2022 Centenario, the good, bad and ugly…

[sdcr]

I am looking at a left over ‘22 Centenario 850, silver and green.

This would be my most modern Guzzi.

Anything to be aware of things to watch with this model?
What is a good, hard bag set up?
Also, is the small plexiglass fairing effective at all? Need some type of frontal protection, but don’t want a barn door.

Thanks in advance.

John

[Alfetta]

If the screen only covers the dials, like my dart screen, then no...  it's only good to keep bug guts off the dials...
I don't have any recommendation for a larger screen, as i don't care for them at all..   and yes, i do long rides often.

As far as the '22 850 is concerned, I can only tell you that i like my '18 750 very much, I would consider the 850 only when I know that a tuner for the "E5" CPU is available.
but that's just me..

So take a test ride, and if you like it in stock form then buy it..

[Dave Swanson]

I am looking at a left over ‘22 Centenario 850, silver and green.

This would be my most modern Guzzi.

Anything to be aware of with this model?
What is a good, hard bag set up?
Also, is the small plexiglass fairing effective at all? Need some type of frontal protection, but don’t want a barn door.

Thanks in advance.

John

Congratulations on your upcoming purchase.  I am sure you will love the bike as much as I do. 

I have a Dart Marlin and it works great.  It takes pressure off the body at high speeds making long rides much less tiring.

The V7-850 is a great bike.  Buy it without worries.  I installed Mistral slip on mufflers (left db killers in)  for a bit extra tone.  It fuels perfectly with the stock map.

I am not familiar with hard bags for the V7-850.  I installed the soft bag setup from Unit Garage and am quite happy with it. 

I loaned mine out to a friend who doesn't own a Guzzi.  After returning from the ride he was completely impressed and said "its everything you need in a bike!"

[mechanicsavant]

Like most , if not all late model V7’s . Radial tires are the biggest single improvement I’ve made to my 2.

[sdcr]

Thanks guys.
So, these don’t come stock with radials? But, the bike is set up to be radial compatible?

[Dave Swanson]

Thanks guys.
So, these don’t come stock with radials? But, the bike is set up to be radial compatible?

Dunlop Arrowmax should be the stock tire.  I don't believe they are radials, but they handle great! 

[sdcr]

Dave,
Do you have aftermarket shocks on yours?
My riding will be 75%  240# solo.

[Dave Swanson]

Dave,
Do you have aftermarket shocks on yours?
My riding will be 75%  240# solo.

I am very happy with the stock shocks, which is a welcome and pleasant surprise.  My 2015 V7 screamed out for new shocks from the first ride.

[kingoffleece]

I would figure on upgrading the shocks at 240.  That's way outside the OEM specs.
Plenty have used radials on that bike with no issues.

[Dave Swanson]

I would figure on upgrading the shocks at 240.  That's way outside the OEM specs.
Plenty have used radials on that bike with no issues.

That very well could be true at 240#.  You will know fairly soon if you need to upgrade shocks.  There are loads of good options

[Kildareman]

A good start is to replace the front 100/90 with a radial 110/80,
In fact change the set of on OEM as I found them to me mehh.
I have the Guzzi screen, which I've thinned out. It's good.
As for bags I have unit garage frames for some of their soft bags.

[chrisfer]

As far as the '22 850 is concerned, I can only tell you that i like my '18 750 very much, I would consider the 850 only when I know that a tuner for the "E5" CPU is available.
but that's just me..

There is Upmap : https://www.guareschimoto.it/en/prodotto/centralina-gcorse-by-upmap-kit-t800-plus-v7-850-e5/

[mechanicsavant]

I too was in the 100+ kg. Club . Stock shocks were adequate w/light loads but we’re lacking when loaded for camping . I usually carry about 80 lbs of camping kit & tools . ICON solved those issues. Aside from an oil change the forks remain stock . Also I’m using a National Cycle “street shield “. Not great but adequate for longer trips , easy on & off too. Still one of the best all round bikes I’ve owned in 50 + years of riding

[sdcr]

There is Upmap : https://www.guareschimoto.it/en/prodotto/centralina-gcorse-by-upmap-kit-t800-plus-v7-850-e5/

Thanks for posting this.

Can you say what this new mapping will accomplish?
Earlier in this thread, it has been noted the V7 850, fuels very well straight from the factory.

[Enzo Toma]

The only issue I've had with my 2022 Guzzi V7 850 E5 was that the factory steering bearings gave out in the first year:
https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=116677.0
The stock tires aren't amazing, but be careful with replacements I found the Pirelli Sport Demons to be a worse tire so far in most conditions. The Continental Road Attack 3 (discontinued) seemed to be a popular choice for Guzzis in this size, but unfortunately Continental have only replaced the rear size so far in their new Road Attack 4 model.

Givi/Kappa and Hepco Becker are going to be your main choices for hard side cases including ones styled as bags.

The OEM touring windscreen works fine as a bug deflector and helps with wind at low speed below maybe 50 mph. Get up to 70-80mph though and my experience is that it doesn't make a noticeable difference over not having it. I bought a Dart Marlin first and returned it because that caused too much buffeting for me at highway speed. The Guzzi one does not. Your mileage may vary, especially with height and posture.

[chrisfer]

Thanks for posting this.

Can you say what this new mapping will accomplish?
Earlier in this thread, it has been noted the V7 850, fuels very well straight from the factory.

The engine runs less lean, which is a little more pleasant.
This is especially useful if you change the exhaust.