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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by MikeP996 on Today at 10:38:55 AM »

I had my 916 back when they were "new."  Sold it in 2006.  Two years ago I briefly considered buying one but came to the conclusion that from a "practical" point of view for me nowadays, it made no sense at all.  But it's the only bike I've ever owned over MANY years that I occasionally wish I hadn't sold.  Never missed any of the others. 

Hmmm...I wouldn't mind having a 916 on display in my hobby room... ;)  Just did a quick price check...I should have kept mine; they are too expensive now!!! :(

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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 10:22:09 AM »

One of the worst motorcycle decisions I ever made was to trade a fellow WG forum member my gorgeous blue & silver V11 Bassa for his red V11 Sport Naked.
I absolutely loved the Bassa and I absolutely hated the V11 Sport Naked.
I had to force myself to put 100 miles on the Sport Naked for the year I had it.

I would like to hear more about this. What was the love of the bassa and the hate of the sport? I’ve often fancied a v11lemans

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General Discussion / Re: Guzzis at Mecum 2026

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 10:21:46 AM »

We woke up to snows here in Chattanooga today. Last night I watched the auction live and today I’m catching up on the previous days. So many beautiful bikes from so many different manufacturers. What a treat!

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General Discussion / Re: Is anybody going, or ever been to the March Moto Madness rally/tellico plains Tn

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 10:20:34 AM »

More than just bmw for sure, you will see all sorts of adv bikes. Klr, dr650, multiple ktm and the list goes on. The last BMW NATIONAL I went to I was amazed at the amount of V85tt bikes. Everyone I talked to said it is the BMW should have built to replace the R80G/S. Guzzi is a welcomed adopted stepchild at the BMW events. At least that’s been my experience. MMM is not a “bmw” event though.

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General Discussion / Re: Why Do We Buy a Guzzi?

« Last post by johnwesley on Today at 10:16:40 AM »

You could say one Guzzi is almost too many and one more is not quite enough. I bought a used ‘71 Ambassador in ‘77 . The more I rode it, the more I liked it so when I found another I bought it. I’m down to three now after a high of about eight. I keep looking and have to remember that I don’t have the room and time for a Griso….

Surely the goodness you can make room for a little ole Grisso

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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 10:16:03 AM »

One of the worst motorcycle decisions I ever made was to trade a fellow WG forum member my gorgeous blue & silver V11 Bassa for his red V11 Sport Naked.
I absolutely loved the Bassa and I absolutely hated the V11 Sport Naked.
I had to force myself to put 100 miles on the Sport Naked for the year I had it.

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General Discussion / Re: Best looking motorcycle

« Last post by Oca Grassa on Today at 09:51:09 AM »

I pity those who went for a Magni when they become 80+ 

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I thought (perhaps incorrectly) that this thread was about the best looking bike? Most comfortable is an entirely different subject.

I’d agree with huzo & guzzisteve on the Sport 1100i or Daytona as the best looking Guzzis ever built. I’d also say the MGS01 Corse…but as it wasn’t widely available and cost a mint, I don’t know that it should be included.

The Magni…while I do absolutely love it from an aesthetic perspective, is a “tuner” bike and not an OEM Guzzi. Much like a Saleen Mustang or AC Schnitzer BMW.

Best looking bike ever? In my opinion and many others, Ducati 916. I’d add in all of that family; 996,998 & 748. It wasn’t like anything that came before it.





MCN chose it as the greatest motorcycle ever. I don’t know that is, but I certainly think it’s the best looking bike ever.

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General Discussion / Re: Hilarious AI Moto Guzzi Cartoons

« Last post by Vagrant on Today at 09:44:11 AM »

Albert was Right:

"I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction.
The world will have a generation of idiots."

                                          -Albert Einstein

I hate to say it but we are there already. Ask anyone under 30 to make change at a cash register or change a flat tire. It can't be done.

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General Discussion / Re: Urals

« Last post by Dave Swanson on Today at 09:43:43 AM »

I bought a  2012 ural Gear up 5 years ago, around when Dave Swanson got his. I have put about 8K km on it and its been very reliable. Its a carburated model,and I like that simplicity. I re jetted it when I first got it,and have not had to touch the carbs.  I bought mine used, with 7K KM on it. Its my "go to" bike to run errands, go to the store, etc.  Its happy at 55-60 mph cruising speed. The bike is super easy to do maintenance on, and overall  I have been happy with mine, although I have a 98 V 11 EV sidecar rig for highways, where higher speeds are needed.
 Rick

Still love my 2012.  It has been completely reliable.  Those late carb Urals are a sweet spot. 

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General Discussion / Re: Urals

« Last post by Dave Swanson on Today at 09:26:45 AM »

Right - Urals were being produced in the USSR in 1941.

But did the Russians steal the BMW motorcycle factory AFTER WWII as well?


                                                                 -Stretch

No "steal" involved.

In the early days of WW2 Germany and Russia were allies of course.  In August 1939 Germany and Russia signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop non aggression pact.  This pact enabled Russia to acquire German technology which included the BMW R71.  The R71 was then reverse engineered into the M72.  The M72 became the forerunner to what ultimately became Ural.  This production was located in Moscow until the Germans invaded, and was moved east to Irbit Siberia to protect production for the war.  The Irbit plant still operates today.  At this time it is only producing frames and sheetmetal components, currently not many of those.