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« on: November 04, 2011, 12:28:27 PM »
See attached pics saved from the official Moto Guzzi Facebook feed.  Does anyone know about this new matte black V7 with cast wheels?  It is like what Triumph did making the Boneville SE version with cast instead of wire wheels.  The wire wheels are one of the few things I dislike on the V7, and being able to run tubeless would be desirable.

I love the black treatment seen on this V7.  I hope it's not part of that "dark" series that is not imported here.
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 06:13:12 PM »
Yes I wonder what the new head style will mean.  More power would be great.

Here is the other V7 model they had shown today alongside the matte one.
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2011, 02:04:28 AM »
Quote from: Rincewind on November 04, 2011, 12:28:27 PM

See attached pics saved from the official Moto Guzzi Facebook feed.  Does anyone know about this new matte black V7 with cast wheels?  It is like what Triumph did making the Boneville SE version with cast instead of wire wheels.  The wire wheels are one of the few things I dislike on the V7, and being able to run tubeless would be desirable.

I love the black treatment seen on this V7.  I hope it's not part of that "dark" series that is not imported here.






That is a fine lookin' machine.  Thumbsup
It does appear to be pretty "dark", though.  Sad
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2011, 06:19:25 AM »
there were about 13 variants of the V11 platform, so I wouldn't be surprised to see the same thing done for the V7  Smile
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2011, 06:31:04 AM »
I love looks of matte finish, but so hard to keep maintained.  That is a sweet looking bike!

So many cool bikes, so little money and garage space.
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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2011, 07:08:13 AM »
Quote from: Biking Sailor on November 05, 2011, 06:31:04 AM

I love looks of matte finish, but so hard to keep maintained.  That is a sweet looking bike!



MY matte green Triumph Scrambler is very easy to maintain. It soesn't show the dirt and should not be waxed. Wash, rinse, and dry......... end of story.

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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2011, 08:17:49 AM »
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MY matte green Triumph Scrambler is very easy to maintain. It soesn't show the dirt and should not be waxed. Wash, rinse, and dry......... end of story.

Regards, Paul

I agree Paul.  It is the same with my matte graphite Triumph Street Triple R - the paint is simple to clean and holds up well.

The Guzzi Dark series is called Aquilla Nera.  I hope they import this V7 with the matte finish, tubeless tires, metal gas tank, improved engine.

Word is this bike will be shown Tuesday at EICMA.  Viva le V7!


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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2011, 10:01:54 PM »
A V7 Scrambler - that could be fun.  What do you think the chances are we'll see it over here any time soon?

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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2011, 01:19:36 PM »
New 750 engine with 10% more powah.
So about 45 rwhp.

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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2011, 01:48:06 PM »
 Bigok I can get someone to paint it the color I want. Inlove
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2011, 09:15:06 AM »
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/November/nov0911-milan-show-milan-unveils-new-v7s/

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Moto Guzzi has unveiled two new versions of its V7 Roadster at the Milan show, both also powered by an updated version of its 750cc Transverse V-Twin.

The new engine is outwardly similar to the old version, but features an all-new top end, including head, pistons, and induction which boosts power and torque by 10 per cent (the current bike puts down 48bbhp/40ftlb) while also improving economy and emissions.

The new bikes are this V7 racer styled by Miguel Galluzzi, designer of the original Ducati Monster. Although only a concept at this stage it could be set for production and features  a new half fairing seat unit, a host of cosmetic touches and, bizarrely, a drum front brake.

A version that will definitely go into production is a new V7 special intended as an up market tourer and features small screen, panniers, and retro two tone (brown and white) paint job.
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2011, 02:22:18 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on November 09, 2011, 09:15:06 AM



From that angle I love the way it looks.
Only thing that seems off is the plastic chrome tail light.
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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2011, 06:06:10 AM »
I hate the shape of the heads but welcome the bump in cc and mag wheels.  But still no dual discs.  I had them on my Guzzi 650 in the 80's!  I would take the Matte and have someone paint a gloss red stripe down the middle.
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« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2011, 09:07:47 PM »
Quote from: Oilhed on November 14, 2011, 06:06:10 AM

I hate the shape of the heads but welcome the bump in cc and mag wheels.  But still no dual discs.  I had them on my Guzzi 650 in the 80's!  I would take the Matte and have someone paint a gloss red stripe down the middle.


I was thinking flat bar, cafe seat, red frame and red pinstripe on the wheels.  Inlove
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« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2011, 12:19:44 AM »
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From that angle I love the way it looks.
Only thing that seems off is the plastic chrome tail light.


My first thought.
I'm sure the aftermarket will provide.
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« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2011, 04:42:55 AM »
Quote from: atadaskew on November 10, 2011, 02:22:18 PM



From that angle I love the way it looks.
Only thing that seems off is the plastic chrome tail light.



.......for sure, looks like the same unit used on the Triumph Bonnie/thruxton/Scrambler. It's gotta go.

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« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2011, 11:33:11 PM »
You can talk all you like about how it looks and its power but everybody seems to be missing the fact that it apears to have the ECU and single throttle body first seen on the prototype Cali 1400.

If that turns out to be true, (and I suspect it will.) it means that if we're really, really lucky the Nuovo V7's will have 'Ride By Wire' and all of the marvelous fun things that go with that.

No it won't be fast but it *should* fuel up beautifully and be pretty much 'Maintenace Free' which also ties in with what some talking head at Piaggio said about Guzzi in a recent interview.

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« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2011, 04:27:49 AM »
Was kinda missing your posts, Pete.  Glad you back online.

The single throttle body, with all that goes with it, is very appealing to me.  I'm not in the market for another V7, but pushing that technology up the line to the big blocks?  Could that be in the works?
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« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2011, 05:13:22 AM »
Yeah nice to see you posting again, Pete.   Bigok

Motorcycle Daily has a write-up today on this new V7 -
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/2012-moto-guzzi-v7-models-get-new-engine-with-more-power-and-torque/

51hp and 43 ft-lb torque.  No mention of ride-by-wire, etc.
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« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2011, 10:07:28 AM »
The prototype Cali 1400 shown recwntly at the 2011GMG at rhe factory also uses a single TB and definitely looked to have RBW. Mt thinking is that the will want to experiment with geting the techollogy right and understood by the dealer network rior to launching it on a new 'Flagship' model.

Since the V7 smallblocks are currently their biggest seller it makes sense to use it as a launch platform for the new ideas.

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