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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #240 on: November 11, 2017, 03:15:37 PM »
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #241 on: November 11, 2017, 03:29:15 PM »
:1: :thumb: Gotta have the bags!
I would love to see one in Guzzi red with satin black frame and silver anodised wheels.
Could stand side by side with a Multistrada without looking like it was trying to copy, but the subliminal suggestion is that it's from the same family and a viable alternative.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #242 on: November 11, 2017, 04:14:15 PM »
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #243 on: November 11, 2017, 04:19:44 PM »
Hey......anyone want to do a Photoshop cafe job on this bike???  Keep the red frame.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #244 on: November 11, 2017, 04:59:26 PM »
I like the red frame but I would also like to see the V85 photoshopped in the colors described above by Huzo.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #245 on: November 11, 2017, 05:20:05 PM »
Great idea guys!  If there is one thing we don't see enough of on the internet, it is Photoshopped bikes that don't exist!
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #246 on: November 11, 2017, 05:27:12 PM »
The bike looks nice and all, but it seems a lot like the GS from the pre-Paralever days, some thirty years ago. The parallelogram rear suspension was designed specifically for the GS to remedy shaft-effect which adversely put weight on the front wheel during acceleration, rather than the opposite, which is especially critical  in a dirt environment.

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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #247 on: November 11, 2017, 05:52:42 PM »
I really think that white with the red frame and accents looks great. Adding the Trax boxes really drives home that Guzzi is offering what I have heard many ask for, a slightly smaller Stelvio. If this thing has the power between the small block and the CARC bikes (like they are saying), and carries less than 500 lbs fully kitted out, looks like this could be a winner.

And I like the dirt bike fender as opposed to a regular fender with a beak coming out from a mini fairing. And I'm not a beak hater either. I really like the looks of that white.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #248 on: November 11, 2017, 07:01:51 PM »
A few years ago I dreamed of a bike similar to this.

I don't know my exact situation for the next few years, but if this comes out close to the way it was presented (Ohlins are back eh Guzzi?!) then maybe I'll be a buyer.

I'd like to be. :)

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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #249 on: November 11, 2017, 07:41:16 PM »
Great idea guys!  If there is one thing we don't see enough of on the internet, it is Photoshopped bikes that don't exist!
If enough people want them, maybe Guzzi will listen..

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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #250 on: November 12, 2017, 12:01:19 AM »
White Edition  :grin:



That looks great. I would be happy with 70-75hp.  Cruise control would be nice.

I would like an rev limiter of at least 7,800.  My one complaint on my V7iii is the low rev limiter and need to shift sooner.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #251 on: November 12, 2017, 01:15:43 PM »
 I think the Roamer would have been good name for the V85. Maybe they can change names and really confuse people.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #252 on: November 14, 2017, 12:04:58 PM »
The V85 is a great idea methinks. I can see the engine being used in v7, v9 frames and in various guises in the prototype frame. Here's one photoshop rendering that has got a lot of positive comments on facebook.





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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #253 on: November 14, 2017, 12:28:08 PM »
The V85 is a great idea methinks. I can see the engine being used in v7, v9 frames and in various guises in the prototype frame. Here's one photoshop rendering that has got a lot of positive comments on facebook.





.............. like a griso wiht a trellis frame.

ya, saw this too..

it is like a mini Monster of Guzzi  :thumb:
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #254 on: November 14, 2017, 12:29:02 PM »
The V85 is a great idea methinks. I can see the engine being used in v7, v9 frames and in various guises in the prototype frame. Here's one photoshop rendering that has got a lot of positive comments on facebook.





.............. like a griso wiht a trellis frame.

I like it.

I wonder why the person who did this photoshop mirror imaged it and put the final drive on the other side?
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #255 on: November 14, 2017, 12:31:16 PM »
I like it.

I wonder why the person who did this photoshop mirror imaged it and put the final drive on the other side?

Good eye there mate! I only  saw the lines of the body work. Hahaha!


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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #256 on: November 14, 2017, 01:22:35 PM »
I'll probably never buy a new Guzzi, but if I win the lottery I'll put my name down for one of these  :thumb:
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #257 on: November 14, 2017, 02:55:29 PM »




Well at least the passenger has foot pegs!

