New V7 Sport

[Dirk_S]

Recently leaked pics, promo specs from EICMA, and now we have a teaser video available from the marque:

]https://youtu.be/INzgmoc4nnE?si=1zCE0I-gi8cxxmF0]

Looking forward to specs and a test ride someday.

I’ll stop complaining about the lack of clip-ons only if we avoid calling this a café ;)

Write-up from ADV Rider:
https://www.advrider.com/moto-guzzi-v7-sport-returns/

[Kev m]

Looking forward to specs

Recheck the EICMA thread.

* 52 mm Throttle Body (increased hp/torque)
* Ride-by-Wire / multi-mapping
* 6 Axis cornering ABS
* Cruise Control
* 41 mm USD Forks
* Lightweight wheels
* Dual front Radial mounted Brembo Monobloc Calipers
* Updated clutch, transmission, and switch gear
* Fuel gauge

That's a good start.

[guzzisteve]

Sure looks like another remake-----------------------

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/2010-moto-guzzi-v7-cafe-classic/

[Huzo]

Ok good…
Now we need the wire wheels, analogue gauges, silver engine/drive train, chrome exhaust, Ohlins replica colour fork staunchions (or the real thing) and a nicely styled colour matched fairing with clear screen offered as an option.
Yeah yeah, the ABS will be a bonus for some riders, but unless it’s mandated by law, most riders would not want it, especially if it reduced the price.
I would wager, that if someone got one of those and tastefully did the alterations mentioned above, it would be almost unanimously agreed that..?
“They should have built it like that …”
How many times did I say that it needed the second front disc and was roundly criticised ?

[red stripeguz]

Heck the '25 Special is losing the twin analog clocks and non-LED logo headlamp. Glad I got my '23

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

Specs, from a photo taken at EICMA



Keep in mind that emission equipment and tune sometimes vary by market, resulting in slightly different performance.

[twowheeladdict]

Sure looks like another remake-----------------------

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/2010-moto-guzzi-v7-cafe-classic/

The bike that brought me into the Guzzi fold.

[twowheeladdict]

I like it, but not enough to part with my modified V7III Carbon dark.

[sdcr]

I like this a lot, a whole lot.
But, wish it had a silver or aluminum colored motor…

[Walton]

From ground breaking to just another color combination.  Pretty sad imo.

[Kev m]

I HATE silver motors. No thanks.

From ground breaking to just another color combination.  Pretty sad imo.

Wait, what?!?

Just color?

The forks, the brakes, the better throttle body and electronics, the leaning ABS.... Just another color combo?!?

Wait, what?

[Dirk_S]

From ground breaking to just another color combination.  Pretty sad imo.

What was ground-breaking? The original Tonti big-block V7 Sport, or the first small block V7? The small block V7 was essentially a Nevada/Breva 750 with a retro V7 Sport-style tank and saddle slapped on. That line hasn’t been ground-breaking since its inception.

[kingoffleece]

No pleasing anybody this morning.

[Walton]

The first sport, early 70s, was the game changer  This thing isn't competitive or new in any way.  What a missed opportunity.

[Walton]

I HATE silver motors. No thanks.

Wait, what?!?

Just color?

The forks, the brakes, the better throttle body and electronics, the leaning ABS.... Just another color combo?!?

Wait, what?

A 67 hp 850cc sportbike?  That's how you're going to resurrect the Sport today? It's embarrassing

They may as well just have painted it red and slapped a LeMans badge on it.

[bad Chad]

It's retro-sport, not Sport, certainly not Super Sport, retro!   Really, what did you guys think you were gonna get in a sport bike from Guzzi?

Guzzi hasn't produced a competitive sport bike in generations.   Seriously, you have to go back several decades into the last century to find such a bike.

[Walton]

It's retro-sport, not Sport, certainly not Super Sport, retro!   Really, what did you guys think you were gonna get in a sport bike from Guzzi?

Guzzi hasn't produced a competitive sport bike in generations.   Seriously, you have to go back several decades into the last century to find such a bike.

I agree.  Just leave the old name alone unless you're going to honor it with something with teeth.

[Kev m]

The first sport, early 70s, was the game changer  This thing isn't competitive or new in any way.  What a missed opportunity.

and

A 67 hp 850cc sportbike?  That's how you're going to resurrect the Sport today? It's embarrassing

They may as well just have painted it red and slapped a LeMans badge on it.

OMG not this shit again.

The past is gone.

Guzzi doesn't make a SPORT bike and I'd argue hasn't REALLY made one in decades.

No one is going to make a "competitive" sport bike on an 850cc air-cooled motor these days, never mind a game changer.

And more importantly I've ridden a rather nice example of the original, and I'm betting this one is better in almost every way.

and YEAH, while we're at it, let's go ahead and make a LeMans version too. That would be better than slapping either of those names on something (like an Aprilia) that could in anyway be considered a "competitive" sport bike.

