The pros are that it is a racer. The cons are that it isn't a V7III. Someone will correct me if I am wrong and I don't have time to do your google search for you, but I believe the 2014 is still a V7 instead of a V7II or V7III. That means it is a Heron Head, 5 speed, two throttle bodies, needed to have the head re-torqued, could possibly needAdditionally, Moto Guzzi V7 is among the list of Top Ten Best Modern Classic Bikes. While Moto Guzzi is starting to accept pre-orders for its all-new V100, it has also announced that it will continue to produce its trusty air-cooled V-twin for a few more years. It is something that the new V7 Stone Special Edition makes very clear.
Plenty of bike for a commuter. When I was looking for a bike my biggest factors were reliability, ease of maintenance, commuting, and sexy looks. Easy to maintain and do valve checks alone. Reliable and robust engine with excellent parts, and shaft drive so no fiddling with sprays and brushes. 50-60 mpg 5.5 gallons.
The Moto Guzzi V7 is a retro-styled bike with loads of European character. The engine looks big,which adds to the character, but isn’t really and there’s not a lot of power there. But it goes better than you’d expect. It’s a bit jerky and jiggly at low speeds, but very smooth and pleasant at higher speeds. The Triumph dealer will set aside 8 to 10 hours for that same maintenance and charge you about $1200 - $1500, and you’ll be happy to pay that because it would likely take you more than two hours to get the bike apart enough to even think about starting that job. The 6-speed transmission features new first and sixth gear ratios, and its mated to a dry, single-plate clutch and driveshaft. 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special. 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone. . 265 205 216 387 35 66 159 360 60