2019 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber First Ride & Review
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I love Moto Guzzi bikes and ride a Stelvio myself. The Bobber is gorgeous. Moto Guzzis are proper bikes with the shake, rattle and roll like the old time machines. You really have to be a motorcycle conasoir to enjoy these. Thanks for the great review.
Thanks mate! Appreciate it
connoisseur*
If you're going to try to compliment yourself, by calling yourself a "conasoir"...SPELL CHECK first. 🤡
I’ve owned this bike for a year... absolutely love it. I moved my pegs 100 mm forward. The seat is way more comfortable when u remove the pillion. I still smile every time I’m on it.
Sounds like a good move on the footpegs. I’d have liked a little more space behind them
Well for 2017 it still had the pegs forward but came with a kit to move them back. I didn't. They did that because riders knees were right on the engine...I tried both options and chose the first. In any case it's not like the V7 there's no room to hug the tank with your knees...
Do you find it underpowered? I found some good deals on the older model. Trying to decide old model or new with increased hp.
Riders in London are a different breed, even when I do filter in the states it’s when everyone is stopped, it’s just full send across the pond
I don't own one of these, but I admire them greatly. I like clean classic lines and what this bike brings to the table.
Thanks for a well rounded report. My son has just taken delivery of a new Moto Guzzi V7 Stone with the night pack. Lovely bike. I had possibly the first V50 in Wales many years ago and now around 36 or so years later he has his own Guzzi. I’ve just subscribed to your channel and look forward to more great content. Regards, Bob, South Wales
Thanks bob and welcome! Coincidentally I was actually lucky enough to take an old V50 for a spin last week! It was an old Italian police bike and still had the paint, sirens, and luggage. It was surprisingly smooth! A lovely bike
Such a well produced vid. Great voice to listen to. One of my two best reviewers on bikes, the other being FortNine. Well done, keep it up. Gee.
These videos are fantastic. I'm now persuaded to get my first bike!
Fantastic review of a fantastic bike!
We call ''filtering'' splitting lanes in the US. In many states it is legal. Especially places with extremely heavy traffic during rush hours, like California. But watching you go through the cars and busses in the city, as well as other reviewers doing the same thing, drives my blood pressure up, while I'm sitting here safe on my couch lol. I really don't know how you guys dont get squished daily. Good luck bro!!
Great review. Balanced views and you explained why you were making those views👍👍
great looking bike and great review! Awesome transition in the video from the city to the open road!
Thanks EH! Was nice to have the bike long enough to shoot a bit of both as normally I get an hour or so
Great review - and bonus points for having avoided any annoying catchphrases in your vids! 😉
Thanks Jimbo! Appreciate it!
Fantastic review of the Bobber. So much so that my wife is getting one.
She was also impressed with your mobile phone holder that was mounted to the middle of the bars. Is this a universal mount or phone specific?
That amazes me that you're allowed to filter through traffic like that. That gives motorcycles a huge advantage for commuting.
Nice bike and a great objective review. Thanks Bob!
Thanks Phil!
More Guzzi's please, love the channel btw...
Nice review. What a beautiful bike. I am having the impression it would relax me so much...
Thanks mate - yes it's a lovely machine. A nice easy ride
Another great review, as always. I love Moto Guzzis so it's good to see you testing a few. Not so sure about riding down some of those country lanes though. When I lived in England I probably did the same, in fact I know I used to, but sitting in the comfort of my study in Oz, it looked kinda scary !!
Thanks Dave! I think the gopro makes it look faster than it is...
The rural back lanes of the British Isles is roller-coaster country. They will sharpen up your technique, no end. Get yourself up onto the Snowy Mountains roads Dave, before you get too rusty.
Great review! Love your style
Thanks Kelly! Appreciate it 👍
Solid video bud. I’m definitely in the ‘not a bobber’ camp, but whatever it is it sounds like a solid bike.
Cheers mate. Don’t see what the fuss is about re it being a bobber or not tbh. The seating position feels pretty similar to the triumph. And once you remove the pillion seat which takes 2 mins, it’s about as much of a bobber as anything else on the market atm isn’t it? They’re all just modern interpretations...
