My SuperTen's Italian little brother...

[adventurelounger]

Just welcomed a new horse (more like pony) to the stable. A Moto Guzzi V7II Stornello. It was love at first sight when I saw it online, and when I finally saw this one at the local Moto Guzzi dealer by me, it was all over in about 7 seconds.

Plus, I guess I have a think for white and red bikes.

A TOTALLY different riding experience than the S10. Low, light, and very "hop-on-able." No wind protection whatsoever. Magical exhaust note. Zero ability to carry stuff. But perfect in its own idiosyncratic scrambler way.

Doubt I'll ever do a long distance day on it, but for local weekend bimbles, it's such a hoot.

 

[silvergoose]

You have tasted the wine, the stable will never be the same.

I have three MGs.

Good luck

 

[True Grip]

Looks really good!

 

[snuffcityrider]

Congrats, nice ride! Going to do any " scrambling" on it? I've been looking online at those as well , I need to stay away from any dealerships...

 

[Checkswrecks]

Looks great!


::008::

 

[arjayes]

Man, that is a ruggedly handsome machine. I've developed a bit of an infatuation with MGs. Did you test ride a Griso by any chance? And does the Stornello really have a 300+ mile range?

 

[adventurelounger]

I only test rode a V7II Stone...although it was Guzzi Demo Day and they had the whole lineup available for test rides.

I have fallen hard for the whole MG experience and gestalt. From the V7s to the Griso to the Stelvio and even the El Dorado... They have a great aesthetic. And a delightful history. The V-twin motor configuration has all of the fun and charm of a BMW boxer, but it's just, well, different. The shifting on my bike is like liquid GLASS...so smooth and silky that it's almost imperceptible. And the design details (esp. on my Stornello) are so so sweet...brushed aluminum fenders with laser-etched Guzzi eagle logo...the seat with embroidered MG across the back...the valve/head covers... It's as much an awesome ride as it is an awesome mechanical "thing" to behold.

Don't get me wrong...I love my SuperTen, and it's a keeper. This is just a totally different animal, with unique joys all its own. Go ride a Guzzi. But bring your checkbook!

 

[adventurelounger]

Hey snuffcity, I will certainly do some back roads/dirt roads on it. I actually rode a bit on one this weekend. Despite the semi-knobby tires, I don't think it's particularly well set up for off road. If you try standing on pegs, bars are WAY too low; fender clearance from tire is like 2mm. So any mud and you're in for a clog-fest. I actually didn't love the handling on loose dirt/gravel/sand...but I tried that within my first 50 miles and just getting feel of the bike.

I really got it for backroad joy-riding; if it involves dirt, fine. But that's what my Tenere is for!

 

[snuffcityrider]

Hey snuffcity, I will certainly do some back roads/dirt roads on it. I actually rode a bit on one this weekend. Despite the semi-knobby tires, I don't think it's particularly well set up for off road. If you try standing on pegs, bars are WAY too low; fender clearance from tire is like 2mm. So any mud and you're in for a clog-fest. I actually didn't love the handling on loose dirt/gravel/sand...but I tried that within my first 50 miles and just getting feel of the bike.

I really got it for backroad joy-riding; if it involves dirt, fine. But that's what my Tenere is for!

Just as well, it's too good looking a bike to potentially be taking a dirt nap. I may venture into the Guzzi world someday. I sat on a Griso a while back and fell in lust.