2017 Moto Guzzi V7 iii Racer Review
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In this video I review the Moto Guzzi V7 iii Racer over some great backroads in and around The Plains, VA, with a coffee stop at Happy Creek Coffee & Tea.
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little insight for anyone thinking of a v7 racer or any guzzi for that matter.
I bought a 2014 racer in 2015 left over. I loved the bike but sold it, thinking I needed more for a bmw R1200gs rallye a few years later. With all the features my GS had and how great it was it was a huge mistake. I sold the GS and I’m back on a 2014 V7 racer.
Theirs absolutely nothing like riding a moto guzzi. Nothing sounds like it or rides like it. It makes you smile the entire time your on it and it’s soul in a motorcycle. This is a really great review from him and very honest. Nothings perfect, but you can tweak these little bikes in some awesome ways. Happy riding!
The Moto Guzzi V7 iii Racer is a soulful beast with its air-cooled transverse V-twin engine singing beneath me on a great day in the Virginia countryside. I hope you enjoy the review.
Thank you for the video! Please, could I know what kind of phone holder do you use in the video? Thank you!
Own a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT that carried me 130 miles on one cylinder at highway speed (even passed other cars) when a plug wire crapped out on a Sunday morning and no options for replacement. Also own a 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone and love its handling, lighter weight, and quality of manufacturing. Have owned Kawasaki, Suzuki, Moto Morini, Laverda, BMW, Triumph, BSA, Zundapp, Indian and will ALWAYS STAY WITH GUZZI!!!
Nice Mille GT story and I'm happy to hear you're a committed MG enthusiast! The V7 is a very nice series of bikes and very approachable too. Enjoy!
Thank you Scott for the great review! I too have a 2017 Racer and am falling in love with it. The bike is so rare around here that it's hard to get others rider opinions - I feel like I'm on an island! Please continue updates!!
Thank you for commenting and it's great to hear you love your Guzzi! The Racer has a lot of soul. Enjoy the rest of your week and ride safe! Cheers.
Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed your review, including the run through your scenic countryside.
Being British, I have a bias towards Triumph bikes but I do admire the Moto Guzzi range.
The view over the clocks and bars as well as your commentary, reminded me of the 865 cc Thruxton bikes I have owned.
They also had their limitations but were a joy to ride.
Liked and subscribed.
Thank you for subscribing and bias are allowed. I'm keen to see if I can get a go on the new adventure Triumph 900 once released. The brand is putting out some very interesting bikes.
Excellent video and audio quality. Thanks! Very knowledgeable commentary also.
Much appreciated and have a great week.
Drove once the super elegant V7 iii Milano version and loved it. Beautiful landcapes very nice review.
Cool and thank you for commenting.
Great review, thanks for the details!
You're welcome. I had fun making this video.
Don't dare let the somewhat low HP number scare you off Guzzi V7's. I have a 200HP rocket with tons of rider aids and thousands in suspension and a V7 among my bikes. Guess which would go first. The V7 is a bike that any sane person could enjoy for a lifetime. They are also durable. They might have a few minor bugs when delivered, but once buttoned up they'll go for more miles than most could ever do. One account comes to mind of 100k miles with relatively little done to it. They are great for anyone that isn't about pissing contests and they have a group of very pleasant and knowledgeable, if a bit quirky, people that will welcome you to the brand.
Good review as I am considering purchasing this year and model here in Canada. Loved the scenery and your ride.
Kenneth - thank you and happy hunting! The V7 is a very soulful thing.
Thanks for the video and scenery. I have a new (to me) V7 Racer and will be heading out to Snickersville Turnpike and The Plains on a weekend soon.
Congrats on the V7 Racer! Yes - Route 734 is really nice, as is Route 626 to the Plains. I also enjoy heading thru Marshall and then north to Rectorstown and down into Delaplane. Lots of great roads for you and the V7. Enjoy and safe riding!
I ride once this bike.
I love it.
It is a bike with a soul, as you say.
The experience is stunnig.
I'm glad you enjoyed the ride! MG's have their quirks, but the noises and movements add to the experience if you listen to the machine. Thank you for commenting and stay safe.
Wonderful review!
Sarah - thank you!
