New V7 Sport

[Rons]

Has anyone done any tuning on the new V7s (Sport or otherwise) with the 52 mm TBs?  Seems like there could be a bit of potential there, to get them closer to the claimed output of the V85.  I know the crank is different and the redline is lower.  But still.

I’ve seen very little from the usual online sources as far as parts that specifically fit the Euro5+ bikes. Mostly “shop by bike” menus list the Euro 5 V7 and do not break out the 2026 models. Difficult to know for sure what fits and what doesn’t.
Moto Guzzi lists a few accessories. I ordered a center stand from my dealer. Hoping that some good looking luggage options appear soon.

[Rons]

This fellow bought a V7 Sport in Verde Legnano, but really wanted the Centenario scheme.  I think he went off the rails with the tank, but it was his money.

https://youtu.be/UD0UHRq8vYk?si=AioGvle6J0KdTpGN

 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that. Why not just go with the silver from the original Centenario paint scheme?
Looks like a marble bathroom counter…..

[Clifton]

This fellow bought a V7 Sport in Verde Legnano, but really wanted the Centenario scheme.  I think he went off the rails with the tank, but it was his money.

He does a lot of YouTube reviews and when he did one on the V7 Sport he really liked it. Then last night I noticed the video you referenced of him actually buying a V7 Sport then having it repainted. Each to their own but give me the stock bright green color any day.

[Dave Swanson]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that. Why not just go with the silver from the original Centenario paint scheme?
Looks like a marble bathroom counter…..

That was my thought also.  I don't blame him for wanting the Centenario scheme though.  It is one of the best. 

[Moparnut72]

I have a '26 Special which I believe, I may be wrong, has the 52mm throttle body. Guys have said that new 850 wasn't all that much faster the the V7lll when it first came out. I traded my V7lll for my new 850 and I can say the power is substantially more than the 3. There is much more torque at low rpm which is most likely due to a new cam design. To be honest I haven't wound it out as there really hasn't been a need to but I just finished the break in and haven't had it on the slab yet to see what the passing power is like. So far the power seems similar to the T120 I had.
kk

[Rons]

I have a '26 Special which I believe, I may be wrong, has the 52mm throttle body. Guys have said that new 850 wasn't all that much faster the the V7lll when it first came out. I traded my V7lll for my new 850 and I can say the power is substantially more than the 3. There is much more torque at low rpm which is most likely due to a new cam design. To be honest I haven't wound it out as there really hasn't been a need to but I just finished the break in and haven't had it on the slab yet to see what the passing power is like. So far the power seems similar to the T120 I had.
kk

I thought the same thing. Even though the V7 has 68 hp specced, it seems considerably faster than the Bonneville which comes in at 78 hp for the T120 spec. Must be the torque that makes it feel faster.
Either way, the new V7 850’s are a blast to ride.

[bad Chad]

Indeed, tank looks bad.  But I believe he knew it would going in.   If he had just given it a very nice custom paint, the video wouldn’t have received a 1/4 of the attention it has.

[Dave Swanson]

Indeed, tank looks bad.  But I believe he knew it would going in.   If he had just given it a very nice custom paint, the video wouldn’t have received a 1/4 of the attention it has.

He was so close to perfection!   

[Dave Swanson]

I must admit I am tempted by the new V7 Sport.  I like the everything about it.  But I also like my Centenario very much. 

The better braking and front forks of the Sport can never be a bad thing, but I have never wanted to throw rocks at mine after a spirited ride.

When I rode my 2015 V7 out to test the then new V7-850 I knew without a doubt I wanted the 850 after that test ride. But I don't think the new Sport would be that dramatic of an improvement, or maybe it really is?  But I would like to hear from anyone that thinks it is a dramatic upgrade.

Has anyone ever rode their V7-850 to take a test ride on the new Sport and then just thrown their keys at the dealer?   

[Rons]

I can tell you that the tech who prepped my ‘26 Sport told me he has a V7 850, and the new motor feels quite a bit faster. He also said he could feel a big improvement with the front brakes and stiffer fork.

There are some proven upgrades that can be done to the single brake front ends, and they would be cheaper than buying a new Sport. Also it would be impossible to give up that paint scheme. Great looking bike, and you have some tasty accessories added as well.

Hamlin’s in CT does the brake mods if you’re interested.

[MikeP996]

The single front disc on my '21 V7 850 Special STOPS the bike with authority/feels great.  I don't see that the bike NEEDS a second disc though I agree it LOOKS cool.  ;)

IOW, if the single disc can activate the anti lock (which it can) - a double disc can't actually provide any more braking power.  Once the anti lock activates, there is no "additional braking" available. 

[Kev m]

The single front disc on my '21 V7 850 Special STOPS the bike with authority/feels great.  I don't see that the bike NEEDS a second disc though I agree it LOOKS cool.  ;)

IOW, if the single disc can activate the anti lock (which it can) - a double disc can't actually provide any more braking power.  Once the anti lock activates, there is no "additional braking" available.

I hear this argument all the time. And it's not wrong, but it's not the whole story either.

I love both my MkI and MkIII V7's, but there's no question that the USD suspension and the dual discs on our Ducati Monster 696 perform much better from the standpoints of feel, bite, effort, lack of fade etc.

Not to mention the amount of force it takes to lock up the wheel will vary with temperature, load, speed, etc. What activates the ABS in cold and wet isn't the same as what it might take hot and loaded.

Yeah I've taken my MkI to a track day and it was "fine," but that doesn't mean it couldn't be better still.

