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V2Rider · 09-13-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

I was looking at the photos and thinking excatly the same thing. The exhaust sucks (pun intended). Somebody in one of the print mags said the high mount can mufflers look dated and clumsy, and I agree. Underseat cans look better, but the Buell-style as in the 1125R look better to me all the time.

I'm not much for sportbikes but if Guzzi came out with a street legal Corsa I'd probably be all over it.

ofreen · 09-13-2007, 07:09 PM

I like it, but I'd like to see Gootzie bring in something like the old Daytona Sport, or maybe an updated Le Mans. I rode a Le Mans and liked it a lot. I saw a Le Mans the other day with over 24,000 miles on it and it appeared to be holding up well, except for that crazy crinkle paint on the engine cases, which was coming off. I hung around a bit to talk to the owner, but he/she never showed. Probably waiting for me to leave.

The videos with the articles aren't bad. Any way to make them full screen?

fqonbike · 09-13-2007, 09:53 PM

I have owned over 50 motorcycles and if I could roll them all into one good one. One beautiful, unique, great handling, yet comfortable one; my new, shiny red Griso would be it. Oh wait, it IS it!!!

HelterSkelter · 09-14-2007, 05:23 AM

.....speaks volumes about the state of Moto Guzzi these days, imo.

One of my buds waited nearly a year for a gasket set and new pistons, recently.

longride · 09-14-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HelterSkelter

.....speaks volumes about the state of Moto Guzzi these days, imo.

One of my buds waited nearly a year for a gasket set and new pistons, recently.

Not a big deal really. Just plan your breakdowns accordingly!

Kenneth_Moore · 09-14-2007, 05:56 AM

Moto Guzzi has some pretty neat corporate history. Their founder basically invented the swingarm and rear suspension. He did an epic ride on his rear-suspension equipped bike across Europe all the way to the Arctic Circle. Apparently the trip earned MG quite a reputation and success in the market.

Is it just me, or does this bike remind anyone of the V-Rod, especially the frame and tank?

steven_1 · 09-14-2007, 06:05 AM

I want one. Reminds me of the early Tonti frame Guzzis in that its long low and narrow. Looks like nothing else.

longride · 09-14-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

Is it just me, or does this bike remind anyone of the V-Rod, especially the frame and tank?

It's just you.

Kenneth_Moore · 09-14-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by longride

It's just you.

I have GOT to stop drinking in the morning...

acecycleins · 09-14-2007, 08:47 AM

The exhaust is loaded with all the smog devices- most likely. Cat is probably hiding in there as well. Don't worry, some clever after-market company is probably working out a slip-on solution as we speak.

09-13-2007, 07:09 PM	#12
ofreen Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 329	Cool I like it, but I'd like to see Gootzie bring in something like the old Daytona Sport, or maybe an updated Le Mans. I rode a Le Mans and liked it a lot. I saw a Le Mans the other day with over 24,000 miles on it and it appeared to be holding up well, except for that crazy crinkle paint on the engine cases, which was coming off. I hung around a bit to talk to the owner, but he/she never showed. Probably waiting for me to leave. The videos with the articles aren't bad. Any way to make them full screen?

09-13-2007, 09:53 PM	#13
fqonbike Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1	Griso 1100 I have owned over 50 motorcycles and if I could roll them all into one good one. One beautiful, unique, great handling, yet comfortable one; my new, shiny red Griso would be it. Oh wait, it IS it!!!

09-14-2007, 05:23 AM	#14
HelterSkelter Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 320	That air cleaner cover..... .....speaks volumes about the state of Moto Guzzi these days, imo. One of my buds waited nearly a year for a gasket set and new pistons, recently.

09-14-2007, 05:56 AM	#16
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	Moto Guzzi has some pretty neat corporate history. Their founder basically invented the swingarm and rear suspension. He did an epic ride on his rear-suspension equipped bike across Europe all the way to the Arctic Circle. Apparently the trip earned MG quite a reputation and success in the market. Is it just me, or does this bike remind anyone of the V-Rod, especially the frame and tank? __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

09-14-2007, 08:47 AM	#20
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	The exhaust is loaded with all the smog devices- most likely. Cat is probably hiding in there as well. Don't worry, some clever after-market company is probably working out a slip-on solution as we speak. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

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09-14-2007, 06:05 AM	#17
steven_1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	I want one. Reminds me of the early Tonti frame Guzzis in that its long low and narrow. Looks like nothing else.