Ha, hearing you get a kick out of the Guzzi was pretty cool. Reminds me why I've been riding them for the past 19 years. The bikes don't always make sense on paper, but then again, we're not riding the piece of paper are we! ;-)
From this video, it looks surprisingly quick through the 1st 3 gears. Sounds good too Love the color also. That bike is great for 2 lane roads, some 4 lane divided hwy., but not the interstates. Love the scenery where you guys are riding. Not much traffic.
This is one of the BEST RIDING VIDIO I have watched, the nice rumble of the exaust is awsome, I woke up to 21 below today(mar 16) I personally love a quiet bike like my stock vstrom, but i also have a honda cruser with a nice exaust rumble at lower speeds.I cant wait to get riding in a few weeks ....cheers bud
Thanks, nice video, I own a V9 Bobber that has had the V7 tank and seat conversion, pegs have been moved back 75mm to make the handling easier and is great fun in a simple old fashioned way
Great review. She is a beauty is she not? I'll be acquiring a V7 3 "Special" soon but I do like the look/shape of the tank on your demo bike better. Food for thought...again, nice ride and review!
Nice review Jonathan, well done. My bike is 23 years old and chain driven... would like to go to a shaft one day... Nice video. +Volgnit has probably done more k's than anyone in the vlogging network here in NZ... his Guzzi has no fearing either... Volgnit seem quite ok with a naked...
Cheers, entertaining review Jonathan, I was enjoyed it very much and would have enjoyed another 30 min's of that beautiful sound. Maybe time to update the xs650b. Well worth a Like & Sub mate.
Congratulations Mr Macke, you are the only person who knows how to pronounce Guzzi correctly lol. I have a MG750 special 2013, and a 1994 BMWr80RT, both the same horsepower, but the beemer is older and heavier, so the Guzzi takes off like a rocket in comparison, and its 50bhp is sufficient for everyday riding. But be warned the Guzzi,s are very addictive !! with a great sound track to go with it, the rasp on acceleration and the deep base boom on the overrun. you cant help but smile,. Looking forward to more of your videos on the guzzi. ps try to pronounce Ago-sti-ni as in the great Giacomo Agostini. Great honest vid cheers from the UK.
hi mate, great test! what is the top speed on the V9, and how the gear box reacts when changing gears at hi revs? although this is a cruiser, it`s can be fun enough? Thanks!
Great review, I still prefer the bobber version. In the UK Moto Guzzi are a bit cheaper than Triumph equivalents and no chain. so tempting! You need the wireless smartphone multimedia option if you want digital speedo and rev counter.
Hey mate! Can I give you a free tip to get WAY better sound quality without almost any extra gear? All you need is a smartphone, a wool sock, and maybe a bum bag if you'd like. When you're going to record, do this: -Find your smartphone's audio recording app. -Start recording -Drop the phone into a wool sock, and wrap the rest around -Stick it in your pocket (use the one that is least in the wind, a bum pocket on your back would be ideal, or use a bum bag. Take care to use a pocket that is not in direct contact with the bike, as the vibrations will transfer easily) -Turn on recording in your camera -Clap hard and sharp twice so that you can see the claps on camera -Start bike, ride, record etc -Once you get to your editing table, all you've got to do is sync the claps on your video and the audio from the phone, and then edit them out if ya want. -Remember to mute the audio track from the camera Boom! Much less wind noise, but all those sweet engine rumbles right in there! If you want your speech on video, just take it from the sound track of the camera when you need it.
Hello, the video was great! I have been thinking about getting a Moto Guzzi for a while now. I have to make a choice between a Roamer and a V85TT. I think the V85TT would be a little more versatile, but there is a Moto Guzzi Roamer for sale at the local dealer for about $8500 Cdn. They also have a 2018 Stelvio. Decisions, decisions... I think I saw one of your other videos where you really liked the Stelvio. Cheers, Rob.
@@Alexdj44 Hello, I haven't bought anything yet although when I do, it will probably be the V85tt. I was able to save a fair amount of money, but I decided to put money in the stock market instead. I do still have a Ducati Darmah though, so I can ride that. Cheers.
