★ 2021 MOTO GUZZI V7 STONE REVIEW ★

A review on the charming moto guzzi v7 stone
kindly loaned by DEARDEN MOTORCYCLES
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[m]

What’s so great about these moto guzzis is they don’t egg you on to go fast, or want to pass every slow car - they make you actually want to relax and chill cause they’re so enjoyable to ride slow. This makes them a safer bike cause speed is the killer. I love my v7. Love the engine and riding position and feel of the bike.

[paulbutler]

My son bought the 2021 V7 this summer and I was finally able to take it out for a ride this week. What a nice motorcycle! It is a perfect combination of old school simplicity mixed with enough modern technologies in a rider friendly package that reminds me of how bikes were meant to be: fun, enjoyable transportation. I have a Harley Sportster and a Harley Road King along with a Yamaha SR500 in my garage. All are simple fun to ride motorcycles. This V7 s what I would call a rider's motorcycle. I may well have to add one to my stable. I am constantly amazed at how many people compare bikes like Harleys and Moto Guzzis to modern soulless sport bikes saying the sport bike will blow these others away. They are sadly missing the whole point of riding a motorcycle in the first place. Still, this Guzzi has just enough power and handing to certainly put a smile on your face. And knowing you are not riding just another cookie cutter machine is a rather pleasing feeling. Moto Guzzi did a fine spectacular job wih the upgrade on this 2021 V7.

[neilabraham-dowsing]

I have just been out on my Guzzi 1400 Eldorado. Down the country roads from Marlow in Buckinghamshire, through Henley and on towards Reading. I had Triumphs for many years so fancied a change. Tried other Triumph, Harley Fat Boy and an Indian Chieftain. Then I tried the Guzzi. I was hooked after 10 seconds. A 240 mile test ride nailed it. I have had the bike for 5 years now. Nothing has ever gone wrong. Twice around Europe and its a bike I will never sell. All the Ferrari owners I pass are always cranning their necks to see what it is.

[davidphillips]

I'm six-four with a 34 inch inseam and I'm very comfortable on mine. After 55 years of riding, it is in fact the most comfortable motorcycle I've ever owned. Love that seat!

[stephenc]

I had never ridden a Guzzi, I test rode this model today and liked it so much I bought one.

[davidspin]

I just found MG, rode one 10 years ago, now I have 2. Most people have no clue how awesome these are.

[elisabattle]

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

[frase]

I've got a 2021 V7 Centenario. It's the bike that brought me back to motorcycling after a 16 year hiatus. Used to ride sport bikes exclusively and I could not be happier to be riding this retro standard now. For me, everything about the machine screams cool.

[morganzola]

So I've just bought a v7 850 special, and had my first ride( if you don't include the test ride)on a Guzzi in 53 years of riding bikes. Only done 112 miles on it and running it in. It's returning an impressive 73 mpg, and I'm rather
heavy. Love the way this bike rides, and the feel of the engine, and the way it cleans up real easy. With all the salt on the roads just now I was expecting to be doing a bit of elbow greasing, but it all washed off the exhaust pipes, barrels, heads and rocker covers, hadn't baked on so I concluded it doesn't get overly hot. It's not a fast bike by today's standards, but certainly entertaining, and I happen to know its capable of going faster than the majority of riders are 😉.

[GJS-live]

Great to see the V7 reviewed Mark. I have a 2015 V7ii Special as a 2nd bike (also have GS 1200 Rallye)and it's addictive. It'll do motorways no problem but shine in cities, A and B roads. They are fun to ride relaxed but a giggle when you thrash them too. Build quality superb, solid, and no complex electronics. Visceral and full of character. Came across it by accident when researching Street Twins. The tank range 230 miles and shaft drive are big plus points few reviewers mention. And the size, unless you're 6' plus is very user-friendly. Anyone thinking about a Street Twin or RE650 should check them out. I got mine with 3500 miles on the clock in showroom condition for £4750. Yes, the new one has a bigger engine but also more weight so worth checking out earlier models and saving a few grand. Cheers.

[Lucan.]

