Moto Guzzi V7 Stornello : Review and Comparison #3

Moto Guzzi V7 Stornello : Review and Comparison
Here's the third instalment of the little Stornello series - this time focussing on a review of the bits of and pieces we haven't covered so far and a comparison between the Stornello / V7III / V7 850.
That's it foe now, cheers, Phil.

[@shreecoaching1993]

Sir now you can lift your leg straightly How much bend your knee 😊

[@shreecoaching1993]

Sir during accident my kneecap quardicep also brock so my 8 unit blood loss quardicep not working Thats why i can not lift my leg straightly My knee also slightly grind there bcz ligament muscles become poor 😢😢😢

[@shreecoaching1993]

Sir my fructure was open Distal femur fructure with condyle and 1 inch bone loss How many days i can get fit and fine

[@Volksplane1]

Could it be a "Dark Chocolate Ginger Biscuit?' I mean if you like Milk Chocolate you'd not like. If you hated Ginger in things you'd not like. If you hate combination biscuits you be indifferent slightly cfrktical. BUT, if you liked Dark Chocolate AND Ginger your in heaven. Suggest a brew and biccy to help this fine pinpointing

[@80eightReviews]

Hmm…this is very tricky and possibly quite scientific stuff. It feels as though it may have something to do with quantum mechanics and things existing in two states simultaneously 🤔 Either way, thanks for posing this question and always, great to hear from you. I’m just going out and I maybe some time…All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@Dreddingbath]

So pleased I found Guzzi, as a new rider my E5 850 gives me joy and happiness aplenty, even when not riding it. No internet dating for me, I just saw and knew. I didn't want to copy my riding mate with his passion for Bonnevilles and his lovely T120 Ace, then had my interest piqued watching your stylish videos... then fell in love seeing the early publicity shots for the about to launch E5, that was all it took. I love the interest people often show, but most of all what a great and engaging experience it is to ride. It gobbled up UK to Como no problem at all in summer. Now looking forward to finding a chance to experience 7-14% more charm one day, that would be fun. It's wabi-sabi on toast for me. Thanks Phil, always a joy.

[@80eightReviews]

Good afternoon Mr. Dreddi - as always, it's totally fabulous to hear from you. I think your phrase "joy and happiness aplenty, even when not riding it.." just nails it completely. And yeah, the 'copy thing' is quite interesting actually as I noticed on my recent trip to Europe large groups of folks riding the same bikes and/or very similar types of bikes and that's the last thing I wanted to do when I was started out! I always wanted something different just as you say. All the air-cooled Guzzi's are really engaging to ride and in reality, something like the V7II Stornello just takes that to the limit without turning into a proper old bike. I'll try it on toast for breakfast tomorrow. All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@mariog4707]

Love my Stornello. It’s surprisingly comfortable for all day riding and a hoot on country roads and around town. It makes a days ride a real treat. I have a second bike - a Honda - but it’s the Guzzi that stirs the soul and its the one I keep polished.

[@80eightReviews]

Hey Mario, you’re so right - stirring the soul is what it’s all about and as you say, every ride is a delight. Great to hear from you, all the best, cheers, Phil,

[@irvb9881]

I've watched your Stornello videos 2 months after buying my own - which I bought as I wanted a more modern, but classic bike than my 30yr old Monster and 70yr old scooter. This video hits the nail on the head - it's a modernised classic and I love mine.

[@80eightReviews]

Thank you very much and it’s great to hear from a fellow Stornello owner. Given the other amazing machines you own, it’s so good to hear your thoughts. A 70 year old scooter? I need to see that! All the best and thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to comment, Cheers, Phil.

