Old school charm, modern(ish) engineering. 

Im so glad the headlight doesn't have that eagle logo on it; apart from not really liking it, I actually think it's a little too modern for the retro aesthetic.

I love Guzzi's, they really do have a character like no other. They deserve to be more popular, but secretly I quite like that they aren't.

I bought the Stone. I was riding back in the day when real retro bikes were new. The V7 850 gives me all of the retro flavour and none of the mess. It's awesome. The comfort, handling and torque are a standout.

Fair review - thanks. I have had the 850 Special for two years and put 11.5K miles on it. Totally reliable and handles really well weaving in and out of London traffic. 95mph with the missus on the back is both comfortable and uneventful - can eat the miles up on a long motorway run. Suspension can be a bit harsh on badly pot holed roads, but always feels planted. I have added the screen (well worth it in rainy/cold weather) and the luggage rack (which is pretty useless, bit looks nice). Normally change bikes every two years, but keeping this for another two and see how I go. So easy to ride and pretty relaxing too. But, fast enough when you need it. Torquey motor really helps when you need to pick up the pace. Because the weight is so low (plus the seat) it doesn't feel heavy. I'm 62 and have no problems manoeuvring it around. About 108mph is the max, so not for speed-demons. For an old biker like me though, it is just about perfect.

I love Moto Guzzies and will buy one this summer

Just bought the Stone. From the classic factor I would have gone for the special, but the orange of the Stone was too beautiful for me to resist. After having a test ride with the Enfield, I found it a bit too smooth. Then I did a test ride with the V7 and instantly fell in love. Sound and character of the engine are really addictive. I'm in between in getting an aftermarket exhaust. Stock sound is not bad, but a bit quiet. On the other hand it's good for your relation with neighbours and non-bikers. They discribe the sound of pleasant and not too loud.

I bought a 2022 V7 Special a few months ago and it is a fantastic bike. It has a lot of character and I like having the only one around rather than having a common Harley Davidson here in the US. I'm an older returning rider and I like the medium size and the lighter weight that makes the V7 Special easy to ride and easy to move when parked. A V7 Centenario wasn't available when I bought my bike but the Special was an easy choice over the Stone since I enjoy the retro appearance. I enjoyed the video and thanks for helping to get the word out on how great these bikes are!

Excellent, stand-out review! - Well-prepared, to-the-point, & no unnecessary theatrics. Thank U! I'm now considering V-7 v. a Triumph T100 or Speed Twin 900. (I had a 2017 T120, but it was to 'slick' & techy for my retro tastes, esp. due to nostalgia over my '66 & '68 Bonnies of yore.)

I'm riding a v7 850 special on my own. The only things I have changed are a new extra bright h4 headlight bulb and an added main stand. Here in Germany the v7 special costs about 10,000€ while the bonneville t100 costs about 11,500€. So the Guzzi is the cheap competitor of the Bonnie. But each of these bikes are exotic here, the main competitor is a BMW RnineT. For me, the v7 is powerful enough. It accelerates as fast as I'm able to change the gears and the top speed on german Autobahn does not depend on engine power but on the question: "Am I able to hold me tight on the motorcycle?" So, my person limit is about 140-160km/h, depending on the direction and strongness of the wind. The most astonishing thing for me: When I ride the guzzi to TAFE, many of my 16-18 year old students take a look and stare. Yes, for these young guys, the Guzzi is cool. Come to Italy and you'll see, most of the riders of the v7 stone anre Youngsters.

👍✨My heart is set on the V9 bobber.

Another great review and I've been a huge fan of MG for many years. Why you don't have bucket loads of more subs I don't know. Great job.

You guys deserve more subs! Love your vids.

My last 6 bikes have been shaft drive. It's great. Had a chap approach me recently, who was looking for a shaft drive bike as he was 'sick of chains'.

