THE SIMPLE THINGS
IN LIFE ARE SAID TO
BE THE MOST ENJOYABLE.
GUZZI’S V7 ROUGH
IS ONE OF THOSE.
54 KIWI RIDER
O
ne of our favourite mid-capacity
machines in recent years has been
the Moto Guzzi V7. The motor in it is a
little beauty, and Guzzi has used the platform
to launch several different machines. The
latest to grace our shores is the V7 Rough, a
bare-bones, classic-looking motorcycle with a
hint of 70s dirt bike to its curves.
I wasn’t expecting much from the Rough, so
I was surprised to find it simply a pleasure
to ride. The Rough is undeniably a classic
experience, but one that’s easy to operate,
relaxing even, yet absolutely charming and