It has the aesthetic charm of a cafe racer , albeit in a bobberesque shell. I love it’s split personality!
Triumph may have the upper hand but they’re made in bloody Hinckley. At least Moto Guzzi have stayed true to their roots.
re 9:36 ish. On your point of going around 30 MPH town roads, I completely agree. If all I'd ever wanted to do was ride 30 to 40 MPH town roads then my ex CB125R could do them well, and it was nice and light to manually handle, and did over 100 MPG, so no range issues on it, ever . The 60 MPH twisties was why I had to pass my test ( plus take a pillion ).
On the torque assisted clutch on the Triumphs, I completely agree. The Street and Speed twins were hardly any different to amount of effort needed to operate my CB125R. The training school's Honda CB600 from 2008 ish had a clutch where I thought I was training my left hand to crush billiard balls !
Haha! Yep - the fact that I ride mainly in town where you’re slipping the clutch a lot really sold me on the Street Twin. Such a nice feel to the clutch feel. You really appreciate it when you switch to another bike
Good review!
I really admire your work. Thanks! This was posted some months back but if you're checking comments; I'm wondering if you recall how you did on gas mileage with this? I really like how the V7 has a 5+ gallon tank! This one is a bit over a gallon smaller. How many miles to a tank? A second question, can't recall if you did a V7 video. Have you ridden that one and could you give a quick comparison for someone considering both? Thanks very much and stay safe!
I really enjoyed this V9 review. It's the first review I have watched about this bike and I found it informative and it sparked my interest in the bike.
As I'm getting on a bit, may I ask, is the clutch action light?. I appreciate your comments about the difference between the V9 and Triumph clutch. A full day riding and pulling the clutch in can cause aches and pains for us older bikers using heavy clutches.
Subscribed and looking forward to watching your other reviews.
Thank you.
I got one and find the clutch to be pretty light. Traded my triumph rocket for it and that was a heavier cable operated clutch by comparison.
Hmm, the rain review is definitely something to consider. X-/
Thanks dude!
Thanks for the great video.
I am interested in your opinion.
Which motorcycle is more preferable for a person 188-190 cm tall. V7 or V9 bobber?
I am strained by the tucked legs on many motorcycles. But I don’t want a bike with your feet forward.
Love the bike. The way the camera records the visual field flows as you speed around/through filtering traffic is really sort of scary...
I have a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT that took me 130 miles at highway speed on 1 cylinder when a plug wire crapped out on a Sunday morning with no replacements available at the time. Also own a Moto Guzzi 2013 V7 Stone that handles beautifully and easily handles highway speeds for distances. Cannot go wrong with GUZZI'S!!!
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I would also love to know how much vibration you deal with at highway speeds say 75-80 mph. Does it sound like the motor is gonna scatter like the V7 does? I'm considering one of these over a BMW nine T pure. I already have 2 BMW's and really dont care much for the Japanese bikes.
Thanks for the nice Test Video.
Thanks Toni! Much appreciated
is this the most nimble cruiser with a mid size displacement in your opinion? want to get out of my 1000cc into a cruiser for longer rides but handling is the most important factor for me.
Great video! Do you prefer the V9 or the V7?
re a town bike , your Street Twin seems like an ideal one. The handle bars are a bit narrower on the Street as compared to the Speed Twin. They're also narrower than the Honda 125 I had.
When I watch you and the youtuber Dick Whistles filter in London Traffic I just wonder how you do it ! Maybe I'll get there if and when I decide not to get on the train on my daily commute into London from just outside the M25.
V9 Bobber is a great bike, i mean tbh im alittle biased...heck all Guzzis are great bikes! But yeah i do really like the V9 and its a really nice styled machine, particularly love the Tank and big fat front wheel, not as versatile as the V7 but i rode one month or so back as a nice gentleman let me take his down the road and back. Great Video as always dude keep it up! 👌
Thanks mate! That’s cool that you took one for a spin. I see what you mean about versatility tho
That lanesplitting is crazy!
