2 More V7 Sports Arrive at Hamlin Cycles...

[SLDMRossi]

Two more, new V7 Sports just arrived at Hamlin Cycles in Bethel, Connecticut: 1 Verde Legnano (Green) and one Grigio Lario (Gray).

Tis' the season...go check 'em out!

Steven Rossi
CT-RI MGNOC State Rep.

[sdcr]

I just took a demo at Blackmans in Emmaus Pa. The ex cop leading the ride, gave us “healthy” run. The Sport pushed a lot of buttons for me, great mid range, actually decent shocks, and very very flickable chassis. The downside, if there is one, is all of the electronic stuff, that is added to most new machines. I don’t mind ABS, but really find all of the ride modes, and other nanny items un needed.
I am not negating the bikes virtues, it did lots of things zi like.

[Perazzimx14]

Gleaned from MG:

The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport comes with a full suite of advanced technology. Its 6-axis IMU enables Cornering ABS and Traction Control, ensuring greater stability and safety, even in the most dynamic curves. In addition to the ROAD and RAIN riding modes, it features the exclusive SPORT option which minimizes traction control intervention and offers a more responsive and direct throttle map, made possible by the multi-map Ride-by-Wire system. Rounding out the package are Cruise Control (which comes as standard), full LED lighting with DRLs and a digital instrument panel with a fuel level indicator.

Compared to a lot of modern motorcycles this ^^^^ is more basic/standard tech than tech laden.

[davethewelder]

I just took a demo at Blackmans in Emmaus Pa. The ex cop leading the ride, gave us “healthy” run. The Sport pushed a lot of buttons for me, great mid range, actually decent shocks, and very very flickable chassis. The downside, if there is one, is all of the electronic stuff, that is added to most new machines. I done mind ABS, but really find all of the ride modes, and other nanny items un needed.
I am not negating the bikes virtues, it did lots of things zi like.

. The electronic stuff like traction control, C'mon man its got 67 Hp. I like ABS brakes but forget the rest, no modes no TC no IMU.  I just want a basic bike with fuel injection.

[Dave Swanson]

I just want a basic bike with fuel injection.

Sounds like you are in the RE Himalayan 411 market.   

[bad Chad]

You can and I suspect most do, just leave it in road mode and just ride it.  You don’t pick a mode each time you ride it, that is unless you want to. 

Look at it this way.  There are no ride modes unless you want there to be. 

[Vagrant]

The new v7 sport has a different cruise control from the v85. I am constantly accidently knocking it out of sport mode when turning on the cruise. Stupid set up but at least it's the bikes only real fault.

[Rons]

The new v7 sport has a different cruise control from the v85. I am constantly accidently knocking it out of sport mode when turning on the cruise. Stupid set up but at least it's the bikes only real fault.

100%, I love mine, except for the super clunky cruise control. Why not add a rocker switch on the right handlebar pod so that you can adjust speed up,and down? The current setup is ridiculous.
Other than that, great bike, good suspension, and really good motor. Feels faster than the same hp did in my 2014 Bonneville. Torque will do that for you.
I would prefer a two clock analog gauge cluster with a small lcd window, but I am getting used to the single pod lcd dash as I put more miles on.
The V7 sport is a great bike.

[Stretch]

"Its 6-axis IMU enables Cornering ABS and Traction Control, ensuring greater stability and safety, even in the most dynamic curves. In addition to the ROAD and RAIN riding modes, it features the exclusive SPORT option which minimizes traction control intervention and offers a more responsive and direct throttle map, made possible by the multi-map Ride-by-Wire system. Rounding out the package are Cruise Control (which comes as standard),"


I'm all in favor of a decent suspension, I LIKE a well-done EFI system, but all the rest is really not only not needed, but can
get in the way. Cruise control on a SPORT bike? Seriously?! I'll give you that ABS can save your bacon if you happen to
overcook a corner and need to brake your way out of the mess you've gotten yourself into, but why all the rest?

