Our final Speed Read for the year is all about kits—for Moto Guzzis, Royal Enfields and Yamahas. Plus a considerably more expensive offering from the boutique American manufacturer Curtiss. You pays your money and you takes your choice.
Moto Guzzi V7 III Fast Endurance The modern V7 has oodles of character and is delightful to ride, but I don’t think even the most ardent fan of Mandello’s roadster would peg it as a track bike. A few years ago, I did several laps of the Hampton Downs circuit in New Zealand on board a V7 Classic; it was an enjoyable half hour, but by the end of it, the bike and I had both had enough.
This machine is a different beast though.…