Got one exactly the same apart from those neat mirrors... Had it 6mths 2500mls and absolutely love it...I concur with everything you say Mark, excellent fair review.. Every time I pass it in the garage, lifts my spirts and can't wait for spring. Although with my heated gloves and vest have sneaked out occasionally on decent winter days..( if only we had that kit years ago when I had to commute daily on the bike throughout the year.)
Being retro in years myself ( septuagenarian.) the V7 suits me just fine, can comfortably spend hours in the saddle, loads of grunt and handles beautifully loads of character, trickles easily through standing traffic. Looks unique outside the cafe, a proper motorcycle...What's not to like... a cracking bike...

[neilanderson]

As a mature beginner, this really seems like a bike steeped in class. At some point I really must try one. I love the corsa edition with the retro racing look

[MotoTvWoodsFarm]

Guzzi make their owners smile. As none Guzzi owner you notice it. For that reason alone maybe worth considering getting one

[RZORLIGHT]

Guzzi bikes are something special.
The engine, the design (i love how the tank is formed) the character...
One day i will get one of those beauties!

[JohnDown-xybz]

Would just like to say this man does a magnificent review on all bikes honest and straight with no wasted over kill. Brilliant if i wanted to buy a bike would look for his review

[valvegeek]

Excellent. I bought the Special version October '21, love it to bits. Had two older Guzzis years ago, this is way better than them. The mpg display is next to useless, so I ignore it and just go by the trip odo (i.e., the 'old fashioned' way), and low fuel light to get an idea when to next fill up. Mpg for me so far seems to be high 40's low 50's, depends what sort of roads you're on, traffic etc. Re 'shaft-jacking' and torque reaction - these are things non-Guzzi / BMW people seem to focus on - the simple answer is, you cease to noitce after a short while, then it's never an issue. 😁

[peterellis]

I'm with Michael Oh. I, too, own a 2019 V7 Special and love it for the same reasons. He articulated the magic of Moto Guzzi very well--they really do make safe, lawful riding incredibly enjoyable. The V100 Mandello is right in the center of my radar for an early spring 2024 purchase.

[kretonslovechild]

Great vid Mark! After watching this and many other reviews over the last few weeks I tried a V7 Stone today and ended up getting one in the Arancione Rame (orange copper) color as a stablemate to my 2012 Concours. I love my Connie, but she's a big girl and for a while now I've thought how much fun it'd be to have a nice middleweight to throw around on shorter rides, as well as something that flows air better during our hot Central Texas summers. I knew I wanted something other than another inline 4, and I think the V7's transverse V-twin is pretty much the polar opposite character-wise. At first I thought the vibration might be too much "character" for me, but after several miles it grew on me, and in conjunction with the wonderful torque, it really gave me that old school man/machine connectedness feeling. And speaking of torque, even though I expected it from the reviews I'd seen, it pulls even better than I thought it would! My Connie has an ECU flash that greatly enhances the torque at low RPM, and yet the V7 felt darn near as snappy between 2500-3500 RPM! It's very easy to short-shift and still get decent acceleration, which will help with the fun factor as I'm breaking it in. I was also quite surprised at how little wind blast I got even at 70 mph, and that was with my stiffer cool weather textile jacket. Should be even less noticeable with my mesh jacket. The bike I rode and ended up getting was brand new, not a demo, and yet the tranny was smoother than I expected. Clutch pull was ridiculously easy, although like some reviewers I found the friction zone on the wide side. Doesn't bother me though - just adds to the bike's character. And as some have also noted finding neutral required a bit more finesse than with my Connie, but not enough to be annoying. Even if it doesn't become easier I know I'll get accustomed to it since probably half the bikes I've owned have had this issue. Really looking forward to when I bring the little fella home!

[jamesnewman]

Yeah Guzzi's have always been about the torque, tons of it. Nice to hear the throaty and very recognisable Guzzi V7 sound as well. Although the old carbureter Guzzi's had a legendary sound!
Well over here in Italy it's sold very well, esp the Centenario. Great review mate, thanks 👍

[fasteddy]

Average fuel consumption at relaxed speeds (country lanes) of my V7 850 Special is about 22 km/liter or 62 mpg (imperial). My tripmeter indicates 33 km/liter, hence is 50% optimistic. I also have a V7 III Special which does about 23 km/liter and on that one the tripmeter is correct.