I still have every intention of adding a V7 Sport to the mix eventually, even though I have no intention of getting rid of the MkI and maybe even the MkIII too.

[faffi]

Suspension performance is IMO more important than the brakes, because great suspension gives more grip by keeping the tire firmly planted on the ground, instead of skipping. Double discs' highest benefit is to resist againt fading, but will also prevent twisting forces fed into the suspension, and can give more braking power with less pressure, which again can give better "feel". But for road use, a single disc with the correct pads and master will work very well, with suspension control typically being the limiting factor.

[YellowDuck]

It's easy and not very expensive to get a regular V7 850 set up with better suspension than the Sport - Any number of fully adjustable aftermarket rear shocks *sprung correctly for the rider and intended use*, plus cartridges and well chosen springs in the front, and it will be objectively better and infinitely more tuneable than what's on the Sport.

Not so easy to upgrade the brakes though.  Personally I try to ride in such a way as to avoid a lot of full-effort braking anyway.  So, for me, the improvements to the Sport wouldn't be worth the upgrade - I'd just be starting all over again getting the suspension fixed.

Now if they created a V7 with the V85's rev limit and extra power, then I'd be more interested.  Probably a lot more $$ though, with the VVT and forged crank.  Honestly a V85 Strada is pretty close to that conceptually already, just with a few styling differences and taller suspension.  But even then I bet I'd be upgrading the suspension...

My 23 Stone is fine.

[Rons]

The single front disc on my '21 V7 850 Special STOPS the bike with authority/feels great.  I don't see that the bike NEEDS a second disc though I agree it LOOKS cool.  ;)

IOW, if the single disc can activate the anti lock (which it can) - a double disc can't actually provide any more braking power.  Once the anti lock activates, there is no "additional braking" available.

Every time I write about the braking on the V7, I immediately get pushback. Look, it’s not an insult to the motorcycle, or the owners. The fact is that my 2015 Griso had way better brakes than any V7, including the Sport that I have now.
My 1994 Ducati CR brakes were super easy to modulate and stop HARD with one finger on the lever. Best brakes of anything I’ve owned.
Tech that owns a V7 single disc told me, and his fellow dealership employees that the V7 Sport brakes were “ way better” than the single disc. He did the initial set up test ride on my bike after commuting to work on his.

I feel that the discussion of braking feel and force has to have some valid experience to compare to. Single disc is fine, bit you’re not stopping as hard, and you’re not using one or two fingers to do lt.

Not an insult, but a fact.

[Rons]

It's easy and not very expensive to get a regular V7 850 set up with better suspension than the Sport - Any number of fully adjustable aftermarket rear shocks *sprung correctly for the rider and intended use*, plus cartridges and well chosen springs in the front, and it will be objectively better and infinitely more tuneable than what's on the Sport.

Not so easy to upgrade the brakes though.  Personally I try to ride in such a way as to avoid a lot of full-effort braking anyway.  So, for me, the improvements to the Sport wouldn't be worth the upgrade - I'd just be starting all over again getting the suspension fixed.

Now if they created a V7 with the V85's rev limit and extra power, then I'd be more interested.  Probably a lot more $$ though, with the VVT and forged crank.  Honestly a V85 Strada is pretty close to that conceptually already, just with a few styling differences and taller suspension.  But even then I bet I'd be upgrading the suspension...

My 23 Stone is fine.

Any new to you bike will benefit from suspension mods. Needs to be set up for your weight and riding style. I had GTM do the suspension on my Griso. That bike had a lot of adjustments, but Todd at GTM got the correct springs and damping for me. Huge improvement. Way better money spent than any other mod.
If you have your bike dialed in for you, I agree it wouldn’t be an improvement to get a Sport.

[Bulldog9]

I must admit I am tempted by the new V7 Sport.  I like the everything about it.  But I also like my Centenario very much. 

The better braking and front forks of the Sport can never be a bad thing, but I have never wanted to throw rocks at mine after a spirited ride.

When I rode my 2015 V7 out to test the then new V7-850 I knew without a doubt I wanted the 850 after that test ride. But I don't think the new Sport would be that dramatic of an improvement, or maybe it really is?  But I would like to hear from anyone that thinks it is a dramatic upgrade.

Has anyone ever rode their V7-850 to take a test ride on the new Sport and then just thrown their keys at the dealer?   

If it had a red frame, one would be in my garage.

[kingoffleece]

I can first hand attest the the brake mod Hamlin Cycles does for any V7.
The difference is HUGE.  Do you NEED it?  Depends.  But the one finger precise control is amazing. 
If you live where it's fun (twisty) and like to move along and trail brake the mod is fantastic.

[YellowDuck]

I can first hand attest the the brake mod Hamlin Cycles does for any V7.
The difference is HUGE.  Do you NEED it?  Depends.  But the one finger precise control is amazing. 
If you live where it's fun (twisty) and like to move along and trail brake the mod is fantastic.

What does that mod include?  Caliper?  Rotor? MC?  Just pads?  All of the above?

I don't find the brakes in my 23 Stone deficient, but I have enough spent on the bike at this point another grand or so to get better brakes wouldn't bother me.

[Huzo]

What does that mod include?  Caliper?  Rotor? MC?  Just pads?  All of the above?

I don't find the brakes in my 23 Stone deficient, but I have enough spent on the bike at this point another grand or so to get better brakes wouldn't bother me.

Does the single disc V7 have a mount on the opposite leg to accept a caliper ?