Moto Guzzi Stelvio Puns

Bought a Moto Guzzi Stelvio

Looking at my next bike. Just lost my 1994 Kawasaki Concours to insurance claim due to lack of available replacement parts (no more plastic pieces available). I don't want a fully faired bike again. It's crash guards and frame sliders for me. I am leaning heavily towards the NTX and Caponord as my replacement. I do a fair bit of 2up riding. I can get a hell of a deal on the Aprilia, but am concerned with maintenance costs. I think the Guzzi will be cheaper to maintain, but not nearly as many electronics as standard. Any input would be welcomed. Thanks in advance.

So, I was looking for a new (to me) bike to replace my tired old SV650. The Stelvio ticks all the boxes for me. Luckily there are some near me.

Option 1 is a 2010 Stelvio 4V ABS. That thing has the original Guzzi side and top cases. The original owner put heated grips on it. It does not have engine crashbars. This one has only 20k km on the clock!

Option 2 is a 2010 NTX. It does not come with the cases it once had. It has no heated grips. But it IS the NTX version with the giant 32L tank and the crashbars. This one also has 57k KM on the clock. 37K more than the 4V.

I'd like my bike to have engine crashbars even though I dont plan on taking this thing offoad ever.

Price wise these two are reasonably close. the 4V is 7600 euro, and the NTX is 6950 euro so that isnt an issue.

So what I would like to know: Do I need the extra range I get from the NTX? Is the difference in ridden KM's a problem for the NTX? What are things I need to check for on Stelvios when I go to look at one?

Thank you all in advance. I can't wait to join your ranks

I'm thinking about buying a Moto Guzzi V7 2014 approximatly 6k miles on it from my cousin. The thing is it hasn't been touched in two years plus so I know I will have to change the oil amongst other things. Is there anything I should watch out for or take it to the mechanic to have it serviced. I'm buying it for 1.5k US. I have never owned a motorcycle before so I'm unsure if I should get this or go a bit more for a bike I know already works. When he first got it, it had issues but he seems to have fixed most of them, should I get an inspection on it just in case?

Edit: I'm also wondering if I'm getting a good price for it?

Hello, all.

Just bought my first bike (2015 Moto Guzzi v7 Stone). The guy I got it from had it sitting for a while, and the tires developed some rot on the sidewalls, so these are getting replaced immediately.

I live in Miami, so riding will generally be urban and streets. The occasional trip down to the Keys will probably be had (don't know how often I'd ever leave the road, but can't imagine it'd be much).

My conundrum is: Do I just stick with the Pirelli Sport Demons?

I'm kind of partial to the idea of installing some dual sports (which may or may not be advantageous to the driving conditions I described). My understanding is that this could be a good idea for grip, but I'd love to solicit the experience of those who know better than I.

Any suggestions?

Hey everybody! I’ve been riding motorcycles for a few years now and have only had old Honda’s. I’m really getting the itch to get something Italian and am just so drawn to the V7s. I’m not particularly mechanically inclined - I feel confident doing an oil change and brake pads/rotors, but don’t have too much experience otherwise. I know the reputation boutique Italian bikes have, but does that still hold merit? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!