Really enjoyed your review of this beautiful machine, I have only recently discovered your channel and now subscribed. Cheers from a R9T scrambler owner in Adelaide 👍

Good to see you gave a shout out to John and Nicole at Motocciclo. John's a fantastic old school mechanic and all the mechanise in their shop is hard to find gear! Proper old school, last forever quality. Best hidden gem in St Peters.

Absolutely beautiful team. Love it

Nice review. I picked up a Centenario last year and love it. The paint and overall finish were the main factors, but the LED headlight and and tubeless tires also offset the nice twin clocks on the Special.

Nice review, I love my noisy 850 Special , I love the plain headlight as it really suits the twin clocks, mistral exhausts were a super upgrade with KTech shocks for the Irish roads to just finish it off nicely. It always turns heads.

Yes i love them i have two Stelvios and just bought the 2014 California but i do like the one you reviewed.

Ive owned three Guzzis with my current bike a 2013 California Custom for the last three years. Absolutely love the brand., and the way they deliver their power is so addictive..Problem is, when you think you need a second or third bike, the choice is so hard. Im considering both the V7 classic and V9 Roamer/Bobber for something suitable for shorter rides.. but as we all know, those short rides turn into something way more adventurous!! Both bikes are absolute works of art too..

I live in Greece and the V7 is actually cheaper here than the Triumph Street Twin! Besides that, I also agree on one thing. MotoGuzzi: they make some of the most wonderful bikes ever... and can't design a proper side stand!

I love my '22 V7 special. Almost as much as the 850T I bought new in '75. But my dealer, EuroCycle Sonoma, won't resolve the issue of the factory flawed rear wheel.

Perfectly on point. It was such a difficult decision wether picking the stone over the special or not. That headlight on the stone is so refined. But that classic look on a classic bike itself simply brings it home.

I have had one since March 2022 after a break of nearly 30 years. I looked long and hard at new bikes having always having Hondas, but the modern Japanese bikes all look very similar to transformers and nothing appealed. It was then I started looking at Guzzi’s having fallen in love back in 5he 70’s with the Le Mans and California, I quite liked the stone and bobber styling until I saw the special. No test ride just ordered it and I’m glad I did. The headlight is quirky but acceptable the side stand like you say takes some getting used to but with time it gets easier, I have the optional centre stand as well, I’ve heard that after about 3K miles the gearbox is fully run in and makes neutral easier to find. Personally I love the way the Guzzi sounds, it’s no rocket ship, but if you want a simple comfortable no frills bike that will happily get you from A to B then for me this is it. Getting a Guzzi for me has been a long time coming, but was definitely worth the wait.

Excellent insight. I had considered an Enfeild Gt650 as I own a Meteor ,1st bike, new to riding. The 23 Guzzi V7 Special Monochrome (2nd bike) is what I bought and OMG awesome!

Spot on review! I own a 2021 V7 III Special, the 750 version of what you tested. I do disagree with the look of the headlight but that is minor. Fantastic bike and in the USA it is nearly half the price as in AU. I have ridden the Interceptor and Conti GT and own a Classic 500. The V7 is in a league of it's own.

I bought an Interceptor. I considered the Guzzi but it’s almost 60% more expensive here in NZ. I have made some mods on the Enfield and plan a few more so all the various options for mods also appealed. Beside I already have a Ducati to scratch the Italian itch. I’m very interested in the new V100 Mandello though

Nice review! Some of your comments are relative to your short time on the bike. I've owned mine for a little over two weeks, and find no problem with the headlight at night, selecting the modes while riding, etc. As is the case with most bikes, it's just developing the motor skills for your particular bike. I love my V7 Special Red Stripe! It just wants to go into the back roads and twisties!

Yes definitely the V7 for me. I love the gloss paint on the special and the twin clocks so I’d have to go special. Would love to take one down along the Adelaide shoreline.

Nice review 👍 I'm lovin' my newly aquired Special. Once the ECU, engine warning light, problem is sorted ( U.K. recall due apparently) it'll be a keeper. Must admit, I don't spend much time either worrying about or looking at the headlight 🤔

Perfect blend of style and charm. The special because I don't like black exhausts on the other models.