An excellent, intelligent review.....thank you! I have a V7 Special all of 3 days and 45 miles old.....45 glorious miles! What a fantastic motorcycle, so un-Japanese...I also have a V Strom 650....The Guzzi V7 is a wonderful motorcycle. As for that red light that goes on at 4,500rpm....that is a warning light to upshift when the bike is new and it can be changed, as detailed in the manual. You can set it at what ever point you want. And I need to visit Plains Virginia.....my kind of town.
Scott - thank you for the kind words. Congrats on the new machine and enjoy! The Plains, VA is nice. Happy Holidays and stay safe. Cheers.
Very nice, great roads and a classic little guzzi ..
Yes - a lovely combo. Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year.
Beautiful bike, beautiful country.
True - both are pretty nice. More videos will be coming.
Says it all really :D
Nice place to make the review, and the Guzzi is wonderful, good job.
Thank you!
Great, balance review. I’m looking to buy a V7 and keep switching between the Special, the Racer and the Stone as all beautiful bikes for different reasons. Thanks for the vid and also a glimpse at the Plains which looks like a cool little spot. Cheers from Australia.
You're welcome and happy hunting!
I bought a 2017 Racer last year - love it! Never looked back - it's very comfortable for dropped bars and the tack is great to have...
Thanks for the video, I enjoyed watching it. I got a V7 too, but not the racer. You don't need rev so high as shown in the vid, the engine takes all revs above 2500 rpm easily, sometimes even lower. It is kinda torquy. Just enjoy the good vibrations...
Thanks you and the V7 does produce good vibes. Have a great week.
I have a 2010 V7 Classic and the interesting thing for a torquey v-twin is that it likes to rev. Cruising between 4k-5k is where it's happiest. Moto Guzzi are fantastic bikes and it's a true shame more people aren't buying them.
MG is a special brand. Not enough people know about them (ironically) as MG does very little advertising. Hopefully, new products will give them a boost. Thank you for commenting.
Great video, I had to sell my Le Mans when moved to Thailand. Guzzi has just arrived here but a 2017 model V7 is near $13000
Thank you. I've always loved the look of the LeMans and would love to review one. Yes - the import taxes are steep, even on used bikes. The local machinery is very affordable, but they aren't a Moto Guzzi. Happy riding w/whatever you decide to get!
Great review sir. I’m really looking To pick up VII stone. I was conflicted for a long time with the Bonneville vs the VII however the fit and finish combined with the shaft drive made my decision. Thanks
You're welcome and happy hunting! There are some great deals on them.
Avid - right now I'm about where you were...unsure which to like...my conflict is between the V7 III Stone, Triumph Street Twin or T100.
I, like you, agree about the shaft drive. I was also thinking, with the V-Twin being transverse, would make the valves easy to get to for checks/adjustments.
One of the best or maybe the best review of the MG Racer in CZcams. Love the views and the road perfect for that bike. I noticed that you were in 4th gear at 4K rpm but could not see the speed. Can you ride this bike on the highway at 75 mph without stressing the engine too much? Thanks and please more videos of the racer.cheers
Thanks very much. The bike will certainly work at 75 mph. But the buffeting will get long in the tooth. I enjoyed the V7 most between 35 and 60 mph on secondary roads. You get to use all the revs and work thru the gears - which is very rewarding. There will definitely be more videos coming along.
He was doing about 60
@@atastefortheroad4475 there are two more gears available, it's a six speed box
Hello, very good video. I have noticed that you drive the moto guzzi at a very high RPM and that the red light constantly comes on to change gear. Unlike Japanese motorcycles, the Guzzi are low to intermediate RPM motorcycles. These motorcycles like to go between 3000 and 4000 RPM, for example the Moto Guzzi V7 lll at 80 km/h the tachometer indicates 3000 rpm and at 100 km/h it indicates 3750 RPM and I have noticed in most of the video that you ride in 4 gear at 5000 RPM with the red shift light on. It is better to change to 6 gear and have the engine run smooth and at a happy low RPM. Greetings from Costa Rica Central America.