[@savage22bolt32]

Phil, amazing talent. You fit a 6 minute video into 7' 38" 😂❤

[@80eightReviews]

It's the £/$ minute exchange rate Mr. Bolt - that's all I can put it down to. Maybe! Thanks for watching and noting! All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@alexsandovallapostol9998]

Congratulations on an absolutely brilliant summary and conclusion ! Like you said, its not about the specs, its all about the soul connection man to machine

[@80eightReviews]

Hey Alex, thank you so much! It’s really good to know that you enjoyed the video. I really appreciate the kind words. And yeah, with no connection, what’s the point? Hope you’re do doing well, cheers, Phil.9p

[@CordrP01]

As good a summary of the Guzzi 'thing' as can be made in 6mins. Since 1980 I've owned a V50, Le Mans 1, Spada, V75, Nevada, and lastly a V9 Bobber. Haven't got one at the present and my days are waisted looking through the small ads....

[@80eightReviews]

Hey Peter, great to hear from you and thanks very much for your comments. You've got a lot more history than I do with actual ownership and it's great to know you still love them to bits and are still 'wasting' your time looking for another one. Personally, I'd say that's a very productive way of spending your time :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@stanleylawson9015]

Guzzi Guzzi Guzzi

[@80eightReviews]

Mr Lawson, always good to hear from you and exactly! Best thing about this comment is that the GoogleBot has put a link in saying ‘translate to English’ and when you click it, nothing changes 😀 AI it’s pants! All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@andrewdyson4255]

Must agree, whilst I’ve got the 850 it was my first Guzzi so I don’t have the earlier connection. Idea was to have it as a forever bike, but got chance to go Oz for 5 + years so looked at shipping it across. Costs more than the bike would be worth, absolutely ridiculous. But you are right once bitten then if you get them they have you forever.

[@80eightReviews]

Morning Andrew, great to hear from you again and at least looking at shipping costs over to Australia means you must have the bug. The 850 is a fabulous bike in its own right and still leagues ahead of genuinely modern bikes in terms of feel and old-school charm. I'm sure you'll find one down under... All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@mrsilbo6499]

Well, Phil-san, many chaps would say you can compare the V7s in recent years with the wife. As they get heavier, they lose their charm! 😳

[@80eightReviews]

Blimey Hugh, is your name "Swiss Tony' - I'm guessing the better half isn't in earshot? Of course, I can't pass comment as I've recently gained more weight than a Griso's backend given my OD on cheese last week. Still, I wear it well with my elastic waistband Farah's. Rented a scooter yet? Cheers, Phil.

[@mrsilbo6499]

@@80eightReviews Swiss Toni! Owning a Guzzi is like making love to a beautiful woman...

[@ianfutcher1518]

Come on tell us - do you like a Moto Guzzi or not?

[@80eightReviews]

Hey Ian, how are you doing? Hmmm...Do you think it was a little too subtle? If so, I'll go full Hulk Hogan for the next one. Thanks for stopping by Ian, all the best, cheers, Phil.

[@findingneutral]

Excellent review and tutorial. I still think your Moto Guzzi is one of the best looking bikes out there. It pairs perfectly with the beautiful place you live and enjoy riding it.

[@80eightReviews]

Good morning Mr. Neutral - great to hear from you and I hope you're waking up to Celene being long gone and not having caused to much damage. I'm biased but yeah, it is a bit of a looker :-) All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@1990-t1j]

I've never been on a Moto Guzzi. I bet I'd enjoy it. Nick

[@80eightReviews]

Hey Nick, how are you doing? Well, the thing is, I reckon everyone would enjoy an air-cooled Guzzi but I do recognise it's not for everyone. I've spent the last 40 years wanting one so any sense of objectivity is out of the window. They are totally brilliant though :-) Cheers, Phil.

[@mrsilbo6499]

@@80eightReviews Seconded!

[@guywolff]

Perfectly imperfect :)

[@80eightReviews]

Morning Guy, exactly. Just as one of your pots that has been outside for years and years and develops a lovely organic patina of age. You can't beat it. Hope you're doing well, cheers, Phil.

[@guzziman]

Great big picture overview Phil, I would add the word "visceral" , Guzzi gives you a "visceral feeling" like no other bike !

