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When all we old Guzzi fans will die , nobody would care about these old machines....
The truth is :Young kids who likes fast sport bikes are not interested in sport guzzis because they like a different kind of " fast bikes "Old-er guys that likes sport guzzis and are interested in sport guzzis ... cannot ride them because the riding position hurts their wrist , back , butt ...etc The circle of potential buyer of sport guzzis is small... and guzzi guys are also , cheap ....LOL There could be out there someone that can still ride sport guzzis and really love them and will probably pay the full asking price .... I have been there , i liked / wanted a motorcycle so bad that i paid more than others would have . I did not care much , i was happy to have the bike i was obsessed with .Nothing wrong with that .....This motorcycle will find a buyer .... it is just a matter of time . One thing it is for sure : Guzzisti buy the guzzi for passion , not because they are a good investment ( unless we are talking about V7 sport , or Le mans first series , or antique horizontal cylinder bike ) Ciao .
Between the V 11 sport, and the 1100 sport , which bike does the group feel will go up in value more in the future? I suspect the V 11 sport will, just due to the fact that its more "rideable" . As far as looks, I prefer the classic lines of the 1100 sport, but the V 11 sport is a close second in the looks dept. Rick.
And yes, you can buy these bikes for $4.5k or even less, but you better plan on spending another $1K, $2k, or even more to get them updated or repaired of whatever issues they may have. So then the question becomes on how much did you then pay in reality for this $4.5k bike? In my world, money that I know ahead of time which I need to spend on any vehicle that I buy is going to get included in the purchase cost, and then there is an additional amount to cover unknowns, which always happen. So when I look at any of my bikes that cost me lets say $4.5k, and I had to pay an additional $2k to get them up to perfect condition, then was the purchase cost still only $4.5K???? I think not. You would tell stories to people making them believe that a bike that you paid additional $$$ for to get it in pristine condition was purchased for only $4.5k!Andy
Being in moderately good shape at 61, 150 miles is my maximum for the Sport, which suits me fine for a Sunday ride. Saying that, the Ducati is much much more comfortable.
How else does your Ducati compare to the Guzzi? I've got a Carb Sport 1100 and am curious how the two compare in regards to power and handling and overall character. I've always loved the look of the 92-98 ducati sports.
I am very glad I had my Sport and sold it on without too much regret. My needs and wants had evolved. I sometimes wish I had also had a V11S, and a Ducati 900SS of the '90s.I am with Lannis on the market question, and I'm also struck by how people view the market for, well, just about anything.
I'm following your posts with interest and appreciate your experience with these bikes, but expecting people to add any money that they spend in future on a bike they've bought, IN ADDITION TO the purchase cost, and call that the "purchase cost of the bike", isn't reasonable.I've seen very nice Sports sell for about $4K, some less. Very rideable and nothing that needs to be done to them. To say that that's not a valid price for comparison because to bring it to absolutely mint, as-new condition would cost another $3K, so the price is "really" $7K ....... well, that's not going to really fly, I don't think. At least not in normal-people language .... Lannis
Hi Lannis,... but I stick with my statements that I for one would pay a premium price for a bike having some nice upgrades like a Mistral exhaust, aftermarket cross-over, new brakes, rotors, tires, and lets say around 10k miles on the engine, perfect paint, no issues what so ever ...Andy
3 separate kids ( 20-somethings ) all stopped and asked about the Guzzi. Nobody gave a second glance to the latest Japanese track weapon.
Out of all the motorcycles I've had the 900cc 2 valve air cooled Ducati motor is what I'd consider perfect for street riding followed by the Guzzi 2 valve 1100cc motor.
What you say all makes sense. But the above is the sticking point for me, usually.How do I KNOW that the bike for which I'm considering paying a premium price "has no issues whatever"? I'd have to be smarter than I am now to know if the famous "Previous Owner" has done things right. Sure, if it's from someone I know and trust, that's one thing. But otherwise, it's almost better to buy a bike that looks like it might be OK at a much lower price, and then make it so you KNOW it's right, either under your hands or someone who you know knows what they're doing .... In other words, the choice might not be between the $3,500 bike that needs $2,500 worth of work and the $6,000 bike that doesn't need any work .... the choice might be between the $3,500 bike that needs $2,500 worth of work, and the $6,000 bike that needs $2,500 worth of work that you didn't spot ... !!At least that's the way I figure it ...Lannis
I've mentioned before when doing one of my barn find projects.. the cheapest bike you can find is probably the most expensive. That's ok. I *like* doing projects. <shrug>