I am thinking of going for a new V7 (Anniversario), and so far have done only a quick test ride. But I've heard in a few reviews minor complaints that the gearbox is "awkward" or the like. Anyone able to speak to that..? Thanks.
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I think that will depend on your riding style & what you expect.
Guzzi's do not like to be lugged.
Run them at 4000 & above, altho I think I read the V9 is a slower turning engine.
This past Sunday I rode in the Distinguished Gentlemans ride on my '89 Mille.
For a number of reasons it was probably the worst two hours I ever spent on a bike.
The leader never went above 35mph which was too high for first & too slow for second.
Hmm, still in first gear at 35mph..?
I have to admit, one of the things I really like about my current Royal Enfield is that it is very forgiving in its gearing. My riding is almost entirely city riding, where you're constantly drifting somewhere between 10 and 40 mph, and the bike has a lot of leaway within 2nd to 4th gear, so you don't have to keep shifting all the time. It's built for "puttering along" I guess, unlike more high performance bikes. Of course, the downside is, you don't want to be on a highway very long with it!
I have wanted a Royal Enfield for a long time.
There is a rumor that they have put in a serious bid to own Ducati.