V7-II hits Oz.

[Kev m]

I might be wrong.  However, in my recollection, everything after, and possible including the Breva 11/Griso 1100 has come to the US within 6-9 months of showing up in other nations. 

The new v7II, will be in our dealers by mid summer based on the last ten years of operations.  

Old concepts do die hard, but am I wrong?  Have we not got the Sport 1200 2v, Norge, Stelvio, Cal, v7s and Griso within 6 months of the rest of the world?

I don't remember exactly how long after the rest of the world we got the V7 Stone, but it was long enough that it was a 2012 overseas, and a 2013 in the US (arriving in Nov/Dec).

[rocker59]

Yes.  Piaggio has done a good job of getting bikes to the USA sooner than was happening previously.

They getting next year's models here in the 3rd quarter.  Previously, USA was getting new models in the first quarter.

Current Example:  World gets new 2015 V7 II in February 2015.  USA set to get the V7 II as a 2016 model in August or September 2015.  Six months after other countries, but a model year later.

Previous Example:  1996 model Sport 1100 shows up in USA January 1996.  Or, 2000 model Jackal shows up in March 2000.

So, USA is getting bikes six months sooner than the pre-Piaggio days, but still six months after the world.

To some the cup is half empty.  To those who have been around awhile, the cup is full to running over...

[mikebr]

How the hell do I know? My guess though is that they like to test the bikes in a less lawyer-happy market prior to sticking them on the floor in the US where the 'Snivelling Whinger' quotient seems to be a lot higher than most places.

It always seems to be the way though. Europe first, then us, then you. I'm not a marketer, I'm a mechanic. I have no idea how these people's minds work!

Pete

That's funny  ;D

[Adk.IBO]

I too look forward to your assessment of the V7II as it's on my radar along with the Ducati Scrambler for my next ride. The V7II makes more sense- luggage options, ease of maintenance. The Scrambler- looks to be fun!, closer dealer. Need a significantly large winning lottery ticket... Rarely do I buy one though... Hoping both will be in Montreal at the show at the end of February amongst others of course.

Stay safe, John

[Kev m]

ADK - I would think that HB would come out with C-Bow adaptors for the Scrambler no?

[Adk.IBO]

Maybe so. Another option, if they clear the exhaust header would be tank panniers from Aerostitch.

[Kev m]

ADK - I would think that HB would come out with C-Bow adaptors for the Scrambler no?

I checked, nothing available yet, but they probably haven't been able to get their hands on one to fabricate the mounts yet.