So I've taken delivery of the V7 II per below for the RentAGuzzi.com Fleet. I rode my mountain test loop first exactly as delivered, and then again yesterday after fitting my GT-Rx® slip-on mufflers w/corrected GT fueling and added the new Dart Marlin Flyscreen.
The new gearbox is probably the most notable change; Positive engagement and much shorter throw between shifts... Exactly like the superb 6-spds on the 1100 & 1200 CARC Guzzi. The traction control was a major nuisance to me on anything but perfect pavement, but the ABS worked very well in my few purposeful and aggressive stops to test it. It even did much better in dirt/gravel then the big 8V's do.
The seat height is noticeably lower to the ground then the last gen, and the seat to peg relationship is larger too. I didn't notice the increased distance to the heads from the motor rotation, but it wasn't an issue (for me @6'-0") on the older models. Both foot peg assemblies, have been moved outwards to allow the shift/brake arms for extra clearance to the exhaust.
The weak link remains the stock suspension. I've added some notes to the Suspension thread HERE -- but even after correcting the mis-set sag (I'm ~195 in street clothing), the suspension still gives bone-jarring hits on anything beside glass smooth paving at very low speeds. 1-800-CHIROPRACTOR might be good to keep handy if you don't invest in a fix. Remedy for this bike will be: RT shocks and Matris Fork Kit.
Stock fueling was mediocre, but inline with the '13+ V7's. Post re-flash (and observed AFR's for fueling corrections), the bike is lively and responsive and the smile-making mufflers sure let this thing sing. Bellisimo.
I'll be digging in further soon as I proceed on modifications, including the 820cc big bore kit, and full GT-Rx® Stainless exhaust.
Is it worth the price of admission over a screaming deal '14-15? Tough call unless you really want ABS, but the new mods are a very nice addition. Now about that suspension.
The new gearbox is probably the most notable change; Positive engagement and much shorter throw between shifts... Exactly like the superb 6-spds on the 1100 & 1200 CARC Guzzi. The traction control was a major nuisance to me on anything but perfect pavement, but the ABS worked very well in my few purposeful and aggressive stops to test it. It even did much better in dirt/gravel then the big 8V's do.
The seat height is noticeably lower to the ground then the last gen, and the seat to peg relationship is larger too. I didn't notice the increased distance to the heads from the motor rotation, but it wasn't an issue (for me @6'-0") on the older models. Both foot peg assemblies, have been moved outwards to allow the shift/brake arms for extra clearance to the exhaust.
The weak link remains the stock suspension. I've added some notes to the Suspension thread HERE -- but even after correcting the mis-set sag (I'm ~195 in street clothing), the suspension still gives bone-jarring hits on anything beside glass smooth paving at very low speeds. 1-800-CHIROPRACTOR might be good to keep handy if you don't invest in a fix. Remedy for this bike will be: RT shocks and Matris Fork Kit.
Stock fueling was mediocre, but inline with the '13+ V7's. Post re-flash (and observed AFR's for fueling corrections), the bike is lively and responsive and the smile-making mufflers sure let this thing sing. Bellisimo.
I'll be digging in further soon as I proceed on modifications, including the 820cc big bore kit, and full GT-Rx® Stainless exhaust.
Is it worth the price of admission over a screaming deal '14-15? Tough call unless you really want ABS, but the new mods are a very nice addition. Now about that suspension.
So with regards to the suspension, do you anticipate any changes to your current recommendations for RT Emulsion shocks and Mupo fork spring kit? Or would the presence of TC and ABS influence this?
