Author Topic: If Moto Guzzi didn't exist, what would be your main ride today? (Read 13515 times)

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #30 on:** November 19, 2016, 07:12:57 PM »

I rode Yamahas for 20 years before I got my 1st Guzzi 30+ years ago. But I have multiple brand rigs now and like them all. What really keeps me around Guzzis is their riders more than the bike.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #31 on:** November 19, 2016, 07:37:01 PM »

Triumph Trophy. Triumph appears to be producing well performing and very reliable bikes plus the dealer would only be 40 miles away.
GliderJohn

blackbuell · « **Reply #32 on:** November 19, 2016, 07:37:36 PM »

This bike is still under warranty, so it actually has been my main ride lately; will be until the warranty is up. However, though it has been a good sport-tourer, I generally enjoy riding the Norge a bit more.

Tom · « **Reply #33 on:** November 19, 2016, 08:28:30 PM »

My Buell S3 Thunderbolt or a airhead beemer.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** November 19, 2016, 08:28:30 PM »

Hymes Inc. · « **Reply #34 on:** November 19, 2016, 08:34:02 PM »

Royal Enfield C5 Classic

SmithSwede · « **Reply #35 on:** November 19, 2016, 10:30:44 PM »

Triumph Street Triple Rx.

LowRyter · « **Reply #36 on:** November 19, 2016, 10:43:05 PM »

I'd probably stayed with UJB.

I was looking for a cheap touring bike so Bev and I could ride and found a nice California. I was non plussed with Beemers I rode and found nothing I wanted in a Harley for Beemer money. Then I went to a rally and a few lunches and really like the EV, And I saw a Greenie at rally and there it was. I like the people and the bikes.

Otherwise probably a used Vulcan or Boulevard or something. But I was too cheap and found a Guzzi and community of tightwads like me.

rocker59 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 19, 2016, 10:51:38 PM »

Ducati

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #38 on:** November 19, 2016, 11:08:27 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on November 19, 2016, 10:43:05 PM

I'd probably stayed with UJB.

I was looking for a cheap touring bike so Bev and I could ride and found a nice California. I was non plussed with Beemers I rode and found nothing I wanted in a Harley for Beemer money. Then I went to a rally and a few lunches and really like the EV, And I saw a Greenie at rally and there it was. I like the people and the bikes.

Otherwise probably a used Vulcan or Boulevard or something. But I was too cheap and found a Guzzi and community of tightwads like me.

You're not cheap, you're thrifty like me.

Penderic · « **Reply #39 on:** November 19, 2016, 11:48:00 PM »

Maybe a big Tea House Racer!

Or your standard everyday v-twin!

Or a perfectly restored BSA!

DonTom · « **Reply #40 on:** November 20, 2016, 01:48:27 AM »

Quote from: gliderjohn on November 19, 2016, 07:37:01 PM

Triumph Trophy. Triumph appears to be producing well performing and very reliable bikes plus the dealer would only be 40 miles away.
GliderJohn

Right now, I own a 2013 Triumph Trophy SE and four other bikes. I do NOT yet own a Moto Guzzi but I expect to buy a 2016 Stelvio before the end of this year. My favorite bike is the TTSE. Best bike I have ever owned.

I did a test ride on a Stelvio already. It seemed a bit Hareyish to me with the low freq vibrations. But I like my many bikes to feel different than the others. But if I were to only have one bike, it would be the TTSE.

My other four bikes are:

1971 BMW R75/5
1984 Yamaha Venture
2002 Suzuki DR200SE
2016 Kawasaki Versy 650 LT

Here in Reno, Freedom Cycles, where I purchased my TTSE, also sells Moto Guzzi and so my Stelvio will come from the same place as my TTSE.

-Don-

Kev m · « **Reply #41 on:** November 20, 2016, 04:17:35 AM »

Harley, Triumph, and BMW...

Doug McLaren · « **Reply #42 on:** November 20, 2016, 05:43:33 AM »

Ducati 900 Monster. I bought one in 1994 and I've still got it.

Matteo · « **Reply #43 on:** November 20, 2016, 07:22:10 AM »

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950 Multistrada.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #44 on:** November 20, 2016, 07:35:01 AM »

Probably a BMW K bike. I'm good friends with the only dealer in Arkansas and they are on my way to work. Win win.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 20, 2016, 07:46:14 AM »

I'd probably pick up an old Hesketh and run it around.

