Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough - Test Ride & Review

The brand new V7 III Rough is powered by the legendary transverse V-twin engine and it comes with a 21-litre tank, the largest in the category. We took it for an urban ride and we have some impressions to share with you. So, watch the review and leave your thoughts in the comments!
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[@PaoloD2R2]

i own a V7III special and i LOVE it. 9000kms in 5 months, zero issues, only FUN

[@82ndSbabba]

I have ridden one for 2 hours and liked it very much, but regarding your comment: to not have any problem in 9000 kms is not that big of an achievement :D

[@elisabattle8456]

I own a Moto Guzzi 1989 Mille GT and a 2013 V7 Stone. I am 70 years old and have owned Moto Morini, Ducati, Cagiva, Laverda, BMW, Triumph, BSA, Zundapp, Suzuki, Indian, and Kawasaki. My favorite machine and the one with the most character is Moto Guzzi.--mike

[@jericonavas6369]

I own a 2018 Rough and is my daily rider. I wouldn't change it for the world.

[@MrPerrogaton]

Hi, does it have a lot of retention or does the motor brake the bike very much when release the gas?

[@jericonavas6369]

@@MrPerrogaton the guzzi rides fine. People complain about the suspension but i think its fine for a stock suspension. I'm also 5'6 so that must be why. If you get a chance go test ride one you'll love it.

[@jericonavas6369]

@@MrPerrogaton it does ride smooth in my opinion. the other day i rode her for 250 miles and the ride felt better than my 1200 sportster. I'd probably upgrade my suspension in the future but for now it works for me.

[@ampm9771]

@@MrPerrogaton My friend, it's not 1955, and Honda is no longer the only reliable bike maker.

[@ampm9771]

@@MrPerrogaton my bad mate. Misread your post.

[@jeffslade1892]

The front brakes is not just any old Brembo, it's a high-end 4-pot asymmetric, they don't need twin discs. The Guzzi V7 rear shocks are usually described as soggy, so you probably have them tightened up a bit hard there. That might suit two-up. It doesn't have a tacho. A motorbike needs a tacho. Guzzi removed the tacho. What on earth were they thinking? They tyres are squiffy because they're Pirelli, they're all like that. They can trigger the ABS with little provocation and perfectly useless in the wet.

[@TexMexStrada]

Good review, thank you! I own a 2018 V7III Stone, and, regarding the rear suspension, it will “break in” and operate better after +/- 1000km. Switching tires to Pirelli Scorpion Trail II (I did that), or Conti Road Attack 3 (like many others have done) improves the ride quality and handling substantially as well.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I have a '18 V7 Carbon Dark. I upgraded the suspension with Bitubo rear shocks and red springs. Also full cartridge fork inserts. Love this bike!

[@lygav]

Always enjoying your reviews. Informative, with relevant details. Great job and thank you.

[@shmac96]

Man! Tighten that rear reflector LOL! Thanks for doing a review on a Moto Guzzi bike! Especially this one! Love this brand!

[@karmshinoda729]

Ohh ive been waiting to this review v7iii rough man you guys rock Thanks nice review

[@photoguzzi753]

Love the Guzzi 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽, I got myself a carbon shine and I love it 💪🏽🤘🏽

[@vesaandrei3404]

Just love your videos guys, I appreciate the information! You think you can make the review of some budget bikes 😅, thanks

[@MrAndrew1953]

I'd still want some semi clip ons and a quarter fairing. Replace shock with an Ohlin(s). Shaft drive is good - fit a good GPS.

[@constantin1959]

Thank you for this very nice review of a great bike!!

[@Mrfacts_ge]

Beautiful motorcycle 😍 ❤️

[@MassimilianoBoschini]

I love this bike! Faboulous!

[@daveco1270]

I just bought a used 2017 v7iii special. Great bike for a good price. (I don't think I could find a 2 year old Bonneville for what I paid for the used Guzzi.) At first I was worried that Guzzi rumble might get annoying but it's really growing on me. When you accelerate or go up hill you feel the engine thumping or vibrating. Then it smooths out at cruising speed. Also noticed it likes to run at higher RMP's than my other bike. It's very smooth above 3500 RPMS.

[@jeffslade1892]

They do rev freely but the torque is down low. I often find myself riding along in too low a gear. Use the torque to overtake cars, change up then open the throttle, very, very long power band. Mine V7ii will potter 30mph (urban speed limit) at 2000rpm in 4th., and then all the way to the rev limiter somewhere around 7500, which is like 30 to the ton in one gear.

