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Moto Guzzi V7 850: Long-Term Review + Mods I Actually Did

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Moto Guzzi V7 850 long-term review: what mods did I really do, and did they improve the ride? From Vienna to Italy and back—Alps, 400 km days, 12 hours in the saddle, rain, and endless corners—this is a real-world test ride with honest impressions.

In this video I break down the exact upgrades that turned my “slow bike” idea into a fun, mischievous troublemaker: UPMAP remap (Euro 5 changes), a Mistral exhaust with a dedicated map, a sport air filter, and the biggest game-changer—Matris suspension. I also cover touring realities (luggage scratches, soft paint, bolt quality), navigation on alpine roads, USB/charging solutions, brake pads upgrade, and how the V7 stacks up against a newer V7 in power delivery, fuel consumption, and electronics like cornering ABS, riding modes, and cruise control.

If you’re into motorcycle tests, long-term reviews, practical tech tips, market news, rider advice, motorcycle gear and accessories, sport bikes, and motorcycle touring—this one’s for you.

Chapters
00:00 Intro & Italy ride plan
00:35 Alps ride: 400 km day
01:32 UPMAP remap & Euro 5
02:20 Mistral exhaust + new map
04:01 Sport air filter upgrade
04:14 Matris suspension: biggest change
05:10 Luggage setup and scratches
06:10 Soft paint and bolt issues
07:10 Navigation in the Alps
07:36 USB charging and mounting
07:55 Brake pads upgrade and feel
08:16 Cornering: “GS-like” handling
08:28 More planned mods and details
08:56 New V7 comparison: pros/cons
10:10 Final thoughts and the V7 vibe

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9 Comments

@Quirkygombah 2 months ago

Fun bike, 30k km done so far

@adrianalley700 2 weeks ago

Hi mate, I'm from Australia and hope you can help me.
I've got the same bike 2021/22 v7 centenario with the Mistral short exhaust.

Looking for some advice on tuning/ upmap.

Do you have a link to the product you're using?

Cheers

@SimplySolidMoto 6 months ago

Great setup currently doing the same, painted it red with striping. Golden v7 special emblems pairing nicely with the ohlins. Currently waiting on matris f15k 🎉

@partodomani6865 7 months ago

Do you have a model number for the rear shocks for the V7special?? Danke

@davidspin5353 8 months ago

I installed some progressive up front and is much nicer, on my V7-850 Stone Ten. In the twisties it has the capabilities to give sport bikes a run for their money.

@austinamigo 7 months ago

Where did you get the fuel injector covers?

@sandisisic9248 2 weeks ago

i love guzzi try with ceramic coating

@stuartdivebum 9 months ago

If you think it’s fun now, upgrade the suspension

@nmoriss 1 month ago

Nice vid ! I have the exact same bike here in Japan. Also did the Upmap and fitted short Agostini‘s. What a difference! How pronounced is the effect of the non factory air filter?
Although the Sport is spec’d better, one thing it doesn’t have which is the Special does, and that is its beautiful classic style- Performance is only part of the picture !