This is either old news or incorrect news re the V9

[ohiorider]

From a recent on line Cycle World article written during EICMA.  I don't keep up with things small block related, but this caught my attention, since I thought Guzzi had retained the Heron head design on the sb 850s.  Here's an excerpt:

………………..    but that was only the beginning: The top end was also completely redesigned, the Heron-style flat head with parallel valves giving way to a compact-profile hemispherical combustion chamber. Valves are still two per cylinder, still actuated by pushrods and rocker arms.  The thermodynamic efficiency of the new heads is confirmed by the 10.5:1 compression ratio, impressive for an air-cooled engine ………..

Here’s the link to the Cycle World article:

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/11/20/2016-moto-guzzi-v9-roamer-and-v9-bobber-cruiser-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos-eicma-2015/

[Kev m]

Yup, old news. The new V9 changed from Heron to Hemi. there are some who predict the next V7 Stone will be a V9 Stone.

Time will tell.