2024 V7 850 vs 2026 V7 850

[Rons]

Just came to say I'm having a great time on my V7 Sport  Its now getting run in a bit and I'm getting more and more used to it compared to the B750, which i still ride sometimes. Helps to read the manual - finally worked out how to reset the multiple trip meters yesterday. Still sounds superb - maybe the best sounding bike I have ever owned from stock. I plan to take it on its first weekend away towards the end of October, sort of a shake down cruise in preparation for the bigger stuff next year. Spain. Portugal. Etc... I like the look of it with the screen and the panniers on it - it says "lets go and not comeback for a few weeks.." 

Pictures??? Would like to hear more about how the bike is. My dealer is supposed to be getting one of each color soon.

[ScepticalScotty]

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[msullivan]

Well.. I went with the 2024 V7 Special .. Very nice bike and really all I need .. and got it well appointed and saved quite a bit over new.. and as always Enzo at Cadre is definitely the best!!

[blu guzz]

That's fine looking.

[DaSwami]

Thread revival!

Howdy again y'all.  It's been awhile.  I sold my Carbon Shine and Milano and went with bigger bikes. 

I have owned the V7 Mk1, II, and III, loved all of them, but they were just a bit weak for me.

Now I see a few years have passed with the V7 850 in production and I'm getting the itch again.

My dilemma:  Buy an old new stock '24 or dive in with the '26-'27 models?

I am a believer that nothing sucks the purity out of a mechanical device than excess emissions equipment.  Not to mention the added complexity. 

Doing my research, I read about faulty starter switch gear on the 21-24 models, and electrical/sensor/software glitches on the '25-'26 models (limp mode on a motorcycle, really?)

What do you guys think?  Are the '24 models the last, best of the breed or did the changes on the '26+ models make a good thing even better?

Thanks!

[Bulldog9]

I couldn't disagree more.

The larger 52mm throttle body and separate ECU make, in my mind, the 26 a much more robust and serviceable EFI system in the long run.

And though I've not seen a 26 in person yet the reports are they are much improved all around.

But I'm not gonna sweat a few grand. If I were then sure I'd settle for older.

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[Dr. Enzo Toma]

@DaSwami , right now my comparison is coming from around 27k miles on a 2022 V7 Stone, and just over 1k miles on a 2027 V7 Sport... but so far I prefer the updated bike and specifically the equipment on the Sport (other than bar-end mirrors). I've detailed some of my observations here: https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=125840.0

[moto]

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What do you guys think?  Are the '24 models the last, best of the breed or did the changes on the '26+ models make a good thing even better?

I rode the '24 like a bat out of the underworld in Sicily, fast as I could go sometimes. I really liked the immediate response of the cable-connected throttle. Regarding electronics, when I was given my bike for the tour, there was a check engine light illuminated, but the tour leader said just to ignore it and it was fine for eight days. No limp home mode, just a light. I liked that.

[DaSwami]

I rode the '24 like a bat out of the underworld in Sicily, fast as I could go sometimes. I really liked the immediate response of the cable-connected throttle. Regarding electronics, when I was given my bike for the tour, there was a check engine light illuminated, but the tour leader said just to ignore it and it was fine for eight days. No limp home mode, just a light. I liked that.

Thank you, this is the heart of the matter for me, Guzzis are mechanical simplicity at their heart, and they do it well.  I have a BMW R Ninet Pure with ride modes and even the "Dynamic" setting feels softer to me than a good old fashioned cable throttle

[DaSwami]

Just three replies?  This used to be a hip-happening place. 

[Dirk_S]

Just three replies?  This used to be a hip-happening place.

Reviving a thread whose last comment is a year old doesn’t always yield an influx of response, I’ve found.

Maybe try starting a new one.

[DaSwami]

Appreciate the reply.   Maybe a weekend bump will help.   Right now I am leaning to the 2023-24 models over the newer ones.

[Bulldog9]

Well.. I went with the 2024 V7 Special .. Very nice bike and really all I need .. and got it well appointed and saved quite a bit over new.. and as always Enzo at Cadre is definitely the best!!

Very nice, and one of the last ones with dual gauges?

[DaSwami]

More info on that sweet brown saddle please....

[msullivan]

Just saw this got revived.. First the Brown seat is a BAAK seat the dealer had at the time. I love it a little hard but comfy and it goes great with the Blue in the tank. As for ur question .. I went with the 24 Special over a 26 Sport .. no regrets at all.. The 26+ are very vice well appointed bikes and I love this years Red color!! But the 24 for the money just can’t be beat and I’m keeping this thing for a long time..