Traction control with 67 bhp? REALLY?! Rain mode? Learn to ride in limited traction conditions. And maybe I'm just old school,
but if you're making frequent use of traction control and ABS on the street, you're probably either a bit in over your head and/or riding
too fast for conditions.

Technology run amok. At least it doesn't have that asinine radar - yet.

Old fart rant off..... 

                                 -Stretch

[Moparnut72]

My Special is the third bike I have owned with this style of cruise control. My '16 Audace had it with the button nex to the right grip. It was difficult to set an exact speed due to the very responsive nature of the throttle. The '17 models had the button on the left side as did my T120. I would have thought MG would have learned from the 1400 lesson. I have found that it is easier to set a certain speed on my V7 though. I need cruise control due to compromised right hand and I am sure I am not the only one.
kk

[Vagrant]

1/2 the reason I got a new v7 is the cruise. Both hands are getting weak and get sore fast. A throttle rocker is mandatory for me. My Az. riding buddy is even worse than me.
I just wish they would have transferred everything from the 25 v85 over to the v7. That pathetic single gauge with the micky mouse ears is just plain stupid and butt ugly! If they are too cheap to put on nice set of dual gauges the big easy to read square one would have been much better.

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

I don't mind the micky mouse ears and actually like that design for the turn signal indicators, in terms of instrument cluster I just wish it:
1) Had a fuel gauge (addressed in the latest model!)
2) Displayed the actual gear that is selected or none at all other than Neutral (requires a physical sensor change instead of it guestimating what gear you're in)
3) Ability to reset service reminder through controls

[kidsmoke]

I just want a basic bike with fuel injection.

Find and Bring home a GRiSO. Last of the Breed. Naked, air cooled hooligan. Goes well. Stops well. Handles well. Sounds sublime.

[Moparnut72]

The '26's do show the current gear. I would have also liked the twin clocks but I have gotten used to the new setup. The offset does allow a phone or ? to be mounted in a way to not obscure the dash. I only have just under 2k miles on it but I am very happy with the bike. I have had to downsize due to age however it does everything I need. The increased power over the lll was a very pleasant surprise.
kk

[sdcr]

As I had mentioned earlier in this thread, I attended a demo day at Blackmans in Emmaus. Not only did I get a good, 30 minute, very swift backroads ride on the V7 Sport, but also was able to  try out a 2026 Stone. Although the Guzzi rep, Corky, said the power plants are identical, the Sport had a more powerful feel to it. They are identical running gear, correct?

[Kev m]

As I had mentioned earlier in this thread, I attended a demo day at Blackmans in Emmaus. Not only did I get a good, 30 minute, very swift backroads ride on the V7 Sport, but also was able to  try out a 2026 Stone. Although the Guzzi rep, Corky, said the power plants are identical, the Sport had a more powerful feel to it. They are identical running gear, correct?

They are identical, but the Sport has an additional selectable map for Sport mode. And unless someone has changed it in the last week, the V7 Sport in that trailer was set to Sport mode.

The Stone only has two selectable maps, I think the other two are Road and Rain. Obviously either should have slightly less throttle response than Sport, but I imagine the contrast would be even bigger if the Stone was set to Rain.

[sdcr]

They are identical, but the Sport has an additional selectable map for Sport mode. And unless someone has changed it in the last week, the V7 Sport in that trailer was set to Sport mode.

The Stone only has two selectable maps, I think the other two are Road and Rain. Obviously either should have slightly less throttle response than Sport, but I imagine the contrast would be even bigger if the Stone was set to Rain.

I did play around with the ride modes on the Sport, but not when I rode the Stone.

[Vagrant]

The rain mode sucks!!!