Owner of a V7lll stone
You can adjust the rpm gear shift indicator threshold! Hold your “MODE” button when your display is in the “ODOMETER” mode. Toggle until you see the “SET GEAR SHIFT” option. Hold the “MODE” button again to select this option. Each time the “MODE” button is selected, your rpm goes up by 100. Hold down “MODE” to save your setting.
Hope this helps!! Owner of a V7 stone III here and absolutely loving this machine!
William - thank you for the feedback. I learned after finishing my evaluation that the dealer forgot to make the change. Glad to hear you're enjoying your V7. Happy riding!
Like it bit like le man ,the most beautiful machine ever made , except commando perhaps
Unplug the light, simple , easy. Get some better slipons and let it breath. Add a bit of spring to the front end. Think like we did with home built cafe bikes out of cb550’s and such. I wanted to stab that light till I found how to cut it
It does get better as you go along, but sadly the transmission gets a bit worse. Missing gears when pushing on does not inspire complete confidence. But still, a wonderful bike and the whole series is a ton of fun. Not fast, but in corners without extra weight - it's a joy
I definitely enjoyed my time with the V7 Cafe. All the best.
Lovely location.
Very true. This was filmed in and around The Plains and Middleburg, VA. Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year.
This is a longitudinally mounted engine, not transverse. The Street Twin is transversely mounted.
Beautiful motorcycle. I bought the Triumph Thruxton in 2013 instead of Moto Guzzi’s current offering because the Triumph smoked it on all points.
The MG Cafe is a great looking machine and I'm glad to hear you are loving your Triumph. Have a good week. Cheers.
There's something about the Moto Guzzi thats just really interesting and makes you want to ride one, I've never ridden one but I'd love to. (#TeamLane)
I agree 100%. The brand has a real sense of place and offers something unique to the world.
look for the Griso! You won't find more character in a bike anywhere else :)
@@GabryLuke3D Funny you should mention the Griso. I was getting my Ducati serviced last weekend and my Ducati dealership had one in for service. Lovely details!
@@atastefortheroad4475 I own one and could not be happier. I fell immediately in love with it, the "criminal" name, the sound, the looks and that spinning motion when you rev the engine... really makes it feel alive. It has a character like no other bike. Which version of the Griso was it that you saw?
@@GabryLuke3D I'm not quite sure. It was silver w/the Griso name on the tank. It was in lovely condition.
I'm looking to get myself a 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone from a dealer in Arlington Virginia.
I have so many questions about the V7 III before I bring mine home though.
What's the method for resetting the "service required indicator" on the display?
What's the proper break in method for the V7 III?
How many miles before I'd need to do my first oil change? "Looking to do all maintenance myself"
Kaleb - The Racer here was purchased from Moto in Arlington and he negotiated the 1st service at about 700 miles w/the deal. I don't own a MG so I don't know the exact procedures. The manual will have most of the answers you're looking for - along with the MG forums. Just make sure you keep your receipts and use authorized filters/parts in case you have a warranty issue. Lovely machine and I'm sure you can negotiate a great deal. Happy hunting.
Hi, i think your red light indicater is still in rodation mode. See in your manuel how to adjust the inficator light . You can adjust the indicator at the end of the rpm curve
Tom - thanks for commenting. Post ride - I learned the dealership forgot to reset it after the 1st service. It's meant to discourage over revving during the 1st 600 miles.
@@atastefortheroad4475 I was going to comment the same - it was clearly still in rev-nanny mode and should have been set higher at the first service. But, you can also do it through yourself as mentioned above.
@@MultiVogon Good to know. Thanks.
This is a longitudinally mounted engine, the crank being parallel with the axis of the bike. A Harley or Ducati would be transverse mounted with the crank perpendicular.
Actually I think it this V-twin as transverse, because a line drawn through the spark plugs is perpendicular to the crank! But mainly because the cylinders stick out to each side.
@@pmstirling As to cylinders and cranks - cylinders can be aligned in an I, spread in a V or even a W or radial (airplane) or opposing in a flat - as in Subaru. None of these identify longitudinal or transverse. The distinction lies in whether the crank axis aligns with the vehicle axis - longitudinal, or it runs perpendicular to the vehicle axis - transverse. (My view is transverse to yours.)
