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Capable - well yes it will haul your arse down the road.Reliable - mine sure was, in fact, I consider them "very reliable"Classic looking - well even the most non motorcyclist among us may recognize this bike, and know that it's unique.but...Capable as compared to other machines, you might find this bike lagging behind (depending on your capability metric)Classic looking is by no means the same as good looking. I think that the vertical "wall" that exists between the cylinders is ugly, the air cleaner scabby, and the bike looks fat in the wrong locations.and perhaps it was just my bike, the the torque jacking on the rear suspension was (to be kind) annoying. and the loud clunk of the gearbox also annoying. but worst of all the constant smell of gas on my shoes !!But again, it's a good, reliable, capable, bike... Just not for me !
Not a "Toaster Tank, but just another data point...I bought this 1983 BMW R80RT "brand new" back in the day, and put >50,000 trouble-free miles on it. One of my more memorable motorcycles that I owned...Just normal maintenance and I replaced tires, battery, and one clutch cable, as I recall, but that was it!
I know many Guzzisti's here will "