocked as well when I first saw it, it took me a few seconds to understand ^^. I think the camera angle finally rang a bell. Great presentation of the bike btw, I love the V7. Greetings from Paris. Gaël.

Thanks Gael and of course I picked the rag up - especially as it’s my own doorstep 😄 Still, I was half expecting a load of comments from irate Brough Superior fans and involved comments about longitudinal v-twins versus transverse etc, etc. Paris? Brilliant - love your city, hopefully I can still visit after March 29! Cheers, Phil.

@@80eightReviews Yes, well, I do not think the Brits will ever be persona non gratta in France (and vice versa). Too much History between our countries, Brexit can't change that.

Well said Gael! I’ll apply for my international drivers permit now - the last one I had expired in 1983 😀

Good evening! That’s quite some story - buying a bike having never ridden one before, that’s quite something. I admire your style very much - that is how to do it. I’m impressed! The Guzzi will see you through it. Thanks for stopping by, let me know you get on, cheers, Phil.

Good morning - yes, every single bike in the MG model range comes out of the factory in Mandello del Lario - and if my V7 is anything to judge by, pretty much all of the components are sourced / manufactured in Italy also. If that's wrong - I'm sure someone will let us know. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, cheers, Phil.

Good morning - many thanks for your kind comments and it’s very good to know you found the review enjoyable. Like most modern bikes with fuel injection, the initial clutch out / first gear / accelerate manoeuvre can feel a little “digital” especially given the Guzzi clutch pull and throttle are so light. Thing is any rider will get used to this in five minutes, so in no way is it a problem. Once on the move it’s an extremely easy, forgiving and comfortable bike to ride. Not scary yet has enough for a rider not to get bored. Downshifting is a different technique to chain driven bikes with a slipper clutch - you just need to feed the clutch out slowly so the shaft doesn’t get upset. Again, in five minutes any rider with a bit of feel will deal with this no problem. Seat height is super low, it steers easy and instils a lot of confidence. If you’re looking for a beginners bike which you want to keep, the Guzzi is it. If however, you want a beginners bike for say six months before ‘moving up’ then any of the Japanese 300 cc bikes are probably better. Thing is, once you been bitten by the Guzzi bug....there’s no going back! Hope that helps and thanks for watching, cheers, Phil.

@@80eightReviews I thank you for your thorough reply. The thing is I've already been bitten by the Guzzi bug, before I even ride one. Surely, I fall into the first category - I intend to keep it. Again. many thanks.

Hello! I’m 5’10 and while the bike feels small, it’s very comfortable for hours at a time, hope that helps, cheers, Phil.

Morning! Thanks for stopping by - the screen is the Dart Classic - fabulous quality and real easy to fit. It works well - probably adds another 5mph to the comfortable cruising speed and smooths the airflow although it does make the wind noise louder. Hope that helps, Cheers, Phil. P.s. and The Guzzi doesn’t ‘buzz’ it ‘thrums’ 😀

@@80eightReviews haha yes. Thrumming round on it.

Morning Rob, glad you liked the video and thanks for your comments. I’ve never ridden a V7 II so it’s interesting to read your thoughts. I find the III just really easy to use - everything is really light, especially the clutch pull. And the anniversario is just gorgeous...Enjoy, cheers, Phil.

80:8 Photography & Design Agree in the ease of use. I literally LOLd when I saw I'm not the only person that has to line up the "Moto Guzzi" on the gas cap.

Hey Rob, it has to be lined up, otherwise I can't do left-handers :-) Cheers, Phil.

It must be something Italian Rob. I ride a Ducati Monster and you’re right, it starts up very unconvincingly and then comes to life. Below 900 miles it was a nightmare to find neutral, all good now and I find it no problem.

Hey Jerome, thanks for watching and yeah...Choo choos along is absolutely spot on! Cheers, Phil.