Triple Jim · « **Reply #46 on:** November 20, 2016, 07:50:02 AM »

Quote from: Penderic on November 19, 2016, 11:48:00 PM

Or your standard everyday v-twin!

It's amazing how much I like the looks of a Harley that doesn't have Harley styling. My favorite is this one:

antmanbee · « **Reply #47 on:** November 20, 2016, 07:52:56 AM »

I used to have one of these and loved it almost as much as my T3. It was a great all around bike.

sdcr · « **Reply #48 on:** November 20, 2016, 10:54:10 AM »

Not sure if it would be my only bike, but it could be my only Italian bike

Aprilia RST 1000 Futura

SED · « **Reply #49 on:** November 20, 2016, 11:27:21 AM »

The Ariel. But an early flying brick is an appealing alternative to the Guzzi.

swooshdave · « **Reply #50 on:** November 20, 2016, 11:37:34 AM »

Quote from: Luap McKeever on November 20, 2016, 07:35:01 AM

Probably a BMW K bike. I'm good friends with the only dealer in Arkansas and they are on my way to work. Win win.

Do you want a nice K75? They aren't terribly expense.

80CX100 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 20, 2016, 12:03:45 PM »

Quote from: Triple Jim on November 20, 2016, 07:50:02 AM

It's amazing how much I like the looks of a Harley that doesn't have Harley styling. My favorite is this one:

I agree with you! If the Buells had more classic lines and styling, I think I would have one in the garage.

I like Kev's logic on the HD XR1200 series, but I find the exhaust treatments just don't work for me,,, and the peanut sized tanks, make no sense at all.

I really like the lines and exhaust treatment on this chrome tanked bike,,, although I probably would like the colors a bit more subdued and classier in a matt black or forest green/wine red with black pipes.

For myself, my DR650 will always have a place in the garage,,, love big singles,,, if I could find a Yamaha SRX I'd own it,,, but they just don't scratch the big road bike itch,,, a big road bike is a much tougher choice for me,,, if the exhaust note wasn't so ordinary, probably a BMW airhead in something like an R90 or R100 s style or a modified HD similar to the one in the picture.

Kelly

MotoG5 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 20, 2016, 12:09:28 PM »

Triumph Tiger or Indian Scout

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #53 on:** November 20, 2016, 12:50:50 PM »

Quote from: swooshdave on November 20, 2016, 11:37:34 AM

Do you want a nice K75? They aren't terribly expense.

No thanks. Guzzi exists now ;-)

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Tom · « **Reply #54 on:** November 20, 2016, 01:49:12 PM »

80CX100 · « **Reply #55 on:** November 20, 2016, 01:59:50 PM »

Quote from: 80CX100 on November 20, 2016, 12:03:45 PM

I agree with you! If the Buells had more classic lines and styling, I think I would have one in the garage.

I like Kev's logic on the HD XR1200 series, but I find the exhaust treatments just don't work for me,,, and the peanut sized tanks, make no sense at all.

I really like the lines and exhaust treatment on this chrome tanked bike,,, although I probably would like the colors a bit more subdued and classier in a matt black or forest green/wine red with black pipes.

For myself, my DR650 will always have a place in the garage,,, love big singles,,, if I could find a Yamaha SRX I'd own it,,, but they just don't scratch the big road bike itch,,, a big road bike is a much tougher choice for me,,, if the exhaust note wasn't so ordinary, probably a BMW airhead in something like an R90 or R100 s style or a modified HD similar to the one in the picture.

Kelly

I don't know how the hell I screwed that up,,,wrong picture,,,lol,,,,

I was talking about the other sweet HD above that,,, my old neck and back wouldn't last 2 minutes on that low barred, stripped for speed demon ;~)

David 54 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 20, 2016, 02:00:57 PM »

As I have just bought one, a BMW RnineT

waxi · « **Reply #57 on:** November 20, 2016, 02:39:55 PM »

For me there are only two bikes in the world: Guzzi and BMW.

Dukedesmo · « **Reply #58 on:** November 20, 2016, 03:02:36 PM »

Another vote for Ducati, in fact (maybe I shouldn't say this here) my main ride is Ducati, two of them in fact.

I really like my Lemans though and will use it more now that I've got it sorted, and I have coveted the Lemans since the '70s.

Here are mine;

Aaron D. · « **Reply #59 on:** November 20, 2016, 03:31:49 PM »

Indian Scout. Great fun.

If I didn't have that I might make one of those Sportster sport bikes, they look cool.

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Author Topic: If Moto Guzzi didn't exist, what would be your main ride today? (Read 13515 times)

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