The 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 is a completely new bike that Women Riders Now Editor Genevieve Schmitt believes women of smaller stature (among other types of riders) may be interested in because of its size, manageability and Italian heritage.
Inspired by off-road bikes, Stelvio 1200 4V, Moto Guzzi’s maxi-enduro, breaks the traditional look of models in this market segment with a unique new design. Slender and streamlined below highlighted by aluminium spoke wheels, and compact up top with care taken to obtain ergonomic comfort for the rider and passenger.
My ride around my former home state of New Jersey this year was all the more memorable because of the motorcycle I was using, Moto Guzzis new Norge 1200. The 2007 model comes in a vibrant Italian red or silver. I was loaned the red version.