So I ran the V7 with some big BMW's yesterday

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

I don't have a V7 or a BMW but I have a v65 and a big sport-touring bike (Breva1100)

and with the same rider, I can absolutely whoop myself in the twisties on the v65 over the breva...

doesnt matter that the breva has 40 more HP, stronger brakes, and wider tires..  rider confidence, lower weight, and familiarity get me there quicker on the little bike..

it's deff more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow

[Dofin]

I have so much fun in the mountains no matter which of my bikes I ride, each one requires different techniques to ride well and safely.  BUT it doesn't matter which one I ride I dont go much over the speed limit, 5mph or so.  For instance If you can do the all corners on the Dragon at 35 mph, the speed limit and stay in your LANE, you be a really bad (A).

I ride my V7 from Pensacola to NC with camping gear and spend a a glorious week getting as lost as possible!!  The V7 in my opinion is a wonderful all around bike!  It aint in any way a perfect motorcycle BUT my 2015 Stone holds its own.

I guess I am getting old and set in my ways, I use to tolerate riding with a group of folks but it is very difficult for me to get as much fun out of a group ride as when I go on my own!!  They usually go way to slow in the corners and WAY to fast on the straights!  I just meet the group where ever we are going and it feels safer and more fun.  Is that just ME?

[kingoffleece]

Yes, Dusty.

[Roebling3]

Jim: All that + MCN! Some Kettle of Fish.  :) Good fortune, R3~ 

[guzzi4me]

My riding partner has a BMW 1150 and is a very accomplished rider. Went out last Saturday for the very first "official" ride on my v7ii. Of course he kept teasing me about having to ride with a less capable bike but he would make an exception for me.

We had a great time through the twistes and we both had fun. He was impressed how the lowly v7 could corner. He said that I always had a smile on my face when riding the V11 but that my grin was from ear to ear riding the v7.

A good time was had by all! I do enjoy my new Guzzi...after all isn't that what matters?

Ride safe and often,

Jeff