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2024 V7 850 vs 2026 V7 850
msullivan:
Been a while since I been here life got in the way.. So I am trying to get back into the guzzi fold.. I had three at one point ( Cali 1400 custom , V7 Aniversario and the First year of the V85TT) I didn’t have time to ride them at the time so had to sell them 😢. Anyway I’m trying to get back into it and I’m looking at the 2024 and 2026 V7 ( still pondering the V100 and maybe even the dark side R12 base) anyways. There are a lot of options of 2024’s left over for a good price.. I guess my question which has probably been covered at nauseium ..Would you consider the 2026 3-4K better bike than the 2024?
I guess for an example 2024 Special is 7k while the new special is 10.1k w/ the sport being 10.6 of course which I do love along with the Black Emerald painting the special... I know there are electronic upgrades (ie.. cruise control and OEm heated grips and ride modes) and maybe a smidge of performance, I was just wondering what everyone thoughts are between these two.
Appreciate your input!!
bad Chad:
If it were me, I would buy the 24. Unless you have your heart set on the Sport, for me the difference between the 24 and 26 is not worth 3-4K. And I find the 24 Special to look better than the 26. I don't recall the exact spec differences from 24-26, but I think they are minimal.
Kev m:
--- Quote from: bad Chad on October 07, 2025, 04:38:01 PM ---If it were me, I would buy the 24. Unless you have your heart set on the Sport, for me the difference between the 24 and 26 is not worth 3-4K. And I find the 24 Special to look better than the 26. I don't recall the exact spec differences from 24-26, but I think they are minimal.
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I couldn't disagree more.
The larger 52mm throttle body and separate ECU make, in my mind, the 26 a much more robust and serviceable EFI system in the long run.
And though I've not seen a 26 in person yet the reports are they are much improved all around.
But I'm not gonna sweat a few grand. If I were then sure I'd settle for older.
msullivan:
--- Quote from: bad Chad on October 07, 2025, 04:38:01 PM ---If it were me, I would buy the 24. Unless you have your heart set on the Sport, for me the difference between the 24 and 26 is not worth 3-4K. And I find the 24 Special to look better than the 26. I don't recall the exact spec differences from 24-26, but I think they are minimal.
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As from a performance issue if I remember correctly the HP is mainly the same , but the Torque is about 10% more and lower RPM. Talking to some people who has ridden both they say you can tell it’s a little punchier , but not by much.
msullivan:
--- Quote from: Kev m on October 07, 2025, 05:21:36 PM ---I couldn't disagree more.
The larger 52mm throttle body and separate ECU make, in my mind, the 26 a much more robust and serviceable EFI system in the long run.
And though I've not seen a 26 in person yet the reports are they are much improved all around.
But I'm not gonna sweat a few grand. If I were then sure I'd settle for older.
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Reading earlier post I remember you saying the Throttle body is at 52 mm .. and just did a search the 2024 was 38mm.. that’s a huge difference.. the few grand doesn’t bother me that much on the purchase as I said I’m still Pondering their V100 at 11.5 and an R12 at 10k.. I’m just saying if I opt for the V7 .. will I lose something going with the 2024. And it might seem the 26 might a major upgrade over the 24..which changes a lot and of course if I do go with the 26 .. the sport is the best option as it’s only 500 dollars more that the Special. With more options.
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