I was hoping you were going to get some more feedback from the other riders. I mean aside from your poor mate on the Triumph who was either visibly annoyed or jealous. Or both. :-)
Nice review but a shame they don't do a roadster (not everyone wants a 'custom') and tragic they don't do a roadster with the big block 1400 engine. Seem to be going for very niche markets. :(
The one and only reason riders were looking forward to the launch of the V9 was to gain significantly more power and torque over the V7. But Guzzi disappoints again, How do they get so little power from almost a litre of displacement? Here’s some advice MG, put the V85 motor into the V9 bike.
When you were cruising with high RPMs, was that clatter the valves, or was it some thing else. I have owned 4 guzzis, That sound sounded like valve clatter, which is perfectly normal. Maybe it was the location of the microphone picking up mostly top end sound and exaggerating it …. I know that sound can’t be camchain, and I hope it’s not piston rattle, which is possible because of the air cooled cylinders.. i’m old enough to remember the by- gone two-stroke days, and those air cooled Kawasaki triples loudest noise if you were not standing behind the machine, was piston rattle… I am watching your video here in June 2023, because one of these machines has just come up for sale by private owner. I wanted to get some feedback.. i’m considering replacing my Kawasaki Z 400, with this Moto Guzzi as my non-fairing hot weather bike here in pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA..
Hi mate, a guzzi is not all about massive hp etc, it is more about the unique riding experience combined with a beautiful Italian sound and the awesome handling abilities, and once you u get accustomed to the deceivingly torquey motor you will hop off your guzzi with a smile like a Cheshire cat, look at their racing history!!!!!
I HATE MOTO GUZZIs and Here's why A. you don't need an RPM gage. The engine noise will tell you when to shift B. Agostini without baffles is the best exhaust for the V9 PERIOD. C. It is called Moto Guzzi NOT Moto Gazi D. You can go fast around turns, the V9 is a bit stiff but it handles well. E. Horsepower doesn't mean much, it has plenty of torque and the bike has enough power for its frame and equipment. F. If a V9 doesn't give you a Man-gasm and ear-gasp at the same time, I strongly advise you seeing your health professional ASAP. G. It is NOT a cruiser. Don't expect comfort for long rides, It is perfect for short rides and it is great for city riding H. It has a HUGE line of high quality accessories, it can be modified extensively. Trust me I know.....I took a $10k Bobber and made it a $27k bobber. I. It is a great bike for the MSRP, very unique and excellent quality J. Servicing is inexpensive and very easy to do. Gone are the old days of electrical Gremlins and problems. New and modern Guzzis are very reliable and can go forever with proper maintenance. K. It is NOT the Italian Harley. Don't you dare referring to these beautiful bikes as Harleys. Crime against Humanity. NEVER L. This is the oldest European motorcycle company with continuous production. They have heritage,, prestige and exclusivity. Guzzis are NOT a "me, too" motorcycles. M. Women dig Guzzis. Everybody digs Guzzis. Anybody with a heartbeat and a pulse digs Guzzis. N. Guzzis are meant to be modified. The company encourages the owners to modify and personalize. Guzzis don't stay stock often. O. A Moto Guzzi isn't just a motorcycle. It is a way of life, an extension of the rider's personality and the enthusiast community is probably one of the best. It is a fashion statement, classy and beautiful just like an Italian work of art.
