Hi Tony, firstly thanks for all the great videos - I’m a great fan. Secondly, can I ask where you sourced your canvas panniers from (on the Guzzi) - I’m struggling to source similar. Many thanks Adam
I agree with your compments on Triumph performance wise except that 1 motoguzzi v7 has this big tank between your legs which makes it very secure and pleasant to ride. Maintenance free or almost, no chain no radiator,, and fore most NOT MADE IN THAILAND but in Italia!!!
Yep the tank is lovely. Not sure the Made in Thailand makes a difference? I've had plenty of 'dodgy' Italian electrics in the past ;) (I've owned a few Alfa Romeos!)
Asians make perfect bikes that is not the issue, but that whole vintage british look is than just faked to me and pure marketing. Also I hate off shoring out of europe, f-k them. Not as ridiculous as the Enfield ones but still, the principle. But yes the T120 looks way more serious, untill you go off road a little or on a sandy beach road I guess, on which MG is overall everywhere at ease it seems (I am buying one this week and tested a couple of mg and t120).. PS did y ou have the abs?
These are the Mistral short silencers, with the dB killers (baffles) fitted. Bike currently for sale; www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111887601620?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
+The Right Stuff Thanks for the kind words. Yep very quick and easy to change, one small Allen bolt and the muffler pulls straight out. 5 minute job max to get both out
Hey Views from the Man Cave, I really like the brown leather seat. Just got my V7 III and have been looking for one like that for longer time. Where did you get it? best wishes from munich
ripmax333 the Street Twin is better in the first two respects for sure, although the v7 was fun. I sometimes miss the shaft drive when I’m lubing my chain 😉
well both are nice, it's tough to decide between the two, one thing that really i cannot fully accept on the classic triumph is those fake things that put on them, I am glad that at least on the street twin they got rid of the fake looking carbs but a bit of a disappointment that they are water cooled now although triumph says that it's actually 30% air cooling so they could make a very small radiator and the fins still have a purpose but i'm in doubt with that, but then again i'm no engineer in engine designing, still people say that they are fake.
Honestly,the watercooled vs aircooled thing is a bit overdone. The new engine is great, the rad is relatively unobtrusive. I thought it woudl bother me initally, but as soon as you get on the bike and ride, its no different
The mirrors themselves are CRG lane splitters, but they are fitted to custom machined bar ends. They can be bought from Corsa Italiana www.corsaitaliana.com/epages/yp3bcw66xzdr.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/yp3bcw66xzdr/Products/CI00000267
Gh. Dragos haha, now that IS a question! For me the jump from the first V7 to a Street Twin was worth it. Although the Moto Guzzi sounds great, the ST goes, stops and handles much much better. I can't compare it to the new V7iii though as I haven't ridden that. Triumphs are also much better supported here in the UK which helps. I loved my V7, loads of character, but I prefer to ride my ST. Does that help?
What a beauty. Absolute head-turner!
Thanks Charlie, now with its new owner :(
Hi Tony, firstly thanks for all the great videos - I’m a great fan. Secondly, can I ask where you sourced your canvas panniers from (on the Guzzi) - I’m struggling to source similar.
Many thanks
Adam
Thanks Adam, they are Swedish army surplus bags, a bit of pot luck with what you can find in a surplus store
Thanks Tony. If ever you’d like to sell the bags, please let me know 👍🏻
Ps. How did you find the V7 compared with your Street Twin - both great bikes - do you have a favourite?
Bit late for that I sold the bike 8 years ago!
Both good for different reasons, the Guzzi has more character the Street Twin was nicer to ride
ils sont magnifiques ces mistral
I agree with your compments on Triumph performance wise except that 1 motoguzzi v7 has this big tank between your legs which makes it very secure and pleasant to ride. Maintenance free or almost, no chain no radiator,, and fore most NOT MADE IN THAILAND but in Italia!!!
Yep the tank is lovely. Not sure the Made in Thailand makes a difference? I've had plenty of 'dodgy' Italian electrics in the past ;)
(I've owned a few Alfa Romeos!)
