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The only significant difference of the 1tb models is between the Racer and the other two. The Racer has better suspension and different ergos.But at that height, she might prefer to wait for the blue arriving V7II versions.
That's what I was getting at, that the issue might be she could be a little cramped on our bikes and the V7II might fit her better.
I'm 5'11" and my '13 V7 Special could use a touch more distance between the seat and pegs. The bike is still comfortable for a couple hours in the saddle but I'd be happy to have just a little less bend in my knees. The V7 II is reported to offer a bit more distance so I'd recommend she look at that model. BTW, I have a 32" inseam. Peter Y.
i disagree, the V7 racer is very easy for my 5'8" and is not even close to a sport bike. it does take some stomach muscles and you do have to clamp the tank with your legs but that's how you are suppose to ride a motorcycle with clip ons . if you wanted more comfort just throw on some handlebars. if you are a lot larger the Triumph's will accommodate you better with their longer and sadly 100+lb more bikes
i disagree, the V7 racer is very easy for my 5'8" and is not even close to a sport bike.
I try to never make an absolute judgment on another's happiness with Ergos.I suggest the V7II MAY be better than the current for her because of her size/length.MAYBE she'd be fine with the current, but I wouldn't assume it.And generally speaking in such things, a little more is likely better and not a detractor.
Inseam length will be more of a deciding factor than height. At 6'0", I only have a 32" inseam, so the V7 doesn't bother me.
A test ride will likely be definitive; both are in the shops here at the moment. She has to get something that grabs her. With luck & good fortune it may be a Guzzi, or it could be something else. Tells here to take the test rides & get what shouts her name.Mal
Why are so many people implying that the current V7 is a cramped bike? Your friend would fit very nicely on either the V7 or the V7II.
MAYBE.I notice, and maybe it's because I'm starting to get older, that I AM starting to get a little cramped on my Stone on longer rides, couple/three hundred miles in the saddle days.It's not a big deal, but the V7II does offer like an inch more room which could be the difference for some people.Don't get me wrong, still LOVE my V7.
I can see that for some, but I guess I assume that most V7 customers aren't putting hundreds of miles on them daily. For around town and short trip rides I can't imagine feeling cramped. Makes sense though in that context.
...It's not a big deal, but the V7II does offer like an inch more room which could be the difference for some people....
...One vs.two TB is not a difference maker in my book. Not for the price....
A professional woman's athlete who is a client of mine always drools over my red Mille. She is an all star caliber athlete at 5'11" and 160# Now I am taking 160#s of muscle so she is not lacking for strength. She is solid muscle. So she is looking at Guzzi's and asked me what I thought. I recommended the V7 line and she said that is what she is looking at. Are there any significant differences in the V7 s worth noting? Or is it just a question of aesthetics? She promised she would not ride buy before taking the safety course. Because she is based in LA I told to to take a ride out to the the snake on Mulholland Hwy and have a look see at what not to do on a bike as a new rider
I beg to differ with this comment. I specifically upgraded form a two TB to one TB bike to get all the upgrades:Metal fuel tank -- no ethanol-swelling plastic tank worriesMuch longer range due to 35% more fuel capacity, and slightly better MPGAlloy wheels (spokes with alloy rims, or cast allow wheels on the Stone) -- the steel rims with crappy Italian chrome rusted too easily -- I got sick of polishing the rust off of 'emTubeless tires (Stone model, or in my case, I found a slightly used Racer that the P.O. put Stone wheels on).
From reading about the V7II, it is my understanding that the additional leg room is only additional clearance from the rider's knee to the cylinder head, but, that the seat to foot pegs distance would be the same. The bike advertised as having a 1-inch LOWER seat height. So, unless the pegs are MORE than an inch lower than the outgoing model, a rider wouldn't have any less knee bend, just more clearance at the knee for a rider with longer femurs.