[@80eightReviews]

Very true Guzziman! All good with you? My personal belief is that everyone should have a Guzzi in their life and it's all a matter of timing. Great to hear from you! Cheers, Phil.

[@edwardsenesac]

Where is your V7 E5?

[@80eightReviews]

Hey Edward, good to hear from you. I sold the 850 March 2023 as back then, nearly 9 months after breaking my leg, I still couldn't get on the bike and it had already been sat long enough. However, I more survey last year with the upshot being that as of March 2024 I had enough knee flexion to get another bike. So I went for the Stornello as I've always liked them and this one was local. All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@edwardsenesac]

@@80eightReviews Sorry to hear that you sold your anniversary edition Guzzi! I have the same bike, but a 2023 model in only silver. You sure jumped the gun! I had just watched your video with you in the garage after the accident uncovering he V7 after around six months and you had such passion and feeling for it. Now I hear that you quickly sold it! This sounds like my ex-wife telling me that she loved me and then a short while later saying that she had no romantic feelings for me and wanted to split. 😥

[@80eightReviews]

@@edwardsenesac Hey Edward, ha ha, I think you need to write romantic movie screenplays - I burst into tears and felt terrible after reading this 😀 I must be a terrible person! Anyway, let's not talk about ex-wives as I'll start writing in CAPITALS. Yeah the timeline was 9 months post accident and couldn't get anywhere near riding the V7 850 and at that time hadn't been offered the elective surgery and in any event, wasn't sure I could face the risks of further surgery, especially one with no guarantee's. Also, at the time I wan't even sure that two wheels was a good thing or not, Hence the clean sheet! Even now, I think the extra weight and speed of the 850 isn't something I want so the little Stornello is just about prefect. Anyway, that's my excuse and it's all about excuses isn't it 🤣

[@edwardsenesac]

@@80eightReviews it is easy to go through your past shows in a short time period and not see the troubles along the way. I'm sure that these were tough times with tough decisions. Sorry if I came across wrong. I have learned from you that the 750cc version is quite a bit more maneuverable at a standstill and in general. I wouldn't have thought so until now. The 850cc is my first experience with Guzzi.

[@80eightReviews]

@@edwardsenesac Hey Edward, you didn't come across wrong at all and I didn't take it like that 😀 So no problems there! As you suggest though, having something kicking around that I had no hope (at the time) of using wasn't exactly helpful! Despite that, the Guzzi bug remained.... The 850 is a brilliant introduction to Guzzi's - thing is it's both a proper Guzzi experience AND a bike that can hold its own in the modern world. If it wasn't for my accident, I'd have one now and would be going all over the place on it. You've got a Guzzi and that's all that matters, cheers, Phil.

[@classicrider5274]

I am in total agreement with your summary as I enjoy my 2012 Mk 1 V7 Special very much and just look forward to the next press of that starter button. You will know what I mean, or not. Cheers Paul

[@80eightReviews]

Good morning Paul, great to hear from you and yes, the first prod of the starter button, the rock and the roll and the clunk into gear - it's all just beautiful. You've got some nice machines on your channel and let's hope the weather is a little bit better this weekwnd so we can get out. All the best, cheers, Phil.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

What a great bike. I love great looking quirky motorcycles.

[@80eightReviews]

Hey John, great to hear from you and me too! It certainly beats a lot of the uniformity that's around these days. Though I am very biased! All the best, thanks for stopping by, cheers, Phil.

[@Stefan_trekkie]

Strange, Phil .. I am the same height as you, also have a dodgy leg and like Guzzies too /But old ones/ .. Some of the modern design features are not to my taste ... I love the new Enfields and getting one soon

[@80eightReviews]

Hey Stefan, how are you doing? Well, that's uncanny! Do you like olives as well? As always, great to hear from you and let me know how you get on with the Enfield. All the best, cheers, Phil.