It’s a beautiful bike.

I am a proud owner of a 2020 V7 blacked out model, love it, and it does get alot of "Whats that" comments

Guzzi always did comfort well . AND no messy chain . The styling is amazing I had to look twice in the beginning to make sure this wasn't a classic bike. Sounds like a nice under-stressed engine.

Great video and review of this classic! Love those spoked wheels and twin clocks- personally, this version of the V7 is the One to have!

Guzzis are proper bikes

Got a v7 stornello that comes stock with an arrowhead exhaust - sounds awesome. These bikes are super fun to ride at legal speeds and reliable as a Honda. This reviewer seems to get it. With the new v100 guzzi may be trying to be like other modern bikes but hopefully the v7 will stay old and simple.

Fantastic review! Such a great looking bike!

V7 special in blu formale is the one to get! I’ve only test ridden one, but thought the power was sufficient, for what it is. I’m adding one to the garage in the spring, alongside a few Ducati’s. It’ll be nice to have a bike for one of those leisurely ‘clear your head’ kind of rides, and I can’t think of a better suited bike than the V7 for that.

Thank you for your video, I enjoyed it. I would prefer the V7 850 and I like the looks of the old style headlamp over the one on the stone. I like the dual gauges and spoked wheels, although I do not like tube tires. I also like the Triumph Benneville, but the valve lash adjustable on the Boneville is a chore where on the V7 is so simole, you don't even have to remove the fuel tank. I also like the shaft drive. My best friend just bought a V7 Saturday... I'm jeoules. I have to stay with three wheels these days because my wife always rides with me and she has battled cancer eight times, had 12 surgeries in ten years, maxed out on Chemo, radiation, and cyber knife treatments. She is currently on immunothearpy treatments and will be every 28 days for the rest of her life. When the cancer went to her brain it caused seizures and we were afraid one might cause an accident injuring both of us and possibbly others. So we went to a trike thinking I should be able to pull over and tend to her needs. If I could, I'd buy a V7 today. Thanks again for the video, ride safe and enjoy every journey.

I traded in my Triumph T120 Diamond for the V7 Special earlier this year. I never really connected with the T120 and it was a tad heavy to move around now that I'm in my 50's. The V7 is a lot less bike, which is a good thing and it's a lot more fun for me to ride and take through corners! I was dead set on getting the blue, but when I got to the dealership, the grey jumped out to me for some reason and still does. Love the centennario colors just wish it was gloss vs matte finish. Thanks for the agostini exhaust suggestion! Also.. check out longride saddlebags, very nicely done.

I liked the look of the Centenario so much; I bought one. No regrets. Great bike and a keeper.

You've sold this bike to me! Looks amazing 😍

Great review! High on my list of next bike; not too many dealers in Melbourne unfortunately. Got to sit on one in the store recently and had the sales person start it up but demo rides sounded a bit trickier. I’m torn between this and a RNineT but the Guzzi passion is hard to ignore.

Lovely bike and nice, clear appraisal. No 'pie shops' in Colombia, but I'm sure I could find a suitable alternative destination.

Excellent review and the head light issue is a plus for me and would choose the special. Like you said, the Stone has an LED so we have choices for people like me and others that want LED. After buying a Kawasaki w800 Cafe for it's unique looks, the fairing reminds me of old GP bikes and the bevel drive is a very one of the kind part. I am however always going to lust after the Moto Guzzi v7 after seeing the mark I, then II, III and now the 850! I have owned two 865cc air cooled Triumphs (SE and Thruxton 900) Cheers

Great review. I've put 2,000 miles on mine and it seems to loosen up into a great all round bike. The gear selection indicator is not so slow now, but on hot days that illusive neutral at the traffic lights is tiring on the clutch hand in city riding, as sometime the lights have changed just as you find it :) You get the 'goose cluck' on 1st-3rd, which is part of the character. But hey, it's a really great ride, can really motor along, handles incredibly well for the style of bike, and you feel like you are on something special - that's for sure. It is a great pillion bike too, my wife loves being on it . It's a keeper for me.