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Having “spend some time” with a police officer in LA for filtering I do prefer our system here. It helps keep traffic flowing, cuts pollution and gets me home faster!
Which one do you think handles twisties better V7III or V9? I am really torn between Guzzis and W800.
Even as someone who lives in California and filters across the highways for MILES, you got balls the way you lane filter.
Thanks for your honest opinions in your test of the Guzzi Bobber , Your test is 3 years old now so I cannot expect a reply , but if you do thank you , because I have a serious question for you , or anyone else who knows ! The Bobber has a twin sister called the Roamer . The Roamer has a skinnier front tyre and a one piece seat , both are things I reckon would suit me better . The question is though ; would I prefer the V7 now that both the V7 and V9 share the 850cc engine .... I assume they have exactly the same tuning and gear set , but I am not sure . I am fairly sure that I want either a Roamer , or the V7 850 Special , not the Stone Special , which has dual clocks . Oh for twin Brembos , but nevermind !
Cheers !
This bike is meant to be ridden like a cruiser. All torque is available at 3000 RPM which is CRAZY ! Most sport bikes start to wake up at around 6 or 7000 rpm. A fantastic engine...
I was considering this bike, but I may get one in the future though.
This is a beautiful bike
The mod1 slow upright ride bit wasn't too hard. It was twiddling around the cones and U turn I found challenging !
Thank you so much for doing a Moto Guzzi! And a V9 no less! Love the look of these bikes!
My pleasure! A fun bike to review
@@motobob would you recommend this bike to a 30 something first time bike owner? Only thing that put me off was the seat height. I'm just a 30in inseam but have tall torso. Couldn't flat foot it like I could on the V7. Love look of this bike! Thought your review was unique with the lane splitting. Especially on a bike like this!
These bikes seem to sell largely on style & looks but the good thing about them is unlike a Harley, they actually ride reasonably well too. As expected, they are not quite as polished to ride as say a Triumph Bonneville, but they are still vastly superior to a Iron 883 once you get out of 1st gear.
@@StateOfMind63 and reliability? Thanks for your insight! :)
@@shmac96 Not sure about reliability. Only test rode. Never owned one but I've researched them a bit and not heard of any significant reliability concerns. They are still a fairly new bike though.
Loved the review. So much so i have just bought one!
Enjoy! Great bike :)
Just re-watched this vlog after a couple of months owning mine. Such a great honest review this. Anyone interested in these V9's take heed. The more i ride mine the more i like it. Its a fantastic bike. I've put Mistral shorts onto it to let the music out and it sounds the dogs doo-dahs 👍
J Boy how does it go man?
@@user-kq8ow8wk1d Very nice. Well made. Sweet handling, good brakes, nice sound of course, comfortable. Not quick (by bike standards) but we know that don't we. I would happily recommend it to you.
J Boy could i make it my first ever bike to ride? When i turn 20 ill finally be able to get my A2 license so im really thinking about having this as a 1st motorcycle. Especially the carbon version. But im scared that ill drop sooner or later and i dont know if its worth.
you are riding so fast on that road... many hidden driveways...
It did trigger a bit of ptsd
@@darlingimscared ptsd?
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o post traumatic stress disorder
let him worry about that. not much left to live for anyway in the new world order
TOO fast.
TOO DANGEROUS.
FOOLISH.
Oh man, I had no idea Guzzi threw their hat into the “modern bobber” market. I’d really like to do a side-by-side comparison with the Triumph bobber. The Euro dealer closest to me has taken on Moto Guzzi as if late, so I know where I’m going this weekend!😉
Great review, as always! Good to see you giving us a classic “Motobob Filtering Through London Traffic” video!👍🏾
Haha thanks mate. Been a while since I've motovlogged. Really enjoyed it on this bike though!
BTW great honest review. It's not the bike for everyone. But it’s the bike for me....
Thanks Mitch!
Great vid mate, great review! Yeah I think you're right, not quite a bobber, is a good looking bike though. Added note I loved those slow mo shots 👌 looked really cool with the pigeon flying in 👌😎not quite a dove epic shot like something out of a John Woo film but close enough 😜👍good stuff mate!