THANK YOU Ted. - Any issues with yours? How many miles/kilometers please? Anything you hate/dislike about your V9? I am getting my new V9 2021 Centenario Bobber in a few days. Can't wait!!! White wall tires. May chrome the exhaust. (bit of bling) Thank You. ALL the BEST. ( 'OZ' Australia )
@@tpv59 No issues whatsoever. However, I had to adjust the valves a bit before than it was due, I could hear them getting louder and since it is such an easy job and inexpensive....why take any chances. I also do my oil changes at 2500 miles using Motul 10W60 fully synthetic like they recommend. I also replace the rear differential oil at every oil change, it is cheap and easy. I don't care what the service intervals are, Oil is cheap, I keep my bikes in top shape. I have about 6,000 Miles on mine but I've met a few guys with 15,000 miles and nobody has reported any problems or failures. They all said that the valves get a bit loud and most people agree that 5,000 miles is the best adjustment interval The suspension is STIFF. Riding on smooth roads is fine but once you start riding over pot holes and cracked pavement....it is stiff and tiring. The rear suspension on the early 2017 all the way up to 2020 model years has a bit less travel than the Centenario. The early bikes have a bit of a better stance but the newer ones with more suspension travel at the back are better to ride, more comfortable. I'm 210lbs and 6.02" height, riding with a woman can get a bit cramped, not the kind of bike that you want to go on a long ride with one more person in the back. It is NOT a motorcycle to do high speed touring or being on the saddle for hundreds of miles every day. It is NOT a touring bike. It can do everything if you want it to but then again the bike that can do everything perfect hasn't been invented. This is why I have 6 motorcycles in the garage. Moto Guzzi are corky, beautiful, reliable and you fall in love with them over time. Especially, the V9 bobber, it is a bike that you either love or hate. I personally absolutely love mine and will NEVER sell it. Others have complained about comfort and lack of high speed but this doesn't bother me. I come from a super bike lifestyle and it took me a couple of months to understand that you can still have an enjoyable ride without doing 300mph. In fact, I like going slow and enjoying the view rather than trying to stay alive on my 150Hp Aprilia Tuono. Email me at Theomarakas@gmail.com if you want more info or advise, especially if you decide to modify or customize your bike. I can tell you what fits or not, what works or what doesn't. I just picked up a 2021 V85TT brand new, still at the dealer waiting for me to pick it up. This will be my traveling bike. However, the V9 bobber is my favorite bike out of all 6 bikes in my garage. Cheers.
Being that I am English and 43 without kids or a broad to bother me who lives in the states with a Resident Alien GC..I unlike many have a 2016 VF Supercharged 1000hp Lamborghini Aventador along with a 600hp 1962 Chevy 2x4 409ci 4 speed and a Ferrari F430 6 speed which there are more but im tryingvto make a point..I also have a handful of bikes which range from a 1953 Vincent Rapide,1955 Black Shadow,1955 Harley Hardtail 74ci Pan Head Bobber which my pop built in 1958 after the 1st time he sailed to the U.S. on the Queen Mary..66 Norton,2015 Thruxton, and im jumping to the newest which is my 18 INDIAN SCOUT Bobber & sold my 1st gen Hyabusa and picked up a 2018 back in Feb..All have unbaffled custom made or high end exhaust and intake work with lots of tuning being that I live at over 9300ft outside of Vail Colorado but ride to either my boat which is docked in San Francisco i or I ride down to Dallas or Austin Tx which i truly do fly down there monthly as well to check on my property and some very rare sports cars I dont want to risk driving at my altitude because the weather changes in a blink and they DONT NEED SNOW OR RAIN!! so I keep them at a small home in Dallas Tx. I got off track..Anyway..a lot of people in this world dont travel it..or take rides at 220+ mph on the interstate in a 890HP 427ci Y Block 1966 Ford GT40 MKII..OR even get to hear something like that ..Same for bikes...So people always freak out and no one pulls baffles out and leave their bikes sounding like sewing machines..They act like giving a straight piped bike agood red to red unbaffled pull from a stop and keep it wide open onto the freeway and just let it keep pulling until it simply will not pull anymore..Be it 160mph or 210mph..Keep in the fckn throttle!! be it a bike or car..Top that fuckn thing out!! let your balls hang man..let them fckn swing in the wind and enjoy a good 200mph run!! Youll find the more you do shit others are pussy and scared of..The less you fell the need to even share it..WHY? BECAUSE YOU FIND OUT THAT ITS TRULY NO BIG FUCKN DEAL!!! NOW..NEXT TIME YOU JUMP ON A LITER/LITRE + BIKE..DONT FEEL SATISFIED UNTIL YOU HAVE WOUND THAT FUCKN 14grand redline into the revlimiter in every gear that will pull it!!!! BE THEEE BAD ASS..NOT THE GUY YOU HEAR ABOUT BUT RATHER THE GUY EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT..NOT BECAUSE YOURE A JACK ASS BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE THE GUY WHO TRULY KNOWS HOW TO LOVE LIFE!! THIS SHIT IS WAY TO SHORT TO NOT REMIND YOURSELF YOU ARE BREATHING!! NOW..BESAFE BUT NOT A PUSSY..GO SMOKE SOME TIRES OFF,SMOKE SOME HASH OIL..GET SOME!!! HELL YEAH!!!
