First ride on new 26 V7 Sport

[Bulldog9]

Yes it is a bit heavier than the V7lll. It feels more stable and planted in the turns. It also rides better, the rear shocks are new and look more substantial than those on0 the lll. The T120 is probably about 30 lbs heavier than the 850. I didn't look up the exact numbers. To be honest it isn't as stiff as my Mandello but my Mandello had the standard suspension not he Olins. Overall I am very happy with the bike.
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Guzzi also adjusted and increased frame dimensions and rigidity from the V7ii to V7iii, and then again for the V7 850. Not sure if they made additional changes to the V7 Sport, but all this increases the weight and sense of feeling planted. 

[Rons]

Guzzi also adjusted and increased frame dimensions and rigidity from the V7ii to V7iii, and then again for the V7 850. Not sure if they made additional changes to the V7 Sport, but all this increases the weight and sense of feeling planted.

I do notice the weight on the V7 Sport when I have to move it around the garage. It feels heavier than my Speed Twin 1200 coming off the side stand. Google tells me the ST is 476 and the  V7 Sport is 485
Once underway, they both feel much lighter.

[Kev m]

I do notice the weight on the V7 Sport when I have to move it around the garage. It feels heavier than my Speed Twin 1200 coming off the side stand. Google tells me the ST is 476 and the  V7 Sport is 485
Once underway, they both feel much lighter.

Under a 10# difference isn't what you're feeling (unless you're fooling yourself). There must be a difference in how that weight is carried which is much more likely to be felt. Like how my 750# RK felt lighter then my much taller 650# R1100RS coming off the stand.


Personally I didn't feel any appreciable difference standing up a V7 Sport the other day immediately after coming off my V7III.