Cheers Lee - appreciate the feedback. I don’t quite have the John Woo budget and crew yet, but we’ll get there
Generally looked the bolloks mate 👍😎
charming!!! Honest motorcycle
These are a pretty good bang for buck on the used market. I like them pretty good.
that guy is a crazy driver
I love this Moto Guzzi. Also... bagpipes!!!
I wish I could find a good review on the Bobber Sport with the Ohlin's rear suspension. Also curious how the Moto Guzzi Roamer compares. Thanks for the review!
I am contemplating getting one (Sport) as I have a great offer (10k Euros) but like you, I can't find much about this particular model. Will most probably get it with mistral shorts exhausts and a couple BAAK mods... Engine size is of no concern for me, I am looking for personality and fun within the speed limits and this looks like it can play the role.
Great review. Are you planning to make one for RE Interceptor 650?
Thanks igor. I’d love to try the RE but have been super busy lately. I’ll get round to it eventually tho
12:00 good build uup to say, fu****g lovin it !
Where did you purchase the seat?
Enjoyed that .. .. ..
Excellent review! Nicely made and with some actually useful information (not just repeating the spec sheet or the press release).
I am seriously thinking of buying one of these (and in that specific blue color!) but I don 't have the chance to test-ride one myself. Although I know it 's no supermotard I am very curious of how much you can push it in some mountain twisty roads - especially with this front tyre.
Thanks! I thought it was pretty good on the twisties for a cruiser style of bike. The tyres feel a little mushy if you’re braking hard, but that’s only occasionally.
@@motobob ok "for a cruiser style of bike". Can it be decend enough compared to some other naked Italian street bikes? (not "chase them" of course)
I have also read somewhere else that the stock tyres are not the best ones you can find - and some people wrongly blame the bike. Should you put on another pair, do you think things can be substantially better?
Re the looks,they could grow on me, but the cylinders hanging out the side ! Although not as bad as the BMW boxer engine. I like engines in line with the bike.
Easy access for valve adjust
I used to ride about 25 years ago in the UK but never passed my test so I only had bikes up to 125cc. I got married and cars were the order of the day and that was that...until I saw the V9 Bobber and I just want one, no other bike, just one of those. If I pass my test would it be stupid to buy an 850cc bike bearing in mind that it's not a high performance racer and I've no intention of being one?
Remind me to buy this
It's been 3 months, this is your reminder that you need a Guzzi.👍
Stunning bike would love 1 in my garage. Great review too👍 when's the next podcast 🤔
Next week! Been busy this week filming the v9 stuff and then spent 2 days in Edinburgh filming a workshop tour. Good times!
Just watched this again, so deleted my earlier comment as I've changed my view. I like this bike. With the rear seat removed, a sissy bar fitted to take a luggage roll, this would be worth having. The feet aren't too far forward.
Scooters are definitely better in the city. I love my Aerox 155.
Which bike did you like better? The v7 iii or the v9 bobber? Also is the engine a noticeable difference? They seem to be only a few hp away from one another.
The motors are very similar. The main difference is the seating position. Personally I quite liked the v9, but they’re both good
so easy to service the valves and plugs, but slide off it could cost a bit to repair the valve covers.
Yup - some protection would be one of the first mods I'd make
You could just scotchguard or similar the seat to rain protect it
The dark blue with black looks great 👍
It’s a nice colour. Wonder if a black front mudguard to match the rear would be better tho?
@@motobob definitely. 👍
Did you get used to the forward pegs? Did you have any leg pain? Thank you.
I found it pretty comfortable - it's not as extreme as something like a Harley. After a couple of days you get used to it
Genuinely curious but, the way you’re weaving in between cars and all that, is that legal where you are? Cause that’s definitely a no go here haha great video though, I’m looking into getting one of these in the future.
Totally legal! And the best way to get around the city 👍
I like it, too small for me but nice all the same. Your presentation is immaculate too. I was looking at Moto Guzzi in Cardiff on the weekend, class looking machines.
