revised peg position for 2017 V9

[Adan]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/november/moto-guzzi-v9-revamp-2017-eicma-milan/

Pegs 100 mm back and 35 mm higher.  That's quite a change.

I didn't have a problem with the peg position when test-riding, but with a 30" inseam I'm probably what the original was designed for.  The extra ground clearance might be nice.

Only other change is a more padded seat on both V9's.

[bad Chad]

Sliding them back towards the rider is the best thing they could have done in my opinion should make a real usable difference.

[Kev m]

I saw that elsewhere and it was accompanied by text claiming it to be more comfortable for taller riders. But that doesn't seem to jive with the 35mm higher? Do you think they got that wrong and meant 35mm LOWER?

Or were the pegs on the V9 already lower than that on the V7?

<shrug>

[Adan]

Not sure how the "comfort" factor plays out here.  Less extended legs will be less comfortable, unless you are tall enough that your shins bang against the cylinders, in which case it will be more comfortable.  I'd say if you're much above 5-8, you've probably got a shin issue on the V9.

I assume raising the pegs is really for ground clearance, not comfort.

Guzzi's blurb also mentions more "control".

Anyway, now I'm in a bit of a quandary because was actually closing in on purchasing a Bobber.  Now need to think about whether these changes are worth waiting for.  At just under 5-10, I'm not going to benefit from a comfort standpoint, but the new pegs might make the bike feel a bit sportier.

[jas67]

I put 1-inch LOWER pegs on my V7 Special.

I suspect, I would want to do the same on the new V9.

It'd be cool if they did something like Honda did with the 305 Super Hawk back in the 60's.

Here is the footpeg mount:


The second pic shows an aftermarket rear set on the stock mount (mounted to the middle of the three possible positions).   The bikes came from the factory with a passenger peg mounted to the rear hole (with some offset to put it further back), and the rider peg to the front one.    The brake is cable actuated, so, it is easy to just move between the three holes.   The left peg is almost as easy to move, you just need a different length rode to connect to the shifter shaft.

I'd love to see motorcycle manufacturers ship bikes with adjustable foot pegs, and handlebars (Motus has nice adjustable bars).

http://motonut.com/images/DSC04456.JPG

[fossil]

I really look forward to riding the new Roamer. Control was what it lacked in direct comparison to my V7 Stone. And clearance in turns.

Seems to me there are people listening in Mandello del Lario.

[bad Chad]

The new peg set backs are available as a retro fit to the the first year V9 for those wanting to go that route.

[Adan]

The new peg set backs are available as a retro fit to the the first year V9 for those wanting to go that route.

Cool.  Wheredja read that?

[bad Chad]

Your wish is my command!
http://www.mcnews.com.au/2017-moto-guzzi-v9-bobber-roamer/

[jkristjan]

Here goes my 2 cents:

1) The new seat is ugly, the initial flat bench seat was impractical but really a designer's item. I rather use a AirHawk for longer rides and comparing the pics, I suspect the first year seats are going to sell at high prices. Additionally there is the first year optional "comfort seat", kind of in the middle of the two, I dunno if that will remain in the accessory catalogs but I do hope so. Then if someone will want to get rid of the ugly new seat they can at least order the initial premium seat which is at least bearable looks-wise. Also, though the new seat is certainly more comfortable to sit on, it may add seat height, so there's that.

2) Pegs moved back cannot be for clearance because at left side the kickstand is touching first, well, at least virtually at the same time with the first year forward-mounted pegs. Kickstand is exactly at the same position on the new edition which kind of makes me think there may be a terrible flaw, kickstand will now touch, scrape and do who knows what before the feelers on the folding pegs.

Anyone having better details on this, please enlighten us. For now I'm very happy that I got the initial version, those two changes do not make sense to me. It's a pity if they also fixed some internal design/quality flaws, but I doubt there will be information on that.
 

[r6ymy]

I'm 5'7" but have long legs. I was excited to try the V9 when launched, sat on the Roamer and Bobber at the UK national motorcycle show and on both found my shins contacted the heads. Haven't tried the 2017 versions but if they have moved the pegs back 4" that sounds promising to me.

[Adan]

Ground clearance hasn't been an issue for me in the first 600 miles.  I'm taking it through twisties at a brisk pace and I'm not scraping.  Sure, if I pushed it a little harder, I'd scrape, but at the speeds this bike is meant to be ridden, not an issue.  If you want a sport bike, get a sport bike. 

I have the comfort seat and it's an improvement, I like it better than stock though the difference in both height and comfort is pretty subtle.

My shins do make contact with the heads at times, but it's not a big deal.  It seems like it's just part of the tactile experience of riding this bike.  It's not inhibiting me in any way.

Raising the seat height and getting your feet more underneath you would both be complementary steps towards making the V9 less cruiser-ish and more standard-ish.  It might be a good thing for some or even most riders but, to state the obvious, there will be a tradeoff in comfort with greater knee bend. 

[Darren Williams]

For some, like me, greater knee bend can mean less seat pressure which equals for comfort for the longer haul. Of course I'm one of those guys that ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs and on some of my bikes, and actually use the passenger pegs when on long stretches.

[Adan]

Some folks find the standard ergos more comfortable that cruiser.  If you have lower back issues, feet forward can aggravate it.  Even on the V9, which is only slightly feet forward, the lower back is somewhat slouched.  I find I have to stretch out at least once an hour, either by stopping or just standing in the saddle -- so my lower back doesn't start getting tied in knots.  Even so, the V9 is a more comfortable position for me that the V7 or the Griso.  For me, the only bikes that are truly all day comfortable are tall adv bikes.

[Kev m]

For some, like me, greater knee bend can mean less seat pressure which equals for comfort for the longer haul.

For me the greater the knee bend, the more discomfort over the long haul.

We're all just built a bit different.

[Darren Williams]

We're all just built a bit different.

Very true...

Or, we've all abused our bodies a bit different. Which goes with the quote about living this long, would have taken better care of myself.  Knees in better shape than my hips or back.