Great review, even better than before, if possible. I can't agree with you on the headlamp, but everything else was spot on.

For that exact reasons I own a 2003 Breva 750...complemented by a 2018 Royal Enfield Classic 500. Greetings from Porto/Portugal.

I’ve tested the T120, the Interceptor and the V7. I’ve found the T120 classy, well finished with a very low seat and a nice engine. But too nimble, and the 1st gear is way too long for the city. I didn't feel myself well on the Interceptor, not adapted to my morphology (I'm 1,65m). A bit too high, weight is placed at the top, but with a very smooth twin. The V7 is my favorite. Well finished, different, low seat, low weight, good position. It’s alive, it shakes, it vibrates. Riding it is a real pleasure, it’s my choice.

Who doesn’t love a Guzzi, great work Tegan until you got kicked off 🤣😂

Stunning bike 🏍

I’ve never even ridden a MG but it’s already at the top of my list for a second bike to go with the Harley. Just my style. V twin, air cooled, old school, simple, basic, and beautiful!! Definitely take this over the Triumph and especially the RE. A TRUE modern retro in every sense! I love the special with the twin clocks and chrome accents, especially that grab rail, but the centenario is special in its own right. They also have a “special edition” in black with red accents that’s gorgeous!

I went for the V7 (after 18 months of research). Four things persuaded me; chrome, didn’t want all that work; spoked wheels - because I live in central London I have to put a 32kg chain through wheels; LED headlight ; Speedo can’t ride with reading glasses! But they are both beautiful.

Agostini’s? Hell yes. Great bike. It’s a contender for the next bike for me.

I would definitely go the Centenaro. Just for the colour scheme alone.

Great review 👍👍👍

Hm i like the headlights is perfekt..and the dubbel clock is totally right

I brought a v7 sport in '77 from a motorcycle mechanic. Owner before him owned a motorcycle dealership and he picked this bike up in Italy in some sort of special fly in, tour with factory guides, then ship home. When the original owner saw the bike he was pissed at me. I llived on a dirt road and i didn't wash the bike all that much(ever) but he got used to me once i started spending money at his shop. First question i had was if the bike had ever been raced because all the bolts and screws were safety wired. He told me no but as the owner of a dealer ship that sold European bikes in the '70's he his mechanics had some down time. They also sold Ducati and Triumphs but Euro bikes weren't all that popular then. The Japanese had some pretty exciting offerings back then and were way faster in a straight line. Hell , my friends Yamaha 350 two stroke would leave me in the dust in a drag race but i would always catch him in the curves. Anyways, during the rainy season the mechanics work would get slow. He didn't dare lay them off because where would he find another mechanic that could work on bevel drive desmo capable mechanic which was essential if you sold Ducatis. So if things got slow he would assign them to work on his personal bikes. He added an extra layer of foam to the seat which didn't look as cool but was great on long rides. It was painted a Ferrari red which was a little more eye catching than the stock moto guzzi color. I brought the bike with mid twenties on the odometer but that didn't scare me because the chrome cylinder liners were legendary for lasting to 80k. He further eased my mind because he had the mechanics blue print and balance the top end at 15k just to refresh it! It was my favorite bike to this day and I think it's better looking than the current v7. The big drum brakes would fade on a long hill to the point where the lever would touch the bar but if you slowed down and downshifted it was manageable plus the drums were so big and the cooling fins so exquisite it looked better than the twin discs of the lemans in my opinion. Plus the huge drum filled the 18" rims so the spokes were really short. I want to say 4-5" long. I would never have sold it but i needed the service of aerial photography expert for some legal matter. He worked at a military aerospace facility and he said they frowned on any side jobs but he would risk it for the v7. He would also throw in his Moto Guzzi 1000 bagger. I rode that bike and it was smooth but it had a auto transmission and this weird linked brake system that didn't allow you to just use the rear brake. On my extremely steep dirt driveway the combo of auto transmission and linked brakes made the bike particularly hard to manage because if you locked up the front you were going to go down. He took me for a ride one time and he was a little over weight (300 plus) i wasn't skinny either at 185 and he didn't slow down enuf despite my warnings. When we hit the real steep dusty part ( dust would fill in deep ruts from the winter making the road appear to be in better shape than it really was. When vinny grabbed a bunch of brake both wheels locked up Vinny ( who was slightly effeminate not that it matters) let out a little girl scream that had me wondering if i could extract my legs from the bags and jump off. He let off the brakes entirely and actually managed to keep the bike upright which i have to give him credit for but his eyes appeared to be twice their normal size. I took a old BMW 600 R6 with a bad clutch and 50 k on the clock. Took plea bargain so Vinnie's expert analysis never used and lost a classic for a worn out commuter bike. I did make lemonade eventually. Found some one with 750 top end and refreshed everything from a legendary BMW machinist. I balanced it put it back together and rebuilt the fork with stiffer spring and thicker oil and raided the BMW dealers dumpster for some Michelin semi dirt / mostly street tires. Hey it was no GS but it suited my purposes. The engine was fresh and the 600 cam with 750 barrels, pistons and heads and carbs seemed to give it some low end grunt. At least it got be riding again!

