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Guzzi handling
Clifton:
I think the V85 is a wonderful handling motorcycle with neutral yet fairly light steering due to the widish bars. It also has nice suspension, something my V7II Stone did not. I hope you can take one for a test ride.
I've not ridden the new V7 850 series but everything I've read talks of nice handling, at least on smooth roads.
faffi:
When the 85TT arrived, it won many comparison tests, so I have no doubts that it is a great bike. After 50k km / 32k mi, only the transmission had suffered, plus the cam chain tensioner had broken early on. This video goes into more detail - dubbed in English.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAqObwXCJwA
turboguzzi:
faffi. people race totally stock old tonti frames with almost 100% more power than stock, without issues, the secret is suspension and professional setup.
my sp1000 with YSS on the back and CBR600 cartridges inside the 35mm fork is a wonderful handling device. And im saying this as an ex-racer....
Gliderjohn:
For some years I rode a tricked out Suzuki GS 400 with good SW shocks and fork springs. Not the most comfortable interstate cruiser but was a blast in NW Arkansas between the short wheelbase and the handling.
For it's size I thought the Norge handled quite well. You had to put some effort into it while riding really twisty roads but it went and stayed where one intended. Kind of like the big girl that was light on her feet on the dance floor.
GliderJohn
Tusayan:
The V85TT is a slow steering bike with a very long wheelbase that is acceptable if not highly maneuverable by virtue of having a wide handlebar. It reminds me of a bevel drive Ducati with touring bars, except that the V85TT has longer travel suspension.
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