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Manufacturer’s claimed wet weight:2016 T-100: 496 lbs2021 W800: 498 lbs2021 V7 850: 481 lbsIf moving to a lighter bike is your main objective, I don’t see much difference between the three. If changing bikes is driven more by logic than emotion, buy the Kawasaki, enjoy the ride, and take comfort knowing your dealer is nearby. If it’s driven by emotion, well then I can’t help.
Im sure the modern W800 has ABS like a V7, I regard that as essential as we ageThe Kawasaki is a nice bike but it's not a Guzzi LOL
ohioriderI just sold my W650 and kept the V-7II. The V-7II has a Corbin that the wife likes. But ! The W650 was easier to ride and had plenty of power. The Guzzi has tubeless tires and the Corbin was really the deciding items
Go test drive one and see first hand what I'm referring to.
Bob, if the T120 was running as nicely as it should you'd be hanging on to it, the weight, power and size are right. You probably can't go wrong with either the W800 or the V7 850cc bike, both good choices. Guzzis don't hold their value well, but that really doesn't matter. The blue Kaw and the blue Guzzi are beautiful bikes, even the Centennial version looks really nice in silver/grey and green. The Guzzi is a 6spd, the Kaw a 5spd, the range is probably good enough on both, although the Guzzi holds more fuel. It might all come down to how close the dealers are to you. All of this is an ok problem to have, trying to figure out what bike. It is just good to be able to continue to be riding and smell the roses any more!
I am beginning to wonder if one of the best choices of all would be an RE 650 Interceptor? Low center of gravity, good enough power for highway speeds, accessories, lower weight, good looking and pretty decent prices (Guzzi content!). Not sure if the 350 Meteor or the better looking 350 Classic has enough power to get on the highway safely or stop very well. The 650 twin might fit the bill...just thinking about all of this here. While I think the newer water cooled Triumphs are better looking, the price difference with the RE is not worth the difference in price, I think. Good luck with your decision.
I'll just leave this right here.....
See “heart vs. head “posted elsewhere on this forum!