Thanks JM! Small as in the bike or the motor? It’d be cool to see the V85 TT motor in this bike. Same capacity but 80hp instead of 55...
@@motobob I'm a big fat lump and I find bikes physically small mainly. Motor would be ok but definitely not two up with me at the front!
Enjoy all your vlogs have been looking at the v9 Roamer wondering if you’d heard much about this model or are the specs just the same as the bobber?
Thanks mate! I guess it’s very similar, but the wheel and tyre sizes will make it feel different. Definitely worth test riding if you can, but it can be difficult with Moto Guzzi dealers being relatively sparse
What about an American owner, wull it cost me a lot to repair here in the states?
this vs v7 which one?
Hey buddy, great video. I had a Guzzi California 1400 which is a really nice bike. Personally, love the shaft drive. No issue on that Guzzi when you get on the throttle, they've been shafting for decades, so they've got it down. Question, sorry if I missed this in the vid. How was the gas mileage? The Cali much bigger engine, of course, but the gas consumption was noooot goood. How's this one? Thanks!
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it. I believe the fuel economy is about 55mph and the tank is 4 gallons. Shame it’s not the 5.5 gallons like on the V7, but that shape of tank wouldn’t work on this style of bike I guess
Stick with the street twin Motobob .
Yup - it's not going anywhere soon. But couldn't refuse the chance to try out the V9 for an extended period. Much better than just getting one for an hour
I would concider it as more of a standard than a bobber. But it is comfortable to sit on
Bobber by name really
I love the way this bike looks and sounds. I'd take a Guzzi over Harley any day, unless it's the 18 plus fat bob.
I agree. This bike is similar specs to an Iron 883 but its vastly superior to ride in every possible way.
if all drivers and cars would drive like you it would be hell on road
Go check it out in Asia :P
Or Latin America 😊
How tall are you?
looks cool but I'd lift the rear a bit for the sporty musclebike look
They did a v9 bobber sport with ohlins shocks. Still a bit low at the back tho - I get what you mean
IMO they got the updated seat design wrong, the bike looked much more stylish (but probably much less comfortable) with the original thin saddle.
Fabiano Benedetti disagree. Road both
Jeeze. On that country lane, I found myself staring at the disappearing point with my heart in my mouth! Maybe the go_pro made it look quicker than it was, but it was still an exciting watch.
Haha yeah I think the gopro makes it’s look a bit more rapid
With the engine head protruding on the side like that, I'm surprised you can lane filter at all!
it doesn't stick out as far as the bars or your knees so you don't even think about it
One thing I find utterly baffling …. why would anyone want to live in a city like London ?
I own a 2017 V9 bobber, Love the thing, and like I explain to people that talk to me about, I explain if you want speed get a sport bike, they sound great with pipes. Just wished they had this color option for mine lol. Overall good reliable bike, the not so good is the interstate on these.
Technically a bobber has no rear suspension and a spring under their rear seat like an old cruiser or roadster bicycle.
That's a "bobber?" Doesn't look much like a bobber to me. Not a bad bike for the price, though.
If a pothole doesn't send searing pain up your spine, it's not a bobber. Lol that's at least what I tell myself every time I ride my Scout Twenty Bobber with it's .00002" of suspension travel.
mmmmm🤔....nah Bobber & Roamer not doing it for me looks wise....love guzzis especially the V7 which has all the retro appeal it was meant to. The seat set up on both the V9’s just looks wrong, a bobber just shouldn’t have a pillion seat🤷♂️....think the Triumph has this one well beaten Bob...Looks, Performance,Feel & Sound! but maybe not for city commuting which this seems to have the edge...great review as usual👌☘️
Cheers John! Hope you're well. Yeah the seat looks a bit chunky, but there's quite a nice looking bench seat option available too. The stock one is super comfy though so I can see the appeal of keeping it. Personally would prefer the Triumph, but yeah this could be a good option for someone who wants to ride 2 up or something a bit lighter.
MOTOBOB Howdy mate yes all good on the Emerald Isle, hope you’re well too....yeah maybe a bench seat might improve it some, but still think it wouldn’t be a bobber....seat does look comfy alright.