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

The '26's do show the current gear. I would have also liked the twin clocks but I have gotten used to the new setup. The offset does allow a phone or ? to be mounted in a way to not obscure the dash. I only have just under 2k miles on it but I am very happy with the bike. I have had to downsize due to age however it does everything I need. The increased power over the lll was a very pleasant surprise.
kk

Do they display it when the clutch is pulled in? My issue with the gear indicator on my V7 850 is that it doesn't actually know what gear the gearbox has selected, instead it calculates the gear number based on vehicle speed and engine RPM, which means if the clutch is disengaged or you've just put into gear, it guestimate is off and it either briefly displays an incorrect gear or no gear at all. I guess it's good for a reference when you're already cruising along, but it would be more useful for me to positively know which gear is selected before I let the clutch out when shifting. Many other brands do the same with calculating the gear, it tends to be on the cheaper models, while others have a sensor at the shift drum and don't result in a false reading on your instrumentation.

[Kev m]

Who bothers to use a sensor on the shift drum?

And, sorry but I have to object, when did we become so dependent on an indicator to tell us what gear we are in?

About the only use I've ever really found for it was to remind myself whether I was in top gear or not. When downshifting I go one at a time matching revs and road speed. And if I need to make a fast one it's a quick double tap that wouldn't leave me time to look at an indicator anyway.

[kingoffleece]

Exacally.

[Bob Wegman]

Funny how things change.  The Convert didn't even have a neutral position, let alone a light to tell you.

[guzziart]

Yeah, even with a gear indicator I still find myself looking for one more gear at interstate limits
Regarding CC, I'm glad to see MG put one on the Sport and hope to see it through the rest of the line.  Hopefully the cc indicator TT isn't a flashing green light in close proximity to the left turn signal TT   One of my major reasons for getting a v85 was the CC, it really helps those of us with osteoarthritis.  However, whomever at MG that comes up with the wonky azz hbar switches should take a look at what Asian manufacturers have been doing, (consistently) for decades, and catch a clue.  Oh, I like the looks of the new v7 Sport and green color, fwiw.

[Kev m]

Yeah, even with a gear indicator I still find myself looking for one more gear at interstate limits
Regarding CC, I'm glad to see MG put one on the Sport and hope to see it through the rest of the line.  Hopefully the cc indicator TT isn't a flashing green light in close proximity to the left turn signal TT   One of my major reasons for getting a v85 was the CC, it really helps those of us with osteoarthritis.  However, whomever at MG that comes up with the wonky azz hbar switches should take a look at what Asian manufacturers have been doing, (consistently) for decades, and catch a clue.  Oh, I like the looks of the new v7 Sport and green color, fwiw.

I'm pretty sure the CC is on all of them. I mean they all have the same RBW setup so there's no reason it can't be, but I thought I specifically read that it was.

[Moparnut72]

The '26's show the gear selected 100% of the time. Also the flashing green light for the cruise is gone. Now an LCD symbol the sames autos. I got used to the flashing green light but don't have to worry about it any longer. BTW the neutral light is a green "N" and an LCD "N" in another place on the display. I like having the gear displayed with engines getting more flexible and more gears available it is sometimes good to know.
kk

[Dr. Enzo Toma]

Sounds like they addressed it on the '26 then, great!
My issue on my 2022 V7 850 isn't with having or not having a gear indicator, it's with having instrumentation that provides the wrong reading. I would rather not have an instrument reading than have one that is so often inaccurate.

[sdcr]

Yeah, even with a gear indicator I still find myself looking for one more gear at interstate limits
Regarding CC, I'm glad to see MG put one on the Sport and hope to see it through the rest of the line.  Hopefully the cc indicator TT isn't a flashing green light in close proximity to the left turn signal TT   One of my major reasons for getting a v85 was the CC, it really helps those of us with osteoarthritis.  However, whomever at MG that comes up with the wonky azz hbar switches should take a look at what Asian manufacturers have been doing, (consistently) for decades, and catch a clue.  Oh, I like the looks of the new v7 Sport and green color, fwiw.

Do all of the 850cc V7’s  utilize a 6 speed transmission, or is that just on the latest, 2024-2026 models?