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I would jump for joy if they resurrected Ippogrifo !!!
Because motorcycles should look like MOTOR CYCLES and not transformers.WAY too many modern bikes, from Ducs to YamaHonDuKAwaSukis look like insectoids or modern art experiments. Gone are the flowing lines and eye pleasing proportions. Replaced and inorganic irregular crystalline shapes.I'm sure it's POSSIBLE to have an organic shape with a single rate rear shock and USD forks and mags, it's just rarely seen.I wouldn't object to those things, if the overall shape still hearkened to a MOTOR CYCLE.
I did it because I find your whole attitude and views offensive and narrow minded. The heinous stench of your view permeates this board with your self-important holier-than-thou backwards attitude that would have Guzzi only building 2 valve pushrod twin shocked naked motorcycles.As I Said, go and hide yourself.
I disagree,Go to your local showroom and inspect the Panigale. It is a passionate and intelligent design which pushed the bar higher. I appreciate a naked bike but if im getting a V7 it will be the real thing instead of some lazy capitalization on a generation who can now afford what they used to drool after as kids.
I'm sorry Kev, this IS a real motorcycle. It's gets my blood going and that's possibly because I'm halfway through a bottle of Amarone
Don't get spun up on the Nevada thing. If sightings are even credible, it might be camouflage. I would expect a similar look to the V7. Same 5.8 tank, new 6 speed tranny. The V7 is their BEST selling machine.
I would expect an 850 bump to the v7 line. It's their best seller but therecare many wanting that bike with a bit more....... Balls..... A new 850 LeMans would make my decade...
Its reached the end of its potential development
No particular argument here, however those modifications may be impossible due to emissions concerns.
Wouldn't a properly designed 4 valve head do better emissions-wise than a Heron or hemi head?
O,Thanks for your comment. Both bikes are waiting in the garage for my last vacation day tomorrow, Friday. Which bike gets rolled out? It will be the V7R. And why is that? Sheer beauty and character and the fact that Little Goose, the V7R, loves to be flogged to the limit. She demands specific attention, technique and care to give her best ride. We ALWAYS have fun. Time for a new rear tire though, number three. I cleaned her up a few weeks back. Need to add the big top bag and side bags and prep for motorcycle camping as October progresses. The STRX is a screaming bitch of a bike. Sharp as a razor. Damn fun. Character is in the sound and brutal acceleration and handling. Mary Anne demands I am also sharp and focused, all the time. The Guzzi is much more relaxing. If I could change one thing on the Guzzi: better and stronger brakes.
Not really. The Heron heads are so 50ish. Mike has proved what 4V heads can do on a 750. The Aero engines' Hemi head is an absolute hoot. Put either setup on an 850, and you have an easy 60 horsepower..