Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2022 | First Ride & Review | 4K

[@kirbylechien]

I tried it last year. And I felt in love with it. Even if the left mirror had the same issue... This bike is alive, makes you smile and gives you a lot of pleasure. Certainly my next bike.

[@jaybou007]

Story time. 2023 was my first year riding. With a fresh Québec driving license in my pocket, I was shopping around for a bike. I had a deposit on a Svartpilen, but the dealer started doing shenanigans. So I explored other options. Went to my local Honda Motorcycles dealer to have a look at the CB500 or at the CB650. Little did I know, that dealer received its license to sell Aprilias, Moto Guzzis and Vespas a year prior. But never really made it known in the neighborhood. Right there, in front of my eyes, was a V7 Stone sitting there. 2022 model, brand new, 3 km on the clock. All black, exactly the same as in the video. The dealer goes "oh, do you like this one?". I replied "I dunno, never drove one. Heard good things but doesn't know much about Guzzis". He grabbed the key and said "I don't know either, didn't have a spin on this one yet. Have fun!" So I put on my helmet and went for said spin. I came back 5 minutes later with a grin on my face. "Why didn't I know about this gem"? Sincerly, I had a blast in two nanoseconds. A year later, my rig has 2500 km on the clock. Mods are subtle: these OEM mirrors got ditched because yeah, they suuuuuuuuck. Went for bar-end MG ones, much better. I added a little Dart classic windscreen too. A little tail bag holder. And my Zard slip-ons are on the way. That's it, you don't need anything else. Between this and a Bonneville? No brainer: Guzzi a hundred times. I must say I love to never bother about a chain with a brillant driveshaft. By the way, sir, these gloves look awesome. What are they?

[@DSR1YT]

Great story, you never know what you'll like until you've tried it. Glad this bike ticks all your boxes mate. Ref the gloves, they were just some cheap summer gloves, but I now have RST ones pretty much exactly the same just better quality, and those are RST stunt 3, only about £40 as well. ride safe.

[@MLNSCy]

Great review mate!

[@DSR1YT]

Thanks mate. 🤙

[@reneroozendaal1470]

Hi Jim, the bike is still in it's breaking in period ....that's why the little warning light comes on! When it gets serviced the dealer sets the warning light at 6.500 rpm. Keep up the good work. Greetings from a fellow V7850 special rider, ciao.

[@DSR1YT]

Enjoy the V7 Rene.

[@jamesclarkson3009]

Good review it's nice to see one ridden at a spirited pace (for a v7). It's worth remembering that it's a single disk up front so even though they're brembo brakes the stopping power is adequate rather than super strong.

[@DSR1YT]

Thanks James, glad you liked the review. I agree with what you’re saying about the brakes, a simple thing to forget sometimes. Ride safe.

[@svaralen]

What a lovely bike!!!! Guzzi's bikes are so amazing!! Thanx for the excellent review 👍 I enjoy very much. It is my favorite for my age and personality (50 years), to have chill and relax rides with class ✌. Do you thing it is beginner friendly?! Thanx and cheers mate ✌

[@DSR1YT]

Really glad you enjoyed the review Alen. Yes i would say it is a beginner friendly bike. nice throttle response with a good seat height, always something a new rider might struggle with.

[@scottcalhoun5524]

I just picked up a V7 Stone, I had about 2 1/2 hour ride home from the dealer, the mirror arm was loose… drove me bonkers! Love the bike though!

[@DSR1YT]

Always the little things with these bikes. Glad your enjoying the ride and hopefully you've fixed or removed that mirror :)

[@themarvelousvintage76]

I have same issue just tight and put the blue loctite and you should be fine

[@scottcalhoun5524]

@@themarvelousvintage76 I swapped for bar ends.

[@themarvelousvintage76]

@scottcalhoun5524 they look nice but I don't like feel touching with palm the mirror I keep my stock have a fun with V7 its a wonderful bike

[@jimmarshall807]

Cool video, small point the V7 850 came out in 2021 so 2022 is its second year.

[@DSR1YT]

Thanks for the comment Jim. This is something I hadn’t picked up on but is useful to know.

[@Jack908r]

I like these bikes. I just wish they'd make a bigger one, about the size of a z900rs and make the engine 1000cc at least. I'm a bigger guy and these are just too small for me. Currently own a Griso and a Speed Twin. And the Speed Twin feels a little small as well, but that 1200 engine is a treat.

[@DSR1YT]

I feel you pain with the size of some of these bikes. Feel very cramped in the cockpit sometimes. Hopefully they come out with something to suit your needs soon 😁

[@fifthpint4571]

Never ridden a bike with a dry clutch - did you notice anything about it that put you off during the ride? Are slow speed manoeuvres OK on the V7? Thanks!

[@DSR1YT]

Didn’t notice any issues with this bike no. Also it had a really good turning circle which would help with slow speed riding.

[@jeffloucks2120]

Parallel engine?

[@DSR1YT]

Yeah my bad Jeff, V twin it is. This was the second bike I’d tested that day, and got it wrong. We all make mistakes 😁

[@grahamdennis2810]

Does it have traction control thxs

[@DSR1YT]

I believe so yea, I also think you can turn it off if you want to as well

[@kelvinjolley6264]

Has it got a center stand.

[@DSR1YT]

I can't remember if that specific bike had a centre stand fitted, however I do know through the Moto Guzzi website you can buy the stands for around £200. Ride Safe

[@kelvinjolley6264]

Thank you for that information, I hope to purchase a v7 next year sometime.

[@lyrasimo]

is that really slow as a bike ? something that you ll get bored easily soon ?

[@DSR1YT]

everyones different, but I would get bored soon yes. im sure there is a keyboard warrior waiting to put me down for saying such a thing about a bike they own :)

[@shirag8678]

but if you want to rear up?

[@DSR1YT]

Sorry Carmelo, not sure what the question is here.

[@shirag8678]

@@DSR1YT if I wanted, does the bike get up on acceleration?

[@Antimortem]

❤️👍

[@DSR1YT]

glad you liked the video

[@panpieklo]

I couldn't focus on anything other than the moving mirror 😂

[@DSR1YT]

Makes an excellent drinking game. Every time the mirror spins - you know what you have to do. Our gift to you.

[@Victor-vf1fi]

As ridiculous as it sounds the same exactly left mirror was loose when i test rode a V7. Still debating buying one Not sure…

[@darrenhill4022]

Can't understand the modern obsession with fuel gauges.

[@DSR1YT]

I know. Who doesn't love running out of fuel or paying premium prices?

[@marathon1972]

For me , I just reset my trip A every tank fill up. From past experience, I know how many kms I get per tank.

[@DSR1YT]

It’s what I used to do on my 04 R1. But it’s another faff to remember. So if the bike does it for me surely it’s better and one less thing to remember.

[@kelvinjolley6264]

@@marathon1972 I do the same with my Kawasaki w650.

[@jamesclarkson3009]

I read somewhere that the low fuel light comes on at 200 or so miles. Bearing in mind these bikes have a range of up to 290 miles, that light gives you a LOT of warning. You ain't gonna run out of fuel on this bike.

[@NakaNakaDerkaDerka]

Parallel engine? Ah…. It’s not

[@DSR1YT]

My bad Stuart, we’ll spotted. V twin for the win. 😁

[@NakaNakaDerkaDerka]

No probs… it’s a gorgeous bike. All the best.

[@kevindarkstar]

Shame about the clock 🙄