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whats the deal with the long swingarm but no reactive rod?If there are 115 bhp getting anywhere near the rear wheel there's gonna be some torque reaction for suream I missing something?
I sincerly hope I have to eat these words, but, there is no way an E5 bike sounds that good stock.
with the cylinder heads turned 90deg. I speculate a single injection unit mebe with 2 injectors or not? possible ram air type air induction as well, big tech improvement! my guess as to claimed HP was spot on @115.this is definitely a 120-130HP. class motor detuned for the green police, plenty of meat on the bone will be left for the real tuners!
In recent years H-D was able to increase the sound level from the exhaust because they made the motor so quiet...
Any guesses on pricing?
I suppose that's the end of using regular auto oil Let the oil threads begin anew!
Sorry if this has already been posted:https://www.motorcycledaily.com/2021/11/moto-guzzi-presents-v100-mandello-production-model-with-specifications/
centre stand schmenter standwhats the deal with the long swingarm but no reactive rod?If there are 115 bhp getting anywhere near the rear wheel there's gonna be some torque reaction for suream I missing something?
17.5L / 4.6gal fuel tank is a bit of a disappointment. Would have loved to see 5.5gal to 6.5gal.
I think the engine was tuned to run in 115HP/9k rpm range considering Guzzi riders. More power = peakier motor, not exactly in the Guzzi market.Like they say, absolute power is one thing, power band is everything.
Like they say, absolute power is one thing, power band is everything.
Yes, but BMW's R1250RS makes more torque from just above idle (3,000rpm) than the Guzzi does at maximum (..this rising to 143 Nm / 105 lb-ft @ 6,250rpm). Absolute power is higher too: 136hp @ only 7,750rpm. Unless it's substantially lighter the Guzzi is likely to trail the BMW in the inevitable comparison tests, and because these bikes are pitched at the very same customers, any 'newbies' to the marque could be hard won.
It will also come down to riding impressions and appearance. Some may buy a bike based on the fact sheet but a more powerful engine doesn't always carry the day in a comparison. I find the R1250RS unattractive with too much of an insectoid look. The proof will be in the riding - it WILL be an interesting head to head test.