Keep fancying a guzzi. Just wish they'd build a V11 instead of a V7. Love the looks of the bobber but don't think I could live with it 😕
The V85TT motor in this chassis would be a great package. The 80hp would make it a lot more fun
@@motobob I agree, and I love the look. I'm not convinced by front balloon tyres though 😕 I like a planted front end. Did it feel twitchy compared to 'normal ' fronts?
"instead of a V7" not likely Rob, in the M-G factory they have two assembly tracks, one for the V7 and the other one for everything else.
Is the power any different from the V7?
Yes about 8 more hp I believe
@@motobob So in your opinion...is it worth the extra money over the V7?
@@shmac96 they're pretty different. the v7 is more of a standard motorcycle, whereas this has a more relaxed cruiser feel. test ride both and go for the one you like!
you need an external mic for the bike sound mate
Could do... but seriously the stock exhausts on this bike were ridiculously quiet
@@motobob shame
Wobbly on lanes? Hmm, Guzzis aren't wobbly, Pirelli tyres are.
Swapping out the Pirelli for Avon AM26 completely solved the tendency to squitter on my V7 II; also considered an upgrade to BT45 on Bonnies.
You won't get AM26 for the Bobber but can get Avon Cobra and Road Runner fronts of that size.
Shaft jacking? There is a little, the side rock is more noticeable, but unlike the germans who then design an add-on thing to stop it, and another add-on to fix that, the italians simply design it out of the system in the first place. The big blocks use a "CARC" (cardan shaft) drive, the small blocks not.
Any bike/tyres would have wobbled on that - I hit a patch of gravel
@@motobob - I often hit gravel, can't say they don't slip on that but the Pirelli would light the ABS up regularly where the Avon grip so well we don't see the light. The Brembo asymmetric 4-pot floating disc can lock the wheel were if not for the ABS. But I don't expect to see the ABS operating for normal braking on dry roads. The Pirelli would skip sideways at the slightest provocation. The difference goes from uncertain to sure-footed
The Bobber has Conti Milestones front and rear
is this impossible for someone 193cm?
Ah but have you tried the Vulcan 650 s ?
Nope! Will do if I get chance tho!
I heard they are great bikes for learners but surely they wouldn't beat a V9? Quite a difference in engine displacement.
@@StateOfMind63 , My brother had a Vulcan s 650, I was smashing Harley's to bits with twice the engine,. And it's quicker than its big bro the Vulcan 800, it's just so much quicker to spin up , because it's a parallel twin not a v, The bigger motor will get you from 70 mph up, but 0 to 60 the little Vulcan is quicker,
Why do some bikes not have a fuel gauge ? My riding instructor said he'd never needed a fuel gauge, and proceeded to show me by opening up the fuel cap and saying just look ! On a £9K bike it really should have one.
I think it's an Italian thing as there are a number of Ducati bikes costing much more that don't have one either.
I'd love to own a Moto Guzzi one day maybe not this V9 but something.
V85TT would be my pick of their current bikes
@@motobob So wish they put the V85TT engine in the V9 Bobber. I hate adventure bikes so wouldn't get one just for the style. Never seen the point in them.
motorbikes with a "meaning", history, culture, and the V engine so sexy!
I live in California. The ONLY thing good about this shit hole state is I can do lane splitting. Every other state filtering is against the law. As for the bike I love it, beautiful. I love Moto Guzzi in general. Not sure which Moto Guzzi I would buy if I had the money. I love this, the Griso and the V7III Racer. But I also have a hankering to get the Audace or MGX-21 to turn all the Harley bagger's heads.
What don't you like about California, Daniel?
And then there’s the V85TT!
@@user-sw2lv3zp6o Well, I didn't want to get political. I love the weather and the countryside and and there are alot of good patriotic Americans who still live here. I just don't like what's happened to it politically and economically. Our leadership in Sacramento have sold us out in so many ways. For the motorcycle world though it's a great state to live in.
@Jamey Craig I don't think
Daniel D is a liberal.
Griso is the way