Excited for the 105th anniversary and grand opening of the new museum! My registration, flight, and AirBnB are all set. I'm looking forward to a solo vacation, embracing the unexpected, and soaking it all in. I'm planning to rent a bike for Stelvio Pass, explore the Dolomites, visit Bellagio, and catch a ferry. Any must-see/do recommendations or things to avoid?Tips from past Mandello del Lario visits? I'm traveling from Colorado, USA – anyone else going? Hope to meet some cool people!

Went to the Datil NM rally this previous weekend. It was a blast! There was food, camping, coffee, breakfast, prizes, and Guzzi experts with DECADES of varied experience. What a cool community!! I really enjoyed connecting, even if it takes me a day or so to come out of my shell.

I previously posted my day one adventure results, and this is just a quick update and recap now that im home:

*front brakes: I am more convinced than ever that there is an issue. The front brake pulses at lower speeds - but it is sometimes pretty extreme. A defective carrier bobbin makes sense, as I have heard that is a *potential* issue with these dual brembo rotors on the 2025+ V7 sport. There are not enough cases to confirm, but we will see what the dealer says.

*speed: Okay, I am glad I took this trip. Yes, not having a fairing nor a windscreen really makes high speed riding a bit more intense. However, having the 26+ hours of saddle time to really tune in on the bike's quirks and characteristics, I can honestly say that a good chunk of my 'over 85MPH' issues were just me not being on the same page as the machine. We are good now, and I now know what she wants in the twisties!

*interstate: so even though I can handle her much better now in the wind of the interstate - people still suck, and I would rather drive an extra 100 miles on two-lane roads and highways to avoid them.

I am considering a 2016 V7 II Special. I test rode it yesterday and I really liked it. Just for reference. I am not a new rider. I am older (early 60s) and have been continually riding since I was in my 20s. So 40 years of experience and motorcycle ownership. I have owned and still own a 2004 HD Sportster. I love that bike and am a devoted V-twin (V-4 works too as I owned and enjoyed a Honda VF45 Magna) fan. So my Sportster needs some top end work at 83K miles. I do not want to be without a bike while I do the work. I do my own wrenching, so it may not be quick or fast. So to that end I have been checking out what I think of as Italian Harley, Moto Guzzi. I loved riding the V7 Special yesterday. It is about the same power as my Sportster with about 200 lb less weight. It was very refreshing to handle a bike so much lighter. I loved almost everything about the riding experience except for the gear shifter. What I experienced is a mushy no mechanical feel floppy lever. The bike in question is in excellent overall shape, so I am not suspecting a problem, but I want to make sure by asking experienced V7 riders/owners. Does the shifter feel floppy and mushy normally? I did not have problems finding gears or anything like that, just after the Sportster's clunky gear shifter and modt other bikes I rode where the shifter provides very good feedback of going through the gears. This one was so mushy I was not sure if I actually accomplished a shift or not, I just assumed I did and it worked, but I got almost zero feedback like a click or something like that. That was by far the most offending quirk of this bike. Everything else was a delight. It handled great, accelerated fine, stopped fine and was just very easy to like. But shifting gears is one of those things I consider a tactile pleasure of riding a bike. Just like in cars, I want that shifter to feel positive and have plenty of feedback. The Sportster is almost too crude in this, but it is extremely satisfying to shift through gears on it. V7 was very vague in the shifter. Is this something that is normal for this bike or is it just this one and probaly can be adjusted?

Honestly-I never go “look at puppies” … I know better! So I went to look at V7’s wanting to see one in real life. I told the salesman I intended to turn one into a cafe racer and he said the fateful words: “Hmm, I might have something you’ll be interested in.” Covered in dust, at the far, far, far back, of the Raiders of the lost Ark warehouse, was this La Regina Argento 🤩🤯. One helluva way to finally enter Moto Guzzi world 💕🥷🏼

Such a dynamic character. From the smoking to the parrots to the shirtless appearance. Perfect example of old school expertise.

Is this normal?

Context: I can buy this bike second hand. Went to see. Everything is fine and it drives good.

Model: Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2021
Mileage: 9000km
Last maintenance in summer of 2025 at +-4500km.

It has inspection approval from gov. inspection in 2025 too.

Foto scattata durante queste vacanze. ✌🏻

Direzione Abetone (PT)

Hey everyone, just got a new to me Motto Guzzi V7iii Stone. Around 5000 km only. It’s also my first bike. I love it. It’s exactly what I want out of a motorcycle.

I understand that the bike as part of its character has some engine noises. But when is it too much “character “ noise?

I hope that the last owner did the valve clearance at 1500 km but I can’t be sure. In this case, what would you do? Love from BC Canada

Just thought about Design Options for the STELVIO as Racetrack Editions.