I like the freaking headlight!!!

IMHO the best looking bike for sale at this point in time.

As far as Italian bikes, I have owned a ducati 860, moto morini 500 camel, laverda 3cl 1000, cagiva 650, and currently have a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 and a 2013 Moto Guzzi Stone 750. Have owned several German bikes to include BMW and Zundaps. Grew up with British bikes--meaning Triumph and BSA. Have never been interested in Harley. Owned several Suzuki's to include 2-stroke models and the Wankel rotary 500. The Moto Guzzis have been my favorite above all the rest. Quirky, reliable, tractor-like in that the Japanese "refinement" is not there--but if you love just being connected to machinery and sound--Moto Guzzi!--mike battle

Freaking awesome, kicked a major goal with this one. The return of a real motorcycle not something designed by a twenty something on meth.

Great looking bike, informative and stylish episode. Where do I enrol in the "weird thumb yoga course"?

The Stone’s LED headlight is superb, but a shame to lose the lovely twin dials and spokes. As far as I know, only Mistral make slip ons without needing a remap.

If you'd like the Stones LED headlight, i'll swap you for the Special's twin clocks.

I like rider ergonomics of the V9. It seems to fit me better than the V7.

A great review but i have to say i couldn't disagree more re the headlight. I had seen the V7 Stone in a UK review and the only two things i didn't like were the cheap n trendy LCD clocks and overstyled headlight so it was a joy to see your review and see the Special has those lovely twin clocks and traditional headlight. Perfect, for me at least. Only thing I'm not clear on is if the tyres are tubeless. Thanks again!

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Guzzi ride nice and look just as nice. Sexy bikes that turn heads everywhere you go, no exaggeration. I have a v7 Classic and don’t think it’s anything special. It’s just an old (12 years old) bike with some miles on it that looks the part of its age and miles. It gets more attention than any other bike I’ve ever had. It’s quite strange and took some getting used to because if you stop where other bike riders are at, it’s almost a guarantee they’re going to come over to talk about the bike

Got one in the same colour as yours. What works in Australia , works in Norway !👍

Love the bike but unfortunately here in the states the dealer network is sparse. Good review! 😀

No excuse for not having a fuel guage in this day and age. But it's not a deal breaker. I've had 3 Moto Guzzi's and loved each one. V7 Racer is my future choice.

Nice review, how about the suspensions? I see a lot of negative comments on the ride getting harsh when the road is anything but perfect....Thanks!

Got the Blue SE with Mistral exhausts (my 5th Guzzi), gets more comments than just about any bike I have owned, although might trade it on the new V100. Hello from NZ.

