Almost bought a Speed Twin 900, but then I test rode one of these and ultimately brought it home. Couldn't be happier!
It attracts plenty of conversations- some people want to ask you what it is while others enter a euphoric nostalgia and want to share their own Moto Guzzi stories. Seems to be a bike that makes everybody happy.

The Guzzi's most direct competitor is the Triumph Speed Twin 900.

I own a grey V7 Sport from last year, and I absolutely love the bike. It’s full of personality and character. The engine is lively, the technology is excellent, and it has great suspension and braking, as well as a very comfortable riding position.

On top of that, there’s something that few people talk about but that I find fantastic: the shaft drive.

By the way, I’m also one of the few people who actually appreciate the asymmetrical instrument cluster.

Thanks a lot for your great videos watching and discovering it from France .... the one on the CB 1000 Gt is particularly good and I signed one last week

I loved the old Moto Guzzi LeMan.

The Guzzi also has a six speed gear box vs the Triumph's five speed.

Fantastic motorcycle, just got mine yesterday in that very same gorgeous colour! There’s simply nothing else like it on the road and very few Guzzi’s around as well!

I have the older version wit just 52cv, it has a few weak spots like suspension but all is forgiven because of that engine. It feels alive, it's addictive!

Standard model comes standard with cruise control.

Hi Red! Great review there. MG is a brand that I've never seriously considered until now. Good job. You're spot on about Triumph T100. The chain maintenance is a royal PITA.

Benefits of a Guzzi over a T100 is 6 gear box and shaft drive and better breaks plus a massive 21 litres tank. And with some tweaks (Mistral full exhaust DNA air filter and a ECU flash You get about 70BHP at the back wheel) and if You add rear sets you can take one to a track and have bike. There is an endurance race series in Italy using those bikes

I'm three years in to owning my V7 850 Special. (Twin Analogue dials)  Nothing has caused me any concerns in terms of reliability so far. The fit and finish have remained tight and neat. It can be ridden slowly but can also make progress when you need to. I can't see myself ever selling it.

Hey Red…. Greetings from the NE states!
Love your reviews brother…. wish there was a MG dealer in my vicinity to check out….until then….loving the Triumph Bonneville.
Keep at it brother…great stuff!

G’day Ang, very nice to catch up with you again on another of your excellent reviews. I’ve been ogling this bike for a while and hearing your verdict means a lot. Cheers mate❤

Almost as handsome as the original Le Mans I had in the 1980s.

I haven't seen your videos since you had the Speedmaster. Nice to see you back! 🍻

And the modern small block Guzzi's evolved  from the V35, V50's  from the mid 70"s. So there is a true linage unlike triumph.

I have a 2018 v7 Milano in the US and it’s used for everything…city commuting, highway cruising at 130kmh, slow speed putzing around, spirited high rev riding, etc…and it just does it. Guzzis love to live high up, don’t be afraid to ride 4k and above. The shaft drive is a wonder feature, the sound of the whine from the straight cut gearing, the unapologetic masculine exhaust note that sounds sweet and mellow but rowdy and tough. Guzzi v7 is a fantastic motorcycle and you can do all of your own maintenance at home with a few basic hand tools.

Now that's a beauty, i like it, gimme  gimme gimme, anyway hope you're doing well Redang

There are reasons for both - the V 7 and the T 100 - rode a Triumph Scrambler for seven years and loved it. But missed a centre stand for chain lubrification. Not needed when buying a Guzzi...😊