I do perceive You are a LOST soul. PLEASE REPENT of ALL sin and OBEY the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ, AND ALL of the word of God. (KJV) - If not, YOU WILL PERISH. Mk.4:9 (KJV)
I really love Guzzies but they must be close to extinction surely, how long can they go without any real development!. I really hope they employ designers and engineers who know their stuff and then are allowed to follow it through to production.
@sasholsuma I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The Yamaha will be an effective bike and you will love it, but....smiles per mile is what it is about and my own experience on Guzzis leads me to believe that , even though on paper they don't match up to this or that, they deliver far more smiles per mile. This is real reason we love bikes, this is the real reason that Guzzi owners have a reputation as fanatics: nothing else delivers quite as much.
Best sounding bike i have heard full stop!!! for me its absolutley perfect!
Best thing about Moto Guzzi -- the look of that transverse twin!
Ha, hearing you get a kick out of the Guzzi was pretty cool. Reminds me why I've been riding them for the past 19 years. The bikes don't always make sense on paper, but then again, we're not riding the piece of paper are we! ;-)
One day I'll get one for sure!
🥰
Great job and thank you thank you, for not having the typical acid rock music, The engine sounds great.
My mom's boyfriend had an 805-T3 back in the 70s. Absolutely loved and still love the sound of that bike.
Great review Jonathan, glad you enjoyed the Guzzi.
First European sure did thanks
The best sounding motorcycle/exhaust combo on You Tube ✨
I keep coming back to your review.. love it. Im considering buying this model for a local bike, easy and nimble around town.
I’ve bought the exact same bike And love it 👍😀
Sounds so good. Thanks for the review
Albert Tran no worries 😉
WOW> This is an entertaining test ride. I'm getting one!!
From this video, it looks surprisingly quick through the 1st 3 gears. Sounds good too Love the color also. That bike is great for 2 lane roads, some 4 lane divided hwy., but not the interstates. Love the scenery where you guys are riding. Not much traffic.
This video made me want Agostini exhausts for my V9 Roamer
This is one of the BEST RIDING VIDIO I have watched, the nice rumble of the exaust is awsome, I woke up to 21 below today(mar 16) I personally love a quiet bike like my stock vstrom, but i also have a honda cruser with a nice exaust rumble at lower speeds.I cant wait to get riding in a few weeks ....cheers bud
It's good to hear this bike with aftermarket exhaust as all other vids seem to have the factory. It sure is a sweet, sweet sound.
That sound makes me want to buy one! Thank you :)
Wow! Great sounding exhaust and nice looking bike!
Love the roads you are on...safe riding1
Thank you .. good honest review . Youve sold me .
That intro has made me pine for my old BMW R80/7!
Love the sound....totally awsome !
New Zealand looks gorgeous.
Such a beautiful machine. Love the exhaust note. Sounds pissed😁😁😁
Thanks, nice video, I own a V9 Bobber that has had the V7 tank and seat conversion, pegs have been moved back 75mm to make the handling easier and is great fun in a simple old fashioned way
Do you have a video on that? Makes me curious
Unfortunately no videos made of the V9 Bobber before I sold it.
@@GiancarloBenzina yes probably right!!
Great review.
She is a beauty is she not?
I'll be acquiring a V7 3 "Special" soon but I do like the look/shape of the tank on your demo bike better.