As a kid I had a Monza then switched to a Mk1 Spada which I have ridden for 35 or more years. But if my Spada dies or I get too decrepit to ride it, I would buy a V7 in a heartbeat.

Definitely don’t see many over here 👈 Pretty sure you can get a daymaker headlight from eBay for any bike. All of mine have them and no issues yet. lol thumb yoga class 😆😆 I like it Nice bike

I agree with your comments about the headlight. I think it would look stunning on the special and not out of place with this retro modern style of bike. I ride a 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 which is full of style and character but the Moto Guzzi Special 850 is my dream bike. Keep up the great work in Australia.

The headlight is perfect, it's a classic, dont put any stuff on it that distracts from this theme that's why you have other models. I have also read a few times that eagle across the headlight ruins the spread n penatration of the beam on the road. I love the bike but seat is a little low for me so l am now looking at a V85TT but still might go the V7 classic. Love the quality of build, it's a motorcycle not a machine. 👍🏻

First, the gear indicator is of the type that infers the gear based on speed and engine revs. That's why it is slow and why it shows "-" as soon as you pull the clutch lever. There is no mechanical sensor that reads the internal position of your gear . This is somewhat annoying when you need to stop quickly, come to a full stop but need to change gears. You simply don't know what gear you are in while you work your way through the box when standing still. This doesn't help finding neutral. Second, the head light can be interchanged with a plug-n-play LED version that replaces the entire internal light unit (reflector, bulbs etc). Other than that, the V7 is a brilliant retro bike.

Hi...The original product italian Styles Guzzi V7 Special very soddisfation and very quality in the world 🥰🤩

I prefer the round headlight on the special and I'll put some miles on the stock mufflers and see how they sound after their burnt in a little!

I have a 2014 Moto Guzzi California Custom, and I really like the look of the new 850cc V7. However, I have heard that the service indicator can only be reset by a dealer. This is not good for someone who does their own maintenance, and whose nearest dealer is 350 miles (560 kilometers) away. Also, there is no good reason for the bike to not come with cruise control (and I don't mean one of those cheezy throttle locks).

I'd love me a Guzzi as a second bike 😁

Very detailed review. It looks great. How tall are you? I am 5'7" and I don't like to ride anything except one where my feet can be flat on the ground when I stop. I have ridden since 1978 but have not had a bike since 2013.

I like the headlight as it is, change yours if you care to, but leave the stock one alone!

Absolutely the best looking bike on the planet. I have several guzzis in garage and love them, however this is best looking machine yet from guzzi.

It’s crazy that the Moto Guzzi is more expensive than the triumph t100 where you’re from, here I just picked mine up for the same price of a Interceptor it’s 5 thousand cheaper than the cheapest new bonneville not including tax to! lol 😅

I suppose a way around the mode button weirdness would be pulling in the clutch and letting the engine idle while you're changing modes. Annoying and not exactly seamless, but workable.

Im thinking will your legs won't get hot as cylinders are just behind your knees ?

I'd love Cent/Special baby.

To bad they didn't use the switches from the V9 or V85TT.

selling my aprilia for a Guzzi, my final bike as I am 70yo, long term biker. Tell me, does the new mufflers need any tuning? or is it just a clean swap out? thanks

want want want

Really liked the bike, but unfortunately in my country the dealers are not good; consequently the service or warranty support is awful. I finally went for a 2013 Honda CB1100.

Where can I get those Agostini Pipes? I missed the link.

I know I'm being picky here, but why can't Guzzi offer the Centenario paint scheme on the special as well? Doesn't seem to me that this would be that difficult, and would make up my mind in a split second to buy the Centenario Special!

Easy to work on

If i could buy ithinkt that should be that one, because of the especs but it's true that something details are missing in this model

Silly question, are those spoked rims tubeless? I know from experience (HD), getting a flat tyre 100 kilometres from home was no fun.