New 2015 Limited Edition V7 Racer Verde Legnano US Market only - merged threadfest

[Perazzimx14]

For the record I too love, PREFER, and  appreciate the old stuff.  3 of my 4 Guzzi bikes are 40+ years old.  

But we all should be invested in 2015 Guzzi surviving.

I hope Guzzi is making and selling bikes for decade to come. But if their survival is contingent upon me buying a garish leftover parts bike, they can close the doors now. The V7R/L is horrid.

[Cam3512]

I hope Guzzi is making and selling bikes for decade to come. But if their survival is contingent upon me buying a garish leftover parts bike, they can close the doors now. The V7R/L is horrid.

Doubt their survival is contingent on whether they sell you a V7R/L.  They're only "making" 50 to clear out old inventory.    Smart business.

[mwrenn]

I like it.  So what if its marketing... I still like how it looks.  Of course I'd change the suspension, flash the ECU...then ride the piss out of it.... It is still a V7....it can represent the marque well...
Just what I like...

[bad Chad]

They are making 50 bikes!  guzzi future In no way depends on you nattering nabobs of negativity!

Can't we just hold off a little bit till somebody is actually road a six speed before we decry it's worthlessness?

[Kev m]

Or you could buy my V7R w/

Black tank
Breva 750 wheels
Gauge lowering bracket
MAS engineering fender eliminator
Mistral SS exhaust
Mistral crossover
GuzziTech ECU flash
And all the stock goodies

Less than 6,000 miles

$8,499.00

And dual throttle bodies, no warranty... Is it at least a metal tank?

[krglorioso]

"A heated speedometer"...By Jove, I believe Phil's onto something!

Ralph

[Bob Wegman]

I have a 2010 model V7C.  It is a joy for me even though it has a plastic tank, square cylinders, dual throttle bodies, white paint, and all the other shortcomings of the model.  It has quit twice on the road on me. In spite of that, it has been for me a spectacular ride, and I have enjoyed it immensely. I think if you enjoy riding a motorcycle,you will enjoy any of the 750 small blocks.  I hope everyone here gets to enjoy one of these as much as I have enjoyed mine. 

[kevdog3019]

And dual throttle bodies, no warranty... Is it at least a metal tank?

I'd love to know the downside to dual throttle bodies? There've been 4 Guzzi's I've owned with them and I've never touched them. Is there something I'm missing? 

[Perazzimx14]

I'd love to know the downside to dual throttle bodies? There've been 4 Guzzi's I've owned with them and I've never touched them. Is there something I'm missing? 

Well you do have to reset the TPS every now and then with free software and it does take about 10 seconds to do that.

I much prefer the dual TB's and square cylinders on the 2012 over the 2013+ bikes. They just don't look right to me.

[Kev m]

You have to balance them at one point, and most of the late-models came with plastic tanks.

It's also an aesthetic thing, as I prefer the 1tb motor.

None are big deals, just preferences.

[kevdog3019]

In 11 yrs. I've never had to do TPS or balancing adjustment <shrug>.

[Kev m]

Like I said, you will have to touch it eventually. Not that it is a big deal.

I just like the simplicity of a single throttle body.

Again, it's a preference. Like the shape of the cylinders etc.

BTW, in on record for saying the throttle bodies shouldn't need rebalance for a long time. It took something like 5 years and 20k miles before the Jackal needed a tweak. Not bad, but still more components than necessary, and a somewhat overly busy aesthetic.

[Aaron D.]

Why would anyone complain? I like the nice color.  Then again I understand why it's important. My wife loves the chrome tank, but then again she understands why the tank is chrome.

[Bob Wegman]

What happen both times it quit on you?

   The first time one of the wires broke its connection off the ignition switch, the second time the junction block for the rectifier/regulator had excessive resistance and melted.

[roofus]

Here's is mine:

[Green1000S]

I happen to like the green and red combo.  ;-T
(and I dont care if its marketing or old parts, it speaks to me....)

[Bill Hagan]

I happen to like the green and red combo.  ;-T
(and I dont care if its marketing or old parts, it speaks to me....)

Glad it does.

And, really, as we all know, that's all that matters. 

Something, and often many things, speak to all of us in different ways.

It's when they coo in our ears that we have to be very, very careful.   ;)

Bill

[Bob Wegman]

I can imagine troubleshooting that stuff was a pain?

Electrical can send you into so many directions.

I like to ask these sort of questions because often times this stuff will repeat on other bikes. So at least now this give me a couple places to start looking if electrical trouble occurs.

First I've read of electrical demons with these small blocks.

So far for me the bike has been great. NO complaints at all.

The ignition switch problem happened on trip home from a visit to NYC in a rural spot along the Delaware River. I found the switch only had two wires going to it, so I joined them together to eliminate to switch and current was restored to get home.  Looked like a poor solder job when I disassembled the switch.  The melted junction block from the rect/reg happened to a few of that model.  Eliminated to block and all has been well.

[jas67]

So what, it's beautiful.

 :+1

[jas67]

Spot on!  ;-T  This tank looks like a leftover V7 from a couple years back.  Maybe just leftover paint.  Are we that forgetful?  You all remember that greenie?  Maybe that was the cafe?  It's getting hard to keep up.  Looks like an old parts bin re-constituted exercise.

I hope that it isn't a left over from the V7 Cafe, because that would mean that it is the small-capacity plastic tank.

[jas67]

And dual throttle bodies, no warranty... Is it at least a metal tank?

Yes, it is.

[Penderic]

Well, I like the idea of having all those switchable OEM components available as well having an increasing number of 3rd party accessories for the small block series.  ;-T

And a nice tarted up U.S only special version will inspire other prideful owners to create their own special variations of it.

But enough with the Stone flat black treatment! You're Special in the US now. Lets party!  :BEER:

[Tazturtle]

Anyone who wonders why, of all markets, the USA doesn't get the full Guzzi range need look no further than some  of the comments on this thread.

Fickle, fickle crowd.

If you dont like the green tanked V7R (which I seem to recall quite a few have dreamed of here) don't buy it.

Don't waste your life whingeing about a bike you have no intention of buying anyway.

Sheesh.

Kurt

[oldbike54]

How is "whingeing" pronounced ? ;D

  Dusty

[Tazturtle]

Win-jing!

K

[oldbike54]

Win-jing!

K

 Thanks Kurt , I will endeavor to keep my whingeing to a minimum  :D

  Dusty

[Unkept]

I think that looks great. Just take off the V7 plates and scrub the black off the rims (I like the standard aluminum rim look) and it's a pretty sweet ride!

Wish I were in a position that it would be an easy buy for me. :'( Sadly not today! But maybe in the future I'll get one used (if I'm still in the USA) or a V7 II and repaint the tank to match, looks great.

[rocker59]

I like Guzzi Limited Editions.  And, I like the idea of something other than chrome on a V7R tank!

 :bike

[kevdog3019]

I like the idea of creating a "touring" model. Not a stretch considering this is a "racer" model. The gas mileage makes it an appropriate steed and a Jammer up front would round out the amenities. With a new 6 speed overdrive it's well on its way. Backrest/highway pegs optional. You watch.


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[drums4money]

Dumping ground for 50 units?
I think its a sweet bike.  As mentioned earlier, twin discs would really complete the package.

The custom posted is a looker, too.