Food for thought...again, nice ride and review!
Nice review Jonathan, well done. My bike is 23 years old and chain driven... would like to go to a shaft one day... Nice video. +Volgnit has probably done more k's than anyone in the vlogging network here in NZ... his Guzzi has no fearing either... Volgnit seem quite ok with a naked...
Sounds awesome!
Viewed to look at a test on the Guzzi V9 and it turns out to be in my old hometown of Christchurch. Result.
BRILLIANT, EXCELLENT.
10/10
10/10
Thank You.
LOVED it.
bloody hell thinking this was a pommy review recognised CHCH damn good review as looking for a step up from RE
Keep ridin hard! subscribed
We need more.reviews like dis though
Cheers, entertaining review Jonathan, I was enjoyed it very much and would have enjoyed another 30 min's of that beautiful sound. Maybe time to update the xs650b. Well worth a Like & Sub mate.
Thanks Mate
Congratulations Mr Macke, you are the only person who knows how to pronounce Guzzi correctly lol. I have a MG750 special 2013, and a 1994 BMWr80RT, both the same horsepower, but the beemer is older and heavier, so the Guzzi takes off like a rocket in comparison, and its 50bhp is sufficient for everyday riding. But be warned the Guzzi,s are very addictive !! with a great sound track to go with it, the rasp on acceleration and the deep base boom on the overrun. you cant help but smile,. Looking forward to more of your videos on the guzzi. ps try to pronounce Ago-sti-ni as in the great Giacomo Agostini. Great honest vid cheers from the UK.
He is actually mispronouncing it throughout. Nice video though.
Say Agostini..
@@robcig
Yep ... Ag - o - stee - nee!
hi mate, great test! what is the top speed on the V9, and how the gear box reacts when changing gears at hi revs? although this is a cruiser, it`s can be fun enough? Thanks!
Enjoyed that..Good man yer`self :0)
This bike makes alot of sense in the real world. And that sound ❤. Wonder if they are as reliable like my Bonnie has been.
Great review, I still prefer the bobber version. In the UK Moto Guzzi are a bit cheaper than Triumph equivalents and no chain. so tempting! You need the wireless smartphone multimedia option if you want digital speedo and rev counter.
Also there's a programmable shift light in the clock
support from chch, good review mate
That sound at 3:16 give me eargasm
Very nice
Are you dragging some iron railings behind you or is that the wind?
I really enjoy your videos. So why are you leaving me hanging so long.
Looked like NZ, somewhere like Christchurch possibly. Cold and bleak, but nice roads for a bike, if you've got the right gear.
Hey mate! Can I give you a free tip to get WAY better sound quality without almost any extra gear? All you need is a smartphone, a wool sock, and maybe a bum bag if you'd like.
When you're going to record, do this:
-Find your smartphone's audio recording app.
-Start recording
-Drop the phone into a wool sock, and wrap the rest around
-Stick it in your pocket (use the one that is least in the wind, a bum pocket on your back would be ideal, or use a bum bag. Take care to use a pocket that is not in direct contact with the bike, as the vibrations will transfer easily)
-Turn on recording in your camera
-Clap hard and sharp twice so that you can see the claps on camera
-Start bike, ride, record etc
-Once you get to your editing table, all you've got to do is sync the claps on your video and the audio from the phone, and then edit them out if ya want.
-Remember to mute the audio track from the camera
Boom! Much less wind noise, but all those sweet engine rumbles right in there! If you want your speech on video, just take it from the sound track of the camera when you need it.
He rides hard..his girl must be pleased 👼
I'm so torn between getting this bike and the street twin. Hopefully I can test ride both in the near future.
Don’t waste you time with a Street Twin half of it is made in Thailand and the build quality is poor,
Great Test Ride! New Bike?
not yet still saving my pennies
Hello, the video was great! I have been thinking about getting a Moto Guzzi for a while now. I have to make a choice between a Roamer and a V85TT. I think the V85TT would be a little more versatile, but there is a Moto Guzzi Roamer for sale at the local dealer for about $8500 Cdn. They also have a 2018 Stelvio. Decisions, decisions... I think I saw one of your other videos where you really liked the Stelvio. Cheers, Rob.
