MY25 V7-850 UPDATES?!

[Matt Bryant]

This morning I drove down to my local Guzzi dealer (West Chester, PA) and asked them when they expect the new 2025 V7 Sport. They said probably late March. I told them to put me down for the first green one. No deposit yet, but when they get shipping dates, we will make the trade. What prompts me to trade my 2017 V7 III Special? And man, I have loved this bike. Well, about 2 weeks ago I rode my Aprilia Tuono 660 and the Blue Goose back to back. I really noticed:

1). the inferior braking of the V7, emergency stops are really not up to par
2) the front shock dives, and generally bumpy ride on our very bumpy PA roads.

So yeah, there you go. I will update progress on this intention next spring. I hope Agostini makes some aftermarket cans, and Guzzi makes a rear rack and Dart makes a fly screen.

Gives me something to look forward to. I like the new Sport. Told my local dealer: save the first green one for me, let me know when you expect shipping. I like the new Sport.

. I had a 2021 v7 850, it was a fantastic bike, but more power and torque, CRUISE CONTROL, dual disc brembos and usd forks are all pluses. I was thinking bout buying the new triumph speed twin 1200 because it's a retro bike with modern equipment that make it a great road bike and also they added cruise Control to it. I will get the v7 sport, Lord willing.

 

[Matt Bryant]

I like it. Seems like some parts bin swapping has happened in regard to the RBW throttle body, gigantic cat under the frame, associated ride modes and cruise control appear very similar to the v85tt. The front brakes look the same as the v85. Perhaps the fork setup is based upon the v85 also. It's unlikely the engine has the same internal features of the v85, or they'd likely have highlighted those changes helping to bump the power and torque claims.

I'd ride it, probably love it. Not likely to buy one anytime soon. I think it would be great to see a truly modernized version of the Sport that isnt a watered down version with retro paint. Perhaps produced in a numbered run and priced accordingly.

Also I plan to customize it and make it look like a modern version of the 1971 v7 sport. Hopefully works out way I imagining, super excited to do it.

 

[lucydad]

My two concerns about the new Sport: 1) the single instrument cluster, no color, extremely basic and 2) the added weight compared to my 2017 V7 III Special. I think Luigi in Mandello blew it with this cluster.

When the bikes arrive in SE PA, I will ask for a test ride and do it back to back with my Special, and then decide. Any idea on USA pricing? I would have to add a fly screen, head guards and likely aftermarket cans to open up the sound. We will see. Another option I am considering (maybe, perhaps, could be) is the Triumph Speed 400. Low weight is a plus of the S400, and lower horsepower suitable for my local roads and traffic (slow and congested). Humph.

 

[DeadEye]

My two concerns about the new Sport: 1) the single instrument cluster, no color, extremely basic and 2) the added weight compared to my 2017 V7 III Special. I think Luigi in Mandello blew it with this cluster.

When the bikes arrive in SE PA, I will ask for a test ride and do it back to back with my Special, and then decide. Any idea on USA pricing? I would have to add a fly screen, head guards and likely aftermarket cans to open up the sound. We will see. Another option I am considering (maybe, perhaps, could be) is the Triumph Speed 400. Low weight is a plus of the S400, and lower horsepower suitable for my local roads and traffic (slow and congested). Humph.

Pick up an exhaust , new intake filter, SAS delete and Tune from Todd and you will have a New bike with everything you loved from the Old one

 

[kildareman]

My two concerns about the new Sport: 1) the single instrument cluster, no color, extremely basic and 2) the added weight compared to my 2017 V7 III Special. I think Luigi in Mandello blew it with this cluster.

When the bikes arrive in SE PA, I will ask for a test ride and do it back to back with my Special, and then decide. Any idea on USA pricing? I would have to add a fly screen, head guards and likely aftermarket cans to open up the sound. We will see. Another option I am considering (maybe, perhaps, could be) is the Triumph Speed 400. Low weight is a plus of the S400, and lower horsepower suitable for my local roads and traffic (slow and congested). Humph.

Subjective but I personally think the single instrument, once centrally mounted, is a vast improvement on twin instruments. It's not cluttered, it's easy to read and it's an improvement on analogue gauges. In my opinion.

 

[GTM®]

Pick up an exhaust , new intake filter, SAS delete and Tune from Todd and you will have a New bike with everything you loved from the Old one

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[GTM®]

Well, about 2 weeks ago I rode my Aprilia Tuono 660 and the Blue Goose back to back. I really noticed:
1). the inferior braking of the V7, emergency stops are really not up to par
2) the front shock dives, and generally bumpy ride on our very bumpy PA roads.

Apples, oranges. Completely different machines and purpose. That said:
1. You missed the opportunity to upgrade the brake caliper as they are no longer in production, but an upgraded master cylinder, rotor and pads make a huge difference. I road-raced a basic single disk bike in the early 90s, (below) and many who swapped front ends to dual disks and a wider rim, didn’t gain anything, as I won several regional championships on the bike shown below. That said, dual disks are beneficial on heavier bikes, and the V7-850 is hovering near 500 lbs. i’ll weigh the next one I have in the shop.
2. You’re still on stock suspension then? No stock bike will deliver any of what an upgraded version will. Simple facts on a small block. Even the new Sport here will benefit from upgrades. Guaranteed. The shocks still look to be shared with the Stone.

 

[Matt Bryant]

Subjective but I personally think the single instrument, once centrally mounted, is a vast improvement on twin instruments. It's not cluttered, it's easy to read and it's an improvement on analogue gauges. In my opinion.

I never had problem with the display on my 2021 stone 850. I liked it, except for not having fuel Guage which apparently has been added on the sport version.

 

[9mary7]

Apples, oranges. Completely different machines and purpose. That said:
1. You missed the opportunity to upgrade the brake caliper as they are no longer in production, but an upgraded master cylinder, rotor and pads make a huge difference. I road-raced a basic single disk bike in the early 90s, (below) and many who swapped front ends to dual disks and a wider rim, didn’t gain anything, as I won several regional championships on the bike shown below.
2. You’re still on stock suspension then? No stock bike will deliver any of what an upgraded version will. Simple facts on a small block. Even the new Sport here will benefit from upgrades. Guaranteed. The shocks still look to be shared with the Stone.


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