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harming. That's the best
way I can describe Moto
Guzzi's gorgeous little V7 II
Stornello (by the way, we chose
the Stornello because this is the
only factory-built scrambler that
comes from Moto Guzzi. Guzzi
has a V7 Scrambler available
in the U.S., but it is a kit spe-
cially made by dealers based on
the V7 and not a machine that
comes off the production line in
Lake Como, Italy).
It's lovely when a bike surpris-
es you, even better when it sur-
prises everyone. One look at the
Stornello and unless you're clini-
cally dead, you'll find something
to like about it. Beautiful design,
that smashing Arrow exhaust,
the transverse V-twin, excellent
ergonomics and decent perfor-
mance, the Stornello is indeed
a bike that every tester here
said they'd like to permanently
have in their garage. And yes,
we all looked at each other in
shock, afterwards.
The 744cc V-twin has the
least power in the test but it
matters not. The performance
is adequate for the task, throttle
response is smooth and the
suspension more comfortable
3
rd
Place
MOTO GUZZI
STORNELLO V7 II
(Left) The Moto
Guzzi's on-road
manners are
impeccable and
perfect for weekend
cruising.
Shaft drive. Happy
days for those
who hate chain
maintenance.
That Arrow exhaust
looks awesome, and
that seat is the best
here for long distance
comfort.