So what did you choose?
@@Alexdj44 Hello, I haven't bought anything yet although when I do, it will probably be the V85tt. I was able to save a fair amount of money, but I decided to put money in the stock market instead. I do still have a Ducati Darmah though, so I can ride that. Cheers.
@@zambam3 Thanks for answer.
@@Alexdj44 No problem, have a good day.
I was hoping you were going to get some more feedback from the other riders. I mean aside from your poor mate on the Triumph who was either visibly annoyed or jealous. Or both. :-)
Great bike and review!
Now, even though I should probably know - where is this beautiful place that you're riding?
Hi its Christchurch New Zealand, Thanks
It was a puzzler for me as well :)
Christchurch, Lytellton, Gebbies Pass - favourite rides!
I test rode a friends 750 once and was shocked at how underpowered it was
Nice review but a shame they don't do a roadster (not everyone wants a 'custom') and tragic they don't do a roadster with the big block 1400 engine. Seem to be going for very niche markets. :(
what to choose mistral or agostini ???
Is this in NZ?
Sis the Agostini require an ECU remap?
1:10 ...what an beauti .
man this made me want one so bad!!
that sounds nicer than the harleys that always like to torque out to make themselves look cool but everyone just hates them.
The one and only reason riders were looking forward to the launch of the V9 was to gain significantly more power and torque over the V7. But Guzzi disappoints again, How do they get so little power from almost a litre of displacement? Here’s some advice MG, put the V85 motor into the V9 bike.
It HAs a 850cc engine in the bike !!!
When you were cruising with high RPMs, was that clatter the valves, or was it some thing else. I have owned 4 guzzis, That sound sounded like valve clatter, which is perfectly normal. Maybe it was the location of the microphone picking up mostly top end sound and exaggerating it ….
I know that sound can’t be camchain, and I hope it’s not piston rattle, which is possible because of the air cooled cylinders.. i’m old enough to remember the by- gone two-stroke days, and those air cooled Kawasaki triples loudest noise if you were not standing behind the machine, was piston rattle…
I am watching your video here in June 2023, because one of these machines has just come up for sale by private owner. I wanted to get some feedback.. i’m considering replacing my Kawasaki Z 400, with this Moto Guzzi as my non-fairing hot weather bike here in pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA..
Any vibration in the foot pegs???? Seems to be a common "reviewer" comment.
Mate there is vibration EVERYWHERE!! And the suspension is very stiff. All part of the charm
Need to dyno stock, then tuned with opened up airway and Augustini.
what a ride!! you like to scoot dont you.A great bike too bad very little representation here in USA....
Need to dyno stock then tuned with modified airway,andaugustini and.
quanto fa di velocità la moto guzzi v9 romuel
Trying to decide between this, and the V7 3 Stone. It's tough.
s mrtn you aren’t alone, I am in between racer v7 iii, bobber sport or roamer which are cheaper nowadays
Its pronounced ago-stee-neee the same as Giacomo Agostini aka Ago
So is this gonna be the new bike???? Talking to the converted here. You know that eh. Lol !!!
Volgnit I sure do 😁
We’re the baffles out of the exhausts?
David Eccles no, best sounding exhausts iv heard
Hi thanks for your quick response I’ve just bought some and I wasn’t sure if I should take baffle out or leave them in? They are beautifully made.
Een bobberbroek had'em al..
its a beautiful bike but 55 horsepower is pitiful for a 850
Hi mate, a guzzi is not all about massive hp etc, it is more about the unique riding experience combined with a beautiful Italian sound and the awesome handling abilities, and once you u get accustomed to the deceivingly torquey motor you will hop off your guzzi with a smile like a Cheshire cat, look at their racing history!!!!!
Going for a ride is not a review. How about some specs, tech specs & walk around.
All over them scooters......
You blew it by 1:24 when you couldn't pronounce Agostini. Do you even know who that was?