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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #258 on: November 14, 2017, 05:49:34 PM »
The V85 is a great idea methinks. I can see the engine being used in v7, v9 frames and in various guises in the prototype frame. Here's one photoshop rendering that has got a lot of positive comments on facebook.





.............. like a griso wiht a trellis frame.


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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #259 on: November 14, 2017, 05:56:34 PM »
As long as you're at it, Guzzi, build and market a similar bike with an 8v big block.  Surely, you can make the 1151cc engine Euro4 compliant.  Or just take the big leap and build it around the 1400cc big block.  I get it, Guzzi ........ you've gone small block crazy.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #260 on: November 14, 2017, 08:42:13 PM »
I find it interesting to see indications that Piaggio/Guzzi is following Ducati's engine development lead, about 30 years later...  By that I mean developing the cheap 'small block' engine of the line to produce more power, while downplaying the future of more expensive to produce 'big block' design.  Ducati did the same thing with their belt drive engine that had started out as a cheap, low power 500 cc engine and eventually ended up winning Superbike races in much developed form.

I think the V85 desperately needs torque reactive rear suspension but I think if it had it, and could also be built to sell at 'small block' pricing, lower than the Stelvio, it would sell.  The same is true for possible derivatives using the uprated small block engine to reduce the price, making the bikes more accessible - like Ducati did in the 90s with the Monster etc.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #261 on: November 15, 2017, 12:05:45 AM »
I really liked the yellow one I've seen the pictures of. Put on some good road tires (I don't get off the path) it it looks great to me. Wonder the seat height?
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #262 on: November 15, 2017, 06:18:27 AM »
White Edition  :grin:



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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #263 on: November 15, 2017, 07:33:45 AM »
White Edition  :grin:


Interesting that this view shows black valve covers, while the other view i posted previously shows Red valve covers. I wonder how much of this is simply photoshopped



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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #264 on: November 15, 2017, 10:05:55 PM »
The V85 is a great idea methinks. I can see the engine being used in v7, v9 frames and in various guises in the prototype frame. Here's one photoshop rendering that has got a lot of positive comments on facebook.





.............. like a griso wiht a trellis frame.
Is it possible to do satin black frame, no bash plate and un painted engine with polished rocker covers ?
Seems that Guzzi are also trying to design "feature" out of the image and accentuate bland mono tone.
But that's getting mighty close. I've yet to see an image like what I just asked about (obviously), but I've the feeling that it would be all I'd need to buy one today.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #265 on: November 15, 2017, 10:10:12 PM »
Great idea guys!  If there is one thing we don't see enough of on the internet, it is Photoshopped bikes that don't exist!
If you owned Guzzi, and you knew every man and his dog wanted a given colour, wouldn't you oblige them ?
These people are screaming out to Guzzi what they are prepared to take from the showroom floor ! We know they bloody well don't exist, but why not !
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If they existed... there'd be no need to photo shop them, you could go out in your shed and jump on the one you just bought !
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #266 on: November 16, 2017, 05:27:08 AM »
I hate this “everyone’s a bike designer” photoshop junk. Pretty soon it becomes obscured and we ask “would the real bike please stand up?”  Colors??  Who cares as it sounds like a bunch of girls shopping for undies. I hate having to hunt down the real concept through all the wannabe crap that’s being thrown around.  :undecided:
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #267 on: November 16, 2017, 05:36:51 AM »
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I would make them in Baby Shit Brown

They did that with the Norge in 08, I think.
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #268 on: November 16, 2017, 07:12:52 AM »
I hate this �everyone�s a bike designer� photoshop junk. Pretty soon it becomes obscured and we ask �would the real bike please stand up?�  Colors??  Who cares as it sounds like a bunch of girls shopping for undies. I hate having to hunt down the real concept through all the wannabe crap that�s being thrown around.  :undecided:
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Re: V85 TT Merged Threadfest
« Reply #269 on: November 16, 2017, 10:00:27 AM »
or they could do what they did with the V7 and offer accessories to change the look for replacement parts.  Even easier.
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