[ScepticalScotty]

I like it a lot. Its between that, and a 24 Stone. I'll have the funds for the more expensive model, and as I have said before, it will probably feel different from my 20 years old Breva.

And yes there is no pleasing some people. If Guzzi came out with a supercharged 1000 with 150hp weighing 175kgs, people would complain there was nowhere to strap the tent. Or that it had fuel injection. Or ABS. Or something. Or that 150hp was nothing these days....

[WHY]

Is it too much to ask for Guzzi at least put the V85 motor to the v7 when bringing the V7 sport name back? all the parts are ready. just price it may be 2K above the regular V7 and make that a special model.

[Kiwi_Roy]

I don't like the single clock, are we that cheap we can't afford a tack?
Roy

[Walton]

and

OMG not this shit again.

The past is gone.

Guzzi doesn't make a SPORT bike and I'd argue hasn't REALLY made one in decades.

That's my first thought when I saw the "New V7 Sport".  Not this shit again.

Guzzi hasn't made a real Sport bike since forever...so why badge it SPORT??

Would you still be fine with it if it was red and badged LeMans?  I doubt it.

"V7 Sport returns" ... you can't be serious unless they're referring to specs from 53 years ago.

[Kev m]

That's my first thought when I saw the "New V7 Sport".  Not this shit again.

Guzzi hasn't made a real Sport bike since forever...so why badge it SPORT??

Would you still be fine with it if it was red and badged LeMans?  I doubt it.

I already said why I think your attitude is ridiculous and yes I would be 100% fine for the same reasons.

[Walton]

Enjoy your "sport"

I already said why I think your attitude is ridiculous and yes I would be 100% fine for the same reasons.

[Yan]

I like it. A lot. But to call it "Sport" may give people, especially those potential buyers new to Moto Guzzi, a wrong impression.  But it may well be a hit among seasoned Guzzi fan boys. That colour is just absolutely spectacular.

On the other hand, I still think that if Piaggio wants more sales, the company would do much better to spend more money on new dealerships (and keeping the few they already have) instead of on new models.  In my experience it is the lack of dealerships that keeps people from buying a Moto Guzzi (or Aprilia) motorcycle, not a lack of interesting models.

[faffi]

I am not excited by this bike, I will admit. The headlight does not look good on anything, especially nothing with sport in their name. And why just one ugly digital clock, when they have twin analogue (looking) clocks available from the Special? And then fit it with advanced ABS, something purists will rather be without, but no damping adjustment on the fork or shocks? And they have an 80hp donk in their lineup already, so why not fit it instead of the "tuned" 67hp unit? Then you have rims not suitable to carry anything resembling performance tires. The whole thing then top it off by being 50 lbs overweight. Even with better suspension, wheels and additional power, plus the reduced weight, it would still not be a sports bike by any definition of the word, but it would be significantly better performing the any other small block Guzzi. YMMV.

[ff73148]

I wanted to get rid of the weight of my 2016 Eldorado. I wanted to stay with MG and get a V7. But after seeing this "new" V7 I'm glad I bought a BMW R12. I just don't understand motorcycle manufacturers. I wouldn't have hesitated to buy a V7 if it had the V85 engine. This new Sport is just the same V7 with some bells and whistles.

[blu guzz]

Great discussion guys.  Here's my unaskedfor input.  The "sport" in the name is an homage to the old sport, not a serious attempt at a sport bike.  Would the V85 engine be cool in this bike, absolutely, but it may take some modifications of the frame and other parts for the extra torque and hp.  The V7 series is also seriously limited in tire selection, would the current wheels/tires handle the v85 lump?  Most people would still say it didn't have enough power.  Then there is price.  One of the attractive features of the V7s is their generally under $10,000 price.  Would you pay $12,000 for a V7 even with 80 hp.  The fellow who bought the BMW got a lot more HP for his bucks, the Triumph 1200 twins are much more powerful  Horsepower is no longer my main metric but it is for many.
Personally, like many others here, I just can't get past that guage.  It is so out of place on a retro type bike.  I don't care much for the headlight either, but at least you don't see it when riding.

[twowheeladdict]

They may as well just have painted it red and slapped a LeMans badge on it.

Please Moto Guzzi paint one red a slap a LeMans badge on it!

[bad Chad]

I wanted to get rid of the weight of my 2016 Eldorado. I wanted to stay with MG and get a V7. But after seeing this "new" V7 I'm glad I bought a BMW R12. I just don't understand motorcycle manufacturers. I wouldn't have hesitated to buy a V7 if it had the V85 engine. This new Sport is just the same V7 with some bells and whistles.

I'm sure the R12 is got gobs of power, being that its motor is huge when compared to the Guzzi.  But to get a R12 with spec'd up to the standard level for the V7 sport your looking at a MSRP of at least $15,484, that's getting very close to $5000 more than the v7sport.