I HATE MOTO GUZZIs and Here's why
A. you don't need an RPM gage. The engine noise will tell you when to shift
B. Agostini without baffles is the best exhaust for the V9 PERIOD.
C. It is called Moto Guzzi NOT Moto Gazi
D. You can go fast around turns, the V9 is a bit stiff but it handles well.
E. Horsepower doesn't mean much, it has plenty of torque and the bike has enough power for its frame and equipment.
F. If a V9 doesn't give you a Man-gasm and ear-gasp at the same time, I strongly advise you seeing your health professional ASAP.
G. It is NOT a cruiser. Don't expect comfort for long rides, It is perfect for short rides and it is great for city riding
H. It has a HUGE line of high quality accessories, it can be modified extensively. Trust me I know.....I took a $10k Bobber and made it a $27k bobber.
I. It is a great bike for the MSRP, very unique and excellent quality
J. Servicing is inexpensive and very easy to do. Gone are the old days of electrical Gremlins and problems. New and modern Guzzis are very reliable and can go forever with proper maintenance.
K. It is NOT the Italian Harley. Don't you dare referring to these beautiful bikes as Harleys. Crime against Humanity. NEVER
L. This is the oldest European motorcycle company with continuous production. They have heritage,, prestige and exclusivity. Guzzis are NOT a "me, too" motorcycles.
M. Women dig Guzzis. Everybody digs Guzzis. Anybody with a heartbeat and a pulse digs Guzzis.
N. Guzzis are meant to be modified. The company encourages the owners to modify and personalize. Guzzis don't stay stock often.
O. A Moto Guzzi isn't just a motorcycle. It is a way of life, an extension of the rider's personality and the enthusiast community is probably one of the best. It is a fashion statement, classy and beautiful just like an Italian work of art.
THANK YOU Ted.
- Any issues with yours?
How many miles/kilometers please?
Anything you hate/dislike about your V9?
I am getting my new V9 2021 Centenario Bobber in a few days. Can't wait!!! White wall tires. May chrome the exhaust. (bit of bling)
Thank You.
ALL the BEST.
( 'OZ' Australia )
@@tpv59 No issues whatsoever. However, I had to adjust the valves a bit before than it was due, I could hear them getting louder and since it is such an easy job and inexpensive....why take any chances. I also do my oil changes at 2500 miles using Motul 10W60 fully synthetic like they recommend. I also replace the rear differential oil at every oil change, it is cheap and easy. I don't care what the service intervals are, Oil is cheap, I keep my bikes in top shape. I have about 6,000 Miles on mine but I've met a few guys with 15,000 miles and nobody has reported any problems or failures. They all said that the valves get a bit loud and most people agree that 5,000 miles is the best adjustment interval
The suspension is STIFF. Riding on smooth roads is fine but once you start riding over pot holes and cracked pavement....it is stiff and tiring. The rear suspension on the early 2017 all the way up to 2020 model years has a bit less travel than the Centenario. The early bikes have a bit of a better stance but the newer ones with more suspension travel at the back are better to ride, more comfortable. I'm 210lbs and 6.02" height, riding with a woman can get a bit cramped, not the kind of bike that you want to go on a long ride with one more person in the back. It is NOT a motorcycle to do high speed touring or being on the saddle for hundreds of miles every day. It is NOT a touring bike. It can do everything if you want it to but then again the bike that can do everything perfect hasn't been invented. This is why I have 6 motorcycles in the garage.
Moto Guzzi are corky, beautiful, reliable and you fall in love with them over time. Especially, the V9 bobber, it is a bike that you either love or hate. I personally absolutely love mine and will NEVER sell it. Others have complained about comfort and lack of high speed but this doesn't bother me. I come from a super bike lifestyle and it took me a couple of months to understand that you can still have an enjoyable ride without doing 300mph. In fact, I like going slow and enjoying the view rather than trying to stay alive on my 150Hp Aprilia Tuono. Email me at Theomarakas@gmail.com if you want more info or advise, especially if you decide to modify or customize your bike. I can tell you what fits or not, what works or what doesn't. I just picked up a 2021 V85TT brand new, still at the dealer waiting for me to pick it up. This will be my traveling bike. However, the V9 bobber is my favorite bike out of all 6 bikes in my garage. Cheers.