Anyone named Scott gets the thumbs up from me! Seriously though, nice review. I found your channel from the Missenden Flyer comments from his Moto Guzzi review.
I've been wanting to try the V7 III Stone, as well as the Triumph Street Twin and T100 (leaning more towards the ST). I like the shaft drive of this bike and positioning of the V-Twin would make valve checks and adjustments easy.
Any idea what the long-term reliability of this bike or brand looks like? Being in central Pennsylvania there aren't any dealers close...about 90 mins away in northern Maryland.
Hi Scott and thank you for commenting. I enjoy TMF as well. Servicing should be quite easy with everything exposed. In terms of reliability, I'm not aware of any particular reliability issues. GuzziTech.com is well know for parts and advice.
The sales discount you'll get should offset a bit more on the maintenance side - depending upon your mileage.
Funny you should mention the dealership out in Western Maryland. I've reviewed their stock as the local MG/Vespa/Aprilia dealer isn't very appealing. The Maryland folks appear to have a good reputation. My recommendation would be to ride everything you're interested in and then decide. They bikes you mention have different personalities. Happy hunting!
@@atastefortheroad4475 my wife and I are planning a trip to that dealer to check out what they have. It's not going to be our only or even primary bike...we have a Burgman scooter that she enjoys being a passenger on and I have a BMW F650gs for my adventures. Looking to add something with some character for short rides and the occasional wrenching. I might be selling the BMW as I don't know that I need 3 machines and don't find myself off-road that much anymore.
Thanks for the response and the website to check out. Appreciate it!
@@scotteger6271 You're welcome and have a great weekend!
You can turn that warning light off easily. It’s only supposed to flash during the first 900 miles break in period. Should be turned off after first service. What did you think of the vibration/rumble thing the Guzzi’s do? I’m still getting used to it on mine. It definitely smooths out at higher RPMs.
I just bought a used 2017 V7iii Special with 3500 miles for 6 grand. I’m digging it.
Yes - the owner mentioned this after seeing the video. He'll catch it at the next service. The rocking is a character of the brand - like BMWs boxer twin. I enjoy a bit of character. However, I did find my feet got somewhat numb from the peg vibes after a day in the saddle. Your price sounds right. All in, the V7 is a great deal. Thanks for commenting and enjoy the bike!
Wow didn't expect to find a Trickling Springs Creamery reference. It's owned by my neighbor running a Ponzi scheme.
I just looked this up - that's very unfortunate. Their ice cream was good.
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
Now that's commitment! Congratulations on your decision and all the very best when the V7 arrives!
@@atastefortheroad4475 thanks bro.
Any negatives for the 2020 LE Demo version?
Robie - I can't say for sure because I haven't ridden it, but given the lack of changes MG made to the 2020 I would suspect it's the same as the 2017. Stylish machine.
Why are you riding with your fingers around the clutch lever 🤔
Like keeping two fingers over the brake lever, it's to save time in an emergency situation. Conditions can change very quickly.
For pity's sake, if you're just going to be cruising along the road at a leisurely 55-60 change up to 6th. The bike will be happy too!
Thanks for commenting. Bikes operate best between peak torque and hp - which is 4900 and 6000 for the V7. The chassis is loaded and more balanced and responds quickly to inputs. The roads here are more varied than they appear as the GoPro visually flattens everything in its path. Enjoy the rest of your week.
This or a continent gt?
Thomas - that's an interesting question. It depends upon what you want - a straight forward daily ride or something to fuss over. The Guzzi is beautifully finished and well built with quirks. The GT is more practical. If you've got good dealerships reasonably close by I'd test them both - to see which one fits better, how you'll be treated as a customer, what puts a bigger smile on your face. Both marque communities strong. I hope this helps. Happy hunting!
@@atastefortheroad4475 thank you for replying! this definitely helps
@@teej6632 My pleasure. Either machine will provide a lot of joy!
I recently rode a demo ride on all of the moto guzzi lineup and ill be frankly honest. They ride like shit . I rode a new triumph boneville and its a night and day difference.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the Triumph. I like what MG does, but they don't appeal to everyone. Happy hunting!
You go to prison for speeding? I own one of these and it’s typically Italian. You’re just another American guy who doesn’t get it.