Asians make perfect bikes that is not the issue, but that whole vintage british look is than just faked to me and pure marketing. Also I hate off shoring out of europe, f-k them. Not as ridiculous as the Enfield ones but still, the principle. But yes the T120 looks way more serious, untill you go off road a little or on a sandy beach road I guess, on which MG is overall everywhere at ease it seems (I am buying one this week and tested a couple of mg and t120).. PS did y
ou have the abs?
Yes mine had ABS
Did you feel that as a big safety bonus? I never had a bike with abs, come from custom HD's. Just asking.
I never had to use it 🤗
These are the Mistral short silencers, with the dB killers (baffles) fitted.
Bike currently for sale;
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111887601620?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
+Views from the Man Cave Hi, is it possible to pop the db killers just in and out easily or is there more work to it? btw nice vids overall
+The Right Stuff Thanks for the kind words. Yep very quick and easy to change, one small Allen bolt and the muffler pulls straight out. 5 minute job max to get both out
Hey Views from the Man Cave,
I really like the brown leather seat.
Just got my V7 III and have been looking for one like that for longer time.
Where did you get it?
best wishes from munich
Hi Joachim, it's the stock seat which I had retrimmed in leather.
cute!
It was a great bike
@@mancavemoto so you did sell your soul
Hi. How did u get rid of the rear mud guard?
Remove the db killers....the sound will is amazing
Hi, I have the same moto guzzi V7 and I'm looking for the same saddlebag, where did you buy it please?
Thanks, Mat
Hi Mathieu, it came from Down & Out motorcycles. They made a custom frame to fit an old army surplus ammunition bag....
Nice bike. Why did you sell it? I take it you did. What cc is it?
+1990 yep, I couldn't afford two bikes....
Hello, what bag and mount is that please?
Hi Its from Down & Out motorcycles
how do you compare the V7 with a Street Twin? in terms of handling, fun factor, maintenance wise.
ripmax333 the Street Twin is better in the first two respects for sure, although the v7 was fun. I sometimes miss the shaft drive when I’m lubing my chain 😉
well both are nice, it's tough to decide between the two, one thing that really i cannot fully accept on the classic triumph is those fake things that put on them, I am glad that at least on the street twin they got rid of the fake looking carbs but a bit of a disappointment that they are water cooled now although triumph says that it's actually 30% air cooling so they could make a very small radiator and the fins still have a purpose but i'm in doubt with that, but then again i'm no engineer in engine designing, still people say that they are fake.
Honestly,the watercooled vs aircooled thing is a bit overdone. The new engine is great, the rad is relatively unobtrusive. I thought it woudl bother me initally, but as soon as you get on the bike and ride, its no different
hello man. i have same moto and im looking for same headlight, where did you buy it please?
Hi David, it's the stock headlight with the bezel painted and a yellow tint film on the lens
haha ok it seems one after market
What make are the bar end mirrors ? thanks
The mirrors themselves are CRG lane splitters, but they are fitted to custom machined bar ends. They can be bought from Corsa Italiana www.corsaitaliana.com/epages/yp3bcw66xzdr.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/yp3bcw66xzdr/Products/CI00000267
Thanks very much for letting me know..
Where's the seat from? I am looking for something like that for my V7.
It's the stock seat, reupholstered in brown leather
+Views from the Man Cave Thanks!
+Views from the Man Cave Nice ;-)
The 2win shocks are from TEC? If so, which ones?
Gh. Dragos Yes, Tec ones, they are the basic adjustable gas shocks
Thank you! And now, the 1 million question :). Is it worth to pay extra 1500 euro to buy a ST instead a V7?
Gh. Dragos haha, now that IS a question! For me the jump from the first V7 to a Street Twin was worth it. Although the Moto Guzzi sounds great, the ST goes, stops and handles much much better. I can't compare it to the new V7iii though as I haven't ridden that. Triumphs are also much better supported here in the UK which helps. I loved my V7, loads of character, but I prefer to ride my ST. Does that help?
Yours was a V7ii with ABS?
Gh. Dragos No, mine was a 2013 V7, no ABS, higher footpegs, original engine layout in frame.
Bike still needs a wash and clean up
+Views from the Man Cave No, no it doesn't! Looks perfect the way it is! ;-) What kind of tires do you have on her?
+The Wicked Academic haha, maybe. The tyres are Pirelli MT90
+Views from the Man Cave Thanks! Enjoy the bike!