I find this exhaust too loud and annoying, the ''cheap attention'' - seeking type.. Other than that, awesome bike.
Being that I am English and 43 without kids or a broad to bother me who lives in the states with a Resident Alien GC..I unlike many have a 2016 VF Supercharged 1000hp Lamborghini Aventador along with a 600hp 1962 Chevy 2x4 409ci 4 speed and a Ferrari F430 6 speed which there are more but im tryingvto make a point..I also have a handful of bikes which range from a 1953 Vincent Rapide,1955 Black Shadow,1955 Harley Hardtail 74ci Pan Head Bobber which my pop built in 1958 after the 1st time he sailed to the U.S. on the Queen Mary..66 Norton,2015 Thruxton, and im jumping to the newest which is my 18 INDIAN SCOUT Bobber & sold my 1st gen Hyabusa and picked up a 2018 back in Feb..All have unbaffled custom made or high end exhaust and intake work with lots of tuning being that I live at over 9300ft outside of Vail Colorado but ride to either my boat which is docked in San Francisco i or I ride down to Dallas or Austin Tx which i truly do fly down there monthly as well to check on my property and some very rare sports cars I dont want to risk driving at my altitude because the weather changes in a blink and they DONT NEED SNOW OR RAIN!! so I keep them at a small home in Dallas Tx. I got off track..Anyway..a lot of people in this world dont travel it..or take rides at 220+ mph on the interstate in a 890HP 427ci Y Block 1966 Ford GT40 MKII..OR even get to hear something like that ..Same for bikes...So people always freak out and no one pulls baffles out and leave their bikes sounding like sewing machines..They act like giving a straight piped bike agood red to red unbaffled pull from a stop and keep it wide open onto the freeway and just let it keep pulling until it simply will not pull anymore..Be it 160mph or 210mph..Keep in the fckn throttle!! be it a bike or car..Top that fuckn thing out!! let your balls hang man..let them fckn swing in the wind and enjoy a good 200mph run!! Youll find the more you do shit others are pussy and scared of..The less you fell the need to even share it..WHY? BECAUSE YOU FIND OUT THAT ITS TRULY NO BIG FUCKN DEAL!!! NOW..NEXT TIME YOU JUMP ON A LITER/LITRE + BIKE..DONT FEEL SATISFIED UNTIL YOU HAVE WOUND THAT FUCKN 14grand redline into the revlimiter in every gear that will pull it!!!! BE THEEE BAD ASS..NOT THE GUY YOU HEAR ABOUT BUT RATHER THE GUY EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT..NOT BECAUSE YOURE A JACK ASS BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE THE GUY WHO TRULY KNOWS HOW TO LOVE LIFE!! THIS SHIT IS WAY TO SHORT TO NOT REMIND YOURSELF YOU ARE BREATHING!! NOW..BESAFE BUT NOT A PUSSY..GO SMOKE SOME TIRES OFF,SMOKE SOME HASH OIL..GET SOME!!! HELL YEAH!!!
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Too much ado about sound.
I really love Guzzies but they must be close to extinction surely, how long can they go without any real development!. I really hope they employ designers and engineers who know their stuff and then are allowed to follow it through to production.
They have been close to extinction since 1921. And yet here they are.
Like Traffic Wardens they will never be extinct lol
@sasholsuma I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The Yamaha will be an effective bike and you will love it, but....smiles per mile is what it is about and my own experience on Guzzis leads me to believe that , even though on paper they don't match up to this or that, they deliver far more smiles per mile. This is real reason we love bikes, this is the real reason that Guzzi owners have a reputation as fanatics: nothing else delivers quite as much.
If you can't even pronunce the name properly out of respect.......
Man !!! The NOISE are horrivel... Very Bad....
??? ( horrible )