+1. I also love the Ducati Sport 1000 as well (if you don't mind used).
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Bonneville or Moto Guzzi V7 Stone?
- Thread starter Dr Astronaut
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+1. I also love the Ducati Sport 1000 as well (if you don't mind used).
Morrissey
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How fast do you go on the 401/400 that you found a "need" for 90 hp? I rode a Yamaha Virago 1100 for over a decade that had about 50 hp and you could roll down the 401 at 120km/h all day long and still have plenty of power to pass faster than that. It did vibrate a fair bit at those speeds, but never had a lack of power. You could ride either bike down the highway quite comfortably to get to good riding roads any time.
Dresden
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I was in the market for a Guzzi V7 racer, but ultimately opted against it. It's more a bike you wear, rather than ride IMO. Maybe the stone feels different in the sense that it's not such a fashion accessory.
The Guzzi is quite different from the 696 and the Speed Triple. Also, it's only 50HP...
I would test ride them all and see which one suits you best. They will ALL be much different from the 125.. and likely make the 125 seem like a pedal bike.
Dresden
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That is if you can get one without the 200% hipster markup...
I know of no other modern bike that has such a cult following (which wasn't a numbered production).. especially after the movie Tron.
It's so damn pretty though, makes my heart hurt.
Thanks everyone for the replies, stories, and info.
I checked out the Moto Guzzi a couple times, and in the end it came down to aesthetics, I find the Racer too flashy and the Stone too simple. I want a big grin on my face everytime I see my bike, and the stock guzzi just wasn't doing it for some reason.
I also went to check out the new monsters, and was again, unimpressed aesthetically. The new headlight looks cheap IMO, like a hyosung, I hate the dual top/bottom light.
So I started checking used sales, and after a few duds, bam. there she is.
2006 Ducati Monster S2R 800. Beautiful. Incredibly maintained with receipts, and proper winter stored. the right amount of light upgrades, (exhaust, tail light, sliders) and a sweet two tone.
Placed a deposit yesterday and have a friend coming with me to check it out mechanically thursday, warm weather can't come soon enough.
thanks again, see you out there!
-Nick
I checked out the Moto Guzzi a couple times, and in the end it came down to aesthetics, I find the Racer too flashy and the Stone too simple. I want a big grin on my face everytime I see my bike, and the stock guzzi just wasn't doing it for some reason.
I also went to check out the new monsters, and was again, unimpressed aesthetically. The new headlight looks cheap IMO, like a hyosung, I hate the dual top/bottom light.
So I started checking used sales, and after a few duds, bam. there she is.
2006 Ducati Monster S2R 800. Beautiful. Incredibly maintained with receipts, and proper winter stored. the right amount of light upgrades, (exhaust, tail light, sliders) and a sweet two tone.
Placed a deposit yesterday and have a friend coming with me to check it out mechanically thursday, warm weather can't come soon enough.
thanks again, see you out there!
-Nick
Congrats! Looks like a beaut!
Dresden
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Very nice! Congrat's!
From a former bike-with-white-rims owner to another... I feel sorry for you already! Especially if you like aesthetics. :lmao:
Pro-tip. Kerosene + Paper towel and dirt wipes away like it was never there.
Jason416
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Congrats Nick! That looks fantastic. Glad I found this thread. I went through the exact same search. I really wanted a bike that to me personally put a huge smile on my face when I looked at it, would be around the $10K mark, great on gas, good range, huge on character, a blast to ride and not so bad to insure.
I looked at the Bonneville T100 Black, Monster 796, a used Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport, Moto Guzzi V7 Stone and even a Triumph Street Tripple at one point. The Street Tripple drank way more gas than expected and both the Street and 1200 sport were a lot more to insure. The range wasn't great on the Monster as well as it being a bit uncomfortable and the Bonneville was heavy and just didn't have the same fit and finish as the V7. These bikes really serve a market for anyone who likes street naked bikes, tradition/ heritage, great quality and loads of character. For me, they work because I'm never going to be on a track any time soon and not a street racer by any stretch--it's just not what riding is all about for me. I ended up with the V7 Stone since it's the first one that really "said" something, if that makes sense.
For anyone saying that 50 hp isn't enough, I was doing just fine on every highway in Ontario touring on my first bike, a Ninja 400r with a factory quoted 44 hp. I even got a ticket with it. I'm not sure why you'd need more to enjoy some great street riding. I'm not saying that riders shouldn't have more, it's just that I can't see anything wrong with 50 hp and not sure why a bike would be shot down for that.
I looked at the Bonneville T100 Black, Monster 796, a used Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport, Moto Guzzi V7 Stone and even a Triumph Street Tripple at one point. The Street Tripple drank way more gas than expected and both the Street and 1200 sport were a lot more to insure. The range wasn't great on the Monster as well as it being a bit uncomfortable and the Bonneville was heavy and just didn't have the same fit and finish as the V7. These bikes really serve a market for anyone who likes street naked bikes, tradition/ heritage, great quality and loads of character. For me, they work because I'm never going to be on a track any time soon and not a street racer by any stretch--it's just not what riding is all about for me. I ended up with the V7 Stone since it's the first one that really "said" something, if that makes sense.
For anyone saying that 50 hp isn't enough, I was doing just fine on every highway in Ontario touring on my first bike, a Ninja 400r with a factory quoted 44 hp. I even got a ticket with it. I'm not sure why you'd need more to enjoy some great street riding. I'm not saying that riders shouldn't have more, it's just that I can't see anything wrong with 50 hp and not sure why a bike would be shot down for that.
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Congrats on the V7 Stone. My fave of the MG line up.
Ya, 50hp is plenty. A gazzilion cruiser riders can't be wrong.
Jason416
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^,^^ Thanks and agreed! Definitely looking forward to it. If all goes well weather-wise, hopefully will pick up the V7 within the week or next week.
Maybe this can help with anyone looking at the Bonneville? This is by far the most entertaining motorcycle review that I've ever come across. Just as an FYI/ warning--Some commentary definitely strays away from being "PC".
http://youtu.be/RsKFsce5phw
Maybe this can help with anyone looking at the Bonneville? This is by far the most entertaining motorcycle review that I've ever come across. Just as an FYI/ warning--Some commentary definitely strays away from being "PC".
http://youtu.be/RsKFsce5phw
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