Italian American style: Venier's Guzzi V7 Is Perfetto

The rise of the ‘modern classic’ is brilliant news for riders who prefer retro styling. But even the best examples of this genre fall a hair short of perfection. Maybe the seat is too wide, ruining the lines. Or the muffler is too big, or the lighting too bulky. It’s usually the result of legislation, cost cutting, or design-by-committee. There's always room for improvement. And no one exploits that extra room like Brooklyn-based Stefano Venier—especially when it comes to Moto Guzzi’s popular V7. This V7 is the fourth in Venier's ironically-named 'Tractor' series of builds. It shares the same lusso...