Is this Moto Guzzi the steal that it appears?

[Wild1_OR]

I was browsing the internet viewing the Moto Guzzi eye candy and stumbled onto this 2017 V9 Bobber with only 406 miles for $5,200. The price seemed really low, so I checked comparable prices and found nothing even close to a similar price. I exchanged a few messages with the seller and was assured that the bike is like new with a clean title.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441574480136142/

What are your thoughts? Also, in checking the specifications, it appears that the V9 weighs less than the V7. Is this accurate?

[fotoguzzi]

I would straight up ask him why he's selling and how he came to that asking price. He may just know how hard it is to sell a Guzzi and wants out fast, or needs money bad. Then go look at it, test ride, if it feels right buy it. I once bought a $2500 MacBook for $600 cause the guy needed money for court the next day.

[bobrebos]

I dont know the seller, of course, but that looks like a nice bike.  Wonder why they are selling it?

[twowheeladdict]

It is priced at the low end of the NADA range.  That is what many bikes sell for in a private sale in my area. 

He is probably selling because he never rides it, and in Portland. 

He also probably bought it as a leftover and got it for $7500, and if he is the original buyer you can ask to see the purchase paperwork and verify what he paid for it and when he bought it. 

[blu guzz]

last year, cadre sold off a large block of the leftover 2017s for $6,000 brand new with warranty.  i think he may be at the market price for one.

[Wild1_OR]

last year, cadre sold off a large block of the leftover 2017s for $6,000 brand new with warranty.  i think he may be at the market price for one.

You're referring to V9's?

[Zoom Zoom]

You're referring to V9's?

Yes he is. Yes they were.

John Henry

[Wild1_OR]

Yes he is. Yes they were.

John Henry

Wow this is the second time that I hear of prices that make me wish I had been in the market a year earlier.

[Bulldog9]

I think that is a fair price, at the low end for sure, but if it is local, is worth a look.

I'd ask:

- Why selling
- Does it have first service
- Any issues

Throw a Corbin seat on it and you have a very nice bike. I like the V9, but the look with the stock seat leaves me cold.

[malik]

The V9's were not very popular when new. The dealers had trouble moving them. If someone wants to move a used one quickly, low prices are not surprising. They have a too small tank, and often an "unfortunate" seat, but the motor is supposed to be a dream. Unless you're contemplating some serious coast to coast riding in the near future, the V9 is well worth consideration.

[Shorty]

There was a 2017 Roamer for sale in Minnesota or Wisconsin ( up north anyway) a couple months ago for the same money, 52 hundred. It had an Agostini exhaust and a couple other extras.  It had 700 miles, and was at a dealer. I asked the dealer if the first service or recalls had been done, or if it had a tool set. He took almost a week to get back to me, and lost me as a customer with his flippant attitude.  So, that is about what those bikes seem to be worth. It's a tough market. And, the model year is almost over, removing even more value.

[Bert Remington]

Asking for a friend?

If you live in OR it's a good price.  If you don't then deduct shipping for a good price.

This nicely accessorized V9 has been on the market five months: https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2017-Moto-Guzzi-V9-ROAMER-5013618765

There was another without side cases but with solo seat in FL that was on the market for several months at $5K.

I believe inditx bought Cadre's last V9 for $6K.  He trailered it home.

Opinions vary on the V7 vice V9 motors.  Some like the quicker revving V7 and others the V9 down-low torque.

Opinions on the V9 gas tank tend to be a bit more binary.

Let us know your "friend's" decision.

[Wild1_OR]

Asking for a friend?

If you live in OR it's a good price.  If you don't then deduct shipping for a good price.

This nicely accessorized V9 has been on the market five months: https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2017-Moto-Guzzi-V9-ROAMER-5013618765

There was another without side cases but with solo seat in FL that was on the market for several months at $5K.

I believe inditx bought Cadre's last V9 for $6K.  He trailered it home.

Opinions vary on the V7 vice V9 motors.  Some like the quicker revving V7 and others the V9 down-low torque.

Opinions on the V9 gas tank tend to be a bit more binary.

Let us know your "friend's" decision.

I was browsing the local motorcycle market, simply to see some of the vintage bikes on offer. When I came across the V9, I couldn't help but wonder if I missed a better bike and deal by a week. Out of curiosity, I posted it on here to see the opinions of forum members.

[Bert Remington]

That's what I thought.  There's always "better."  Go look at the V9 and you'll see you made the right choice with the V7.

[twowheeladdict]

The V9's were not very popular when new. The dealers had trouble moving them. If someone wants to move a used one quickly, low prices are not surprising. They have a too small tank, and often an "unfortunate" seat, but the motor is supposed to be a dream. Unless you're contemplating some serious coast to coast riding in the near future, the V9 is well worth consideration.

So those that ride coast to coast on non-touring bikes are not doing serious coast to coast riding?  LOL!

I would think they are the ones on "real" adventures.   

A local lady here rode a Van Van 200 coast to coast and back over 10 weeks. 

[malik]

Oh, you can do it on just about anything. Or at least you used to be able to do so before March. I've come across a chap who did the Figure 8 over here on a postie bike (CT110) - he ended up setting off each day at 10am & finishing by 3pm. The only thing that went wrong was losing high beam. A mate rode a V9 Bobber some 6,000km in Europe - the small tank obliged him and those he was riding with to stop more often to re-fuel. My last trip around the country (30,000km) I did on the Classic with the 15L tank - at times a little touch and go - which is why I replaced the tank with the metal 21L upon arriving back home - much more convenient, and no need to carry extra fuel. The longer range of bigger tanks are definitely a bonus on longer trips.

[blu guzz]

here in cincinnati, someone is selling a nice roamer with the big windscreen and only very low miles for $5,000 cash.

[Zoom Zoom]

Preferences aside, The V9's have been as far as I know pretty much without issues. (Electrical, mechanical, etc.) So, unless the PO did something bad to it, there's likely nothing wrong with it. Just because the price is reasonable doesn't mean there is necessairly something wrong.

John Henry

[et18]

Cadre has one w/ 800 miles for $5500 but it is already sale pending.  Not sure how long it lasted but it was for sale last week when I checked.

https://cadrecycle.com/category/pre-owned/

[Wild1_OR]

When I was down to choosing between two bikes, it was a 2018 V7 III Stone in CA vs a 2019 Continental GT at a local dealership:

https://www.motosporthillsboro.com/Pre-Owned-Inventory-2019-Royal-Enfield-Continental-GT-Black-Magic-Hillsboro-Oregon-9105670

It was an extremely tough decision. I feel the Royal Enfield has excellent curb appeal with its vintage appearance and the purchase cost would be significantly less, but I believe the Moto Guzzi will provide a better riding experience and long term reliability. I'm satisfied with my decision and I look forward to years of enjoyment.