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« Last post by Kev m on September 01, 2026, 05:39:55 PM »
Perhaps it has to do with set up, tires, etc. I have ridden a 24 850 Special, and I was pushing it pretty hard, and I found it to be noticeably more sluggish and less nimble than the VVT V85.
Anything with the MUIG3 is a pretty different bike from the current V7 with the 52mm RBW throttle body from the V85. The Sport takes it further with the suspension and additional mapping.
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« Last post by AirPirate on September 01, 2026, 05:25:43 PM »
I couldn't agree more with you. I'm definitely a prospective V-100, V-85, or maybe V-7 Sport buyer, but the Cadre guys didn't know that when I walked into their shop. Didn't matter. They treated me like a long term customer. Wish thy were closer to me.
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« Last post by Rons on September 01, 2026, 04:56:06 PM »
I own a ‘26 V7 Sport, and a ‘22 Triumph Speed Twin 1200. Specs say they weight almost the same, and pushing them around the garage feels about the same. Once on the move, the V7 feels smaller due to the seat height. I definitely get more of my feet on the ground. Also the V7 steers with less effort, probably because of the more upright seating position. At a faster pace, the Triumph steers faster, most likely because it has a more “sportbike” geometry.
Both great bikes. I would always like any bike to weigh 50 pounds less than it does. LOL…..
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« Last post by Rons on September 01, 2026, 04:48:11 PM »
Congratulations!
I picked up a ‘26 in the green last November. Rode it a bit and it got stuck at the dealer for the heated grips to be installed. I picked it up I’m April and I’ve got about 1200 miles on it so far. You’re correct that the color really pops in the sunlight. Hard to see this in pictures. I like that it’s a distinctive color, and it ties to MG history. The blackout treatment that Guzzi used on most of the bike makes it look special also, IMHO. Although a red frame might be cool also. The original V7 had that triangle part near the side covers, and I’m not sure the new V7 worth a red frame would look as cool.
I’m really liking the bike. The engine punches above its specs for sure. My 2014 Bonneville 865 had roughly the same hp specs, and felt anemic on the highway. The V7 cruises with little effort. Must be the torque.
Thanks for the detailed post and please let us know what other accessories you add. Valuable info for us V7 Sport owners.
I’m considering the SWM crash bars and maybe one of the MG accessory seats. You will be pleased with the factory heated grips, they get plenty warm, and are easy to use once you master the menu.
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« Last post by DoubleGuzzi on September 01, 2026, 04:47:05 PM »
Just for grins rotate the mirrors from horizontal to vertical.
When I had bar-end mirrors on my last Breva, I'd spin them around 180deg when I knew a run would take me through dense(r) traffic. Otherwise, they did limit how quick/effective I could travel through lines of cars.
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« Last post by Cam3512 on September 01, 2026, 04:38:55 PM »
Get well Dusty.
Cam
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« Last post by Vagrant on September 01, 2026, 02:49:19 PM »
Just for grins rotate the mirrors from horizontal to vertical. It's a lot narrower that way.
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I spoke with Jim Hamlin this morning, he’s the one I’m taking it to on September 8. I mentioned the idle is sitting at 3500 RPMs. He recommended turning the sacred screw back out. I turned it one turn out and it dropped the idle to 1200 RPMs. Took it out for a ride and it’s never ridden smoother with great acceleration. The backfiring is still there so I will take it to Jim and see if he can work his magic on it.
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Try putting it in neutral? That usually drops the idling rpms a bit on my Norge
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« Last post by SemperVee on September 01, 2026, 12:19:21 PM »
Having owned nearly every brand and 14, yes 14 Harleys and 5 BMW's - I have an affinity after all these years for air cool twins and the Guzzi seemed the best of all worlds and a bit euro sexy and easy basically to work on. I feel out of "Love" with the HD mentality, both the factory nonsense and owner stupidity - and BMW left me cold with their factory "we know better" .. Guzzi seemed the most elegant middle ground and OH! the sound and character and affordable. I love the clutch chatter from my Norge speaking to me.
I can afford ANY bike I want but I continue to choose my Old CARC and Cali model...
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