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Moto Guzzi V7 Racer - thoughts?

mototireguy said:
Modest hp power yes but it has some torque, very cool styling, good components and stands out in a crowd of typical bikes.

Fast enough to get you in trouble and lots of inquiries from other bike fans.
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Grudz said:
The tank is plastic, and yes, it swells and leaks and will require replacement.
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Thanks for your input, something to consider. As for the swelling tank, sounds just like my 1098, so I'm conditioned to that already :laughing
 
I really wanted one but tire selection was a real turn off.
 
Its a nice looking bike but from what I know Cafe Racers are built not bought.

You can build a fucking gnarly cafe for $9900 or have someone build you one.
 
Between the V-7, Thruxton, and the Sport Classic, the V-7 probably has the least performance, and the Duc the best. But ever since Tron, the SC's are sooooo hard to find. :laughing Seriously, any of them will get lots of attention. But I'd try all three and then decide. I'm biased, but if you really want a cafe racer, I would recommend the Ducati.
 

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Wet wt probably under 450#. 48/40 HP/FP? Not particularly impressive, but would still be fun to ride, and you should be able to take advantage of all it's got to offer without getting over your head like you could with a 4 cylinder Japanese sportbike.

Wait about 8-12 months, then check Moto-International's website for discounted models. They're in Seattle.

My friends and I have bought 4 bikes, two Caponords, one Guzzi V11 Sport and a Tuono for prices ranging from $2000 to $4000 off list (the two capo's were $4000 discount) from them. I think they've become a liquidator for Aprilia and Moto-Guzzi. They've always got discounts on previous year models.
 
Tank issue is exactly the same as your 1098...so you're well schooled already. Just don't want any surprises that the sales guys will not tell you about. And they won't.
 
Grudz said:
Tank issue is exactly the same as your 1098...so you're well schooled already. Just don't want any surprises that the sales guys will not tell you about. And they won't.
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Good god, if its one thing I would never want is tank issues like my duc had. F-that. If I was to buy a new bike, Id bring a magnet to see what it has:laughing
 
Yeah, manufacturers are getting wise to the ethanol vs plastic finally, but that V7 does have plastic...
 
If I wanted retro,a 1986 gsxr ltd would be a much better all around bike,and cooler.IMHO Sorry,not into poser trophy bikes
 
I could build one that looks really similar, has vastly better handling, better horsepower, weighs less, and people might even confuse it for a Guzzi . . . for about half that price.

TBNT

CX650 Eurosport FTW
 
I'd be embarrassed to tears, being seen on such a pretender.

And someone knowing I paid for a bike and got a pretend bike, would be un-bearable.

Handling my butt...if handling is desired, a bike with suspension and the engine turning the correct direction, out shines that bike.

I don't think it is possible to have the experience with your real bike, and tolerate what you would be feeling on the Guzzi.
 
I say go for it
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If you can get the styling of a cafe without the maintenance of a 70's model :thumbup
nothing wrong with that
 
But the forks aren't even adjustable.
Hell, even crappy 80's bikes had air adjust or anti-dive systems.

This bike just sort of looks pretty, and the only reason I think that is for the flying twin.
 
Carlo said:
.....Wait about 8-12 months, then check Moto-International's website for discounted models. They're in Seattle.....I think they've become a liquidator for Aprilia and Moto-Guzzi. They've always got discounts on previous year models.
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hey Carlo,

thx for that dealer tip - could become a valuable link for some of us here.....

I'm confident that the Ducati SportClassic GT [or rarer Sport] will put the Guzzi Cafe model on the trailer, period - be it the riding experience, or panache. or whatever - SCs are harder to find & more pricey, but likely worth it

the new Bonneville & Kaw 650/800 are [to me] less-interesting, bloated versions of the original things - plus, "everybody has one"

returning to the Guzzi, that afore-mentioned"Motorcyclist" V7 hopup article was superb! Full o'facts & specifics, it's a basic V7 primer worth some study

further, author/wrench Ed Milich is HERE in SF @ Jenn's Werkstatt - that ol' mug knows a ton about belted 2-valve Cagiva/Ducatis [& nearly as much about Goose small-blocks]. Mebbe think of vintage racer Ed as the O'Hanlon of older Italian machines

suggestion for OP - take Ed out for beers & benchracing, imitating his approach with a much less-expensive used V7 + a carefully brewed mix o'parts & machining. Keep/gut the std cans to save more $$ for suspension & further weight loss - follow the recipe & you'll be golden

riding a memorable Euro-V with track cred & street style - now that's "cafe"


below are some component & visual cues to get OP started - tho' none of these Guzzi fotos are small-blocks, they reveal key Guzzi racing & cafe heritage for a contemporary build:
 

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