SecondLiar Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Not much more than a good running GS500. I love the look of the V7, but I think you could probably build something just as good, and probably a bit faster for about half the money...Take an old CB750 and start hacking away. Won't cost you $8k, it'll be ONE of a kind with much more plentiful parts. almost 20 more hp, and with all the weight you're likely to cut off, I bet it gets up and goes better than the V7...The only thing I like better about the V7 is the torquey twin.You're both right that there are plenty of cheaper, lighter, faster bikes out there. But you can't compare reving the crap out of a GS500 to just twisting the V7 throttle at 2800 rpm and having 45 ft/lbs on tap. Totally different riding style. And that CB750 is still going to be a top heavy beast - not to mention being a wailing 4-banger - that won't be nearly as light and agile as the V7.And neither will look like a Guzzi, or sound like a Guzzi, or ride like the Guzzi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 And neither will look like a Guzzi, or sound like a Guzzi, or ride like the Guzzi.or go out of business like guzzi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearman Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Don't get me wrong, the V7 is a great bike. When you consider the build/component quality and the fact that it is shaft driven, the price isn't out of line either. The reason I mentioned my friends experience (an Italian bike fanatic, btw) is that the allure of form can eventually be overshadowed by deficiency of function. In his case, he wanted a lightweight machine (his only "modern" motorcycle) that would also be suitable for medium/long distance sport touring. As it turns out, he realized that lightweight low hp bikes simply won't work as well at this task as their heftier but more powerful counterparts. In other words, he purchased the wrong bike for his needs...certainly not the V7's fault. Edited February 8, 2011 by gearman dumb fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezer Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 lists of motorcycle seat heights,http://www.vtwinmama.com/motorcycle_seat_heights.htmhttp://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school-SectionTwoB.htmedit: quick calculation, at 5'2", if you want to flat foot a bike. I'd start looking around at a 28" seat height and higher. Guzzi V7 is 31.7Guzzi Griso is 31.5Virago is 28.3Her height would not be the limiting factor. I would have to make a very slow and deliberate measurement of her inseam to know if the seat height were a problem;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaln8tv Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 well the search is on for sure now. aiming to purchase, used, end of spring if not earlier... recon rat has stellar resources for us lady types. thank you so much. i still want to sit on a guzzi and see what its like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 well the search is on for sure now. aiming to purchase, used, end of spring if not earlier... recon rat has stellar resources for us lady types. thank you so much. i still want to sit on a guzzi and see what its likeIt's Italian... What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaln8tv Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 It's Italian... What's not to like?well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaln8tv Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 lists of motorcycle seat heights,http://www.vtwinmama.com/motorcycle_seat_heights.htmhttp://www.totalmotorcycle.com/school-SectionTwoB.htmedit: quick calculation, at 5'2", if you want to flat foot a bike. I'd start looking around at a 28" seat height and higher. Guzzi V7 is 31.7Guzzi Griso is 31.5Virago is 28.3thanks Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezer Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 well the search is on for sure now. aiming to purchase, used, end of spring if not earlier... recon rat has stellar resources for us lady types. thank you so much. i still want to sit on a guzzi and see what its likeThe last lady who sat on mine said she loved the feeling of all that power between her legs. You are welcome to try it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 The last lady who sat on mine said she loved the feeling of all that power between her legs. You are welcome to try it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I got a friend in MI with a 2007 Griso for sale. 5200 milesAsking $7000. If your interested I can give you his contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 These are $14k new. That seems like a decent deal to me. Sexy bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Good lord.I found my next bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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