[@donlaberge8345]

That reflector under the rear fender looks lose ... ( why did they position it so Low ? )

[@dennism103]

They are excellent bikes at a fair price.

[@ampm9771]

and you get TWENTY ONE LITRES TANK AND HAS A SHAFT DRIVE!!

[@sambam007]

V85 suspension on the v7 would be a back saver

[@sbsb4995]

Perfection

[@bikerbeliever8169]

Guzzi rocks!

[@iustinmugurrusu9029]

bravo!esti curajos, pe motor in Romania:)

[@Juzemeen]

Are those motorcycle sneakers? Care to share, yes or no and what brand? Awesome!

[@a1pestservice]

It's over priced in the UK, but I would love one. Another thing, if you had to buy the exhaust separate , it would cost at least 1/3 of the bike ?

[@jeffslade1892]

The high end after market silencers are excruciatingly expensive, but not that much. Unless you simply must have a louder pipe, there's little point changing it. There is little to no performance gain there. A used Guzzi is the way to go, the price drops to affordable.

[@ThePalmatron]

Niiice bike!

[@lukaszjaskulski5818]

5.5 ltr of fuel is good for You?My triumph 1050 takes around 5

[@jeffslade1892]

That's per 100km, the tank holds 21 litres. However my V7ii returns some 65 miles per UK gallon, almost 300 mile range, about 4.4 litre per 100km/ Maybe city riding is drinking the fuel.

[@dennism103]

I luv guzzis

[@pccrikadilansari955]

Moto guzzi Mantap.. 🤗😘👍🙏

[@BeutlinMC]

For 1,89cm also possible?

[@MrPerrogaton]

Hi everyone, Does it have a lot of retention? I am use to the smooth ride of Harley and not sure if it is a little nervous bike. Thanks to all

[@jeffslade1892]

Retention? (sorry, sounds like a bladder problem) My V7ii on Avon Roadrider holds the road like a cat on rails. Comfortable ride. Maybe not as soft as a Harley but then you can lean a long way over until you toes scrape and it's still connected to the road; doesn't skitter about on lumpy bends like a Tiger 800. Very stable, not nervous at all. So stable you can change direction mid-bend without changing trousers. At 200kg they're a lot smaller than a Harley and the 90° Vee 270° firing doesn't sound like a Harley. Not a sports bike but 0-60mph is on par with an 1800 Goldwing, somewhere in the 5s.

[@MrPerrogaton]

@@jeffslade1892Sorry, I am talking about the motor. In my Harley I used to ride in the same speed in a mountain road for example because the motor does not slow down the bike very much. I do not know the word in English. In Spanish we talk about motor retention.

[@TheBaseUK]

Strange question, as I'm sure it's a non copyright song, but can anyone point me in the direction of the song they use in this video? Thanks!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Hello. It's from the KZbin creator studio, but we can't remember the name.

[@giorgisyr1]

Tubeless rims or not?

[@escapadoenophileetcafeolog2522]

Do you use it in Duo ? Possible for road trip in duo ?

[@jeffslade1892]

Good for a day trip to the seaside two-up - but not long road trip touring. Unlike sports bikes the rear seat is wide enough to give your best girl some comfort, and the rear foot pegs are not underneath the passenger's chin.

[@escapadoenophileetcafeolog2522]

@@jeffslade1892 thank you. I finally decided on a 2017 Triumph Tiger 800, received on Saturday. :-)

[@guywolff]

And Shaft drive :)

[@IanTed]

Special deal available now, absolute bargain..

[@TK-cl1jm]

I was pretty much all set to buy a new RE INT650. Then I saw the Absolutely CRAZY deals on the V7III!! Literally twice the bike for almost the same cost!

[@darkmagician2730]

Here is 9900€ 🥵

[@mmcankaya]

A2 lisance use ?

[@vinjofin1972]

Yes

[@stevec9959]

Terrible name!!

[@JD-un2zv]

Love the bike, but riding between cars like that not safe or respectful to others..

[@WyreForestBiker]

Perfectly legal , safe and normal practice in most European country's .

[@JD-un2zv]

@@WyreForestBiker all it takes is for one darwin door to open, or catch of a side mirror..narcism vs reality,