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Yamaha could take their SR400 single , bump it back up to 500cc and use it as the basis for a light weight, simple, adv. bike and sell the extras like saddlebags as accessories that you could add anytime. It would introduce riders to that segment for a a lot less money.
I don't get Guzzi's as ADV and or dual purpose bikes. The exposed sump hanging below the frame is just begging for a rock to be thrust through it.
For the last 15 years, the Suzuki DRZ400S has been around and doing a better job than a souped-up SR400/500 or a trailed-up small block V50 ;)
So why own a Guzzi then, when there are lots of Japanese bikes that do a better job? ;)
The same could be said for BMW Airheads, yet that's where all this ADV stuff started really. A well designed bash plate is really all that's needed.
This general idea has been tossed around quite a bit. On the Guzzi side, if you are going to consider a 500 cc engine you may as well go with the 750cc one since the weight will be very similar and the market will want as much horsepower as possible. Even the current 40RWHP V7 would be tough to market because the specs of the competition offer double that. In answer to your basic question, a lighter twin cylinder adventure bike is very attractive to me and other older riders so I think it would sell. I'd want more power and better suspension than what Guzzi has now, both are doable. Heck, slap the Aero heads on the small block and we are almost there.Peter Y.
The OP asked if a Trailed Sr400 or V50 would sell.Vey wide question with a very wide answer ;D
Kawasaki and Suzuki have make what you are talking about for more than two decades. The KLR and DR. Both simple, relatively light weight, proven motors, inexpensive, tons of aftermarket goodies, huge dealer network etc...I don't get Guzzi's as ADV and or dual purpose bikes. The exposed sump hanging below the frame is just begging for a rock to be thrust through it.
I have a full size Stelvio and it's a great touring bike. I'd buy a baby Stelvio that was lighter, smaller and based on the V7II small block. I've gone from looking at the KLR and DR to the Tiger 800xc back to the KLR and so on. I'm intrigued by the V7II Scrambler. It might just fit my need for a light trail/fire road bike. I didn't seriously consider the V7 until I saw that it weighs less than the KLR and also has more hp and torque than the KLR. A sump guard will fix the exposed sump and the shaft drive and v-twin are both winners for me over the KLR and DR single engine and chain drive.http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2015/2015-Moto-Guzzi-V7II-Scrambler-Kit.htm
I'd say no. two examples why. Nevada and Breva 750.
Hey Lauri - que pasa, vato?What about a Suzuki TU250? Very cool bike. The first year red ones were beautiful. I don't know from dual sport bikes today. Seems like anything with enough suspension might be a tad tall for her.
I would love to get a Honda 125RR, but not sold in USA and there are no entry level ADV type bikes. Makes no sense to take Ninja into gravel roads.