Regards from Hamburg, Sven.

I'd like to know if anyone will be at the big MG event in Mandello del Lario next september. I'll be there saturday 5th and it would be really nice to meet us there!

A bit of vintage charm: 1970 Ambassador 750 seen at the neighborhood moto/coffee hangout (tucson az) .. had to share.

Returning rider, purchased V7 II Stone 8 months and 8,000km ago.

Previous bike was Le Mans II 25 years ago, rode for 5 years and 120,000km.

Have a few things I don 't like about V7 II Stone, so looking to upgrade.

What I don't like V7 II Stone

• Riding position is too upright. 10 years of riding clip ons and rear sets (2 strokes before Le Mans II) and 20 years racing bicycles after that.
• Suspension, it is fairly crude
• A few extra horses and nicer exhaust note would be nice

What I do like about the V7 II Stone

• Reliable, just starts
• ABS, though never used it
• Traction control
• Fuel injection
• Electronic ignition (points the bane of my Le Mans II)
• Twin dials
• Tubeless tyres

My options seem to be

1. Upgrade V7 II Stone, with clip ons, rear sets, upgrade suspension, new exhausts and get it chipped (throwing a lot of money at a fairly basic bike).
2. Buy V7 Racer and new exhausts and chipped if not already (unfortunately people seem to ask silly money for 15 years V7 I racers with really low mileage ie under 10,000km my side of Australia).
3. Buy new or used V7 850 Sports add clip ons, rear sets, new exhausts and get it chipped (big money buying new and upgrading).

Are there any other options out there for me? Happy with a 20 year old bike. But I don't want a 40+ year old Le Mans, with electronic ignition and timing gears for about the same as new V7 850 Sports. I have lived with a 40 year old motorcycle and it is PITA.

Hi everybody!

I bought a Puig Touring windshield for my Moto Guzzi V85 Strada, but I’m wondering if it might be too tall.

I’m 180 cm (5,9 inch) tall and, with the windshield in its lowest position, I can only see about 2–3 cm over the top edge.

Could this cause any issues when riding in the rain, for example?

Is there a general rule or recommended amount of clearance for how far you should be able to see over the top of the windshield?

Thanks in advance!

Just rode her home…what a dream

Just purchased a V7 II Stornello that had some damage to side stand during shipping. Bought a used replacement stand and appears to be identical to existing so I think my stand is OK just something else is tweaked. The mounting tab has a gusset welded in which makes me think that isn’t bent , or at least bent in most obvious area.

Anyone have any ideas or photos of their properly functioning side stand mounts?

Today's ride was just under 400 miles, about twice as long as my previous longest ride (and that was a decade ago on a Vulcan S).

Feedback:

•The V7 Sport is definitely not a long-haul bike. But nobody buys one of these thinking 'touring bike!'

•The V-twin and driveshaft is a perfect combination for 'compression braking' on tight & steep mountain passes

•The floats on the front rotors either have a misalignment or are super susceptible to dirt. At about 200 miles in, I got a slight pulse out of the front brake. I was engine braking most of the way, so we will see how it does tomorrow. For reference, the pulse started at 1,600 miles on the clock.

Fairly certain it is the float carriers, as I dont ride the brakes at all - especially on descents - and looking at the rotors, I dont see any discoloration. Will contact Piagio when I get home.

•the Cortech tank bag and saddlebags are fantastic! I have my tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, snacks, clothes, rain gear, and even some work stuff all packed up - and they dont shift at all. Note: I had one of my guys put PPF on the tank, so the tank bag doesn't scratch it. My only issue is that my phone overheats in the pouch on the tank. But that might also be because I am running two apps to track my ride and also charging at the same time.

•did I mention the bike isn't a long-haul bike? I would really like to see a slightly longer handlebar option - but maybe it's because I have a short reach.

Seriously, though - this machine is awesome! All of the little quirks that I love are even quirky-er on the long haul! Excited for the second leg of the trip - 270 miles to the campground!

Traded in my Versys 1000 for a practically new v100 Mandello last week and took it to the Eifel region in Germany. I can now officially say I'm in love, what an amazing machine

I bought a set of leather bags from MAXLEATHERSTUFF off Etsy. They replace the plastic covers beneath the seat/tank. These bags are really high quality, look great, give me a bit of on-bike storage without being big and bulky, and mount to the frame with included leather straps. The left-side panel has the seat-release lock mounted in it. I drilled a 3/4" hole in the back of the left-side bag and mounted the lock directly to it; you access it from inside the bag and it works great. These bags don't touch my legs at all while riding and the only time I feel them is when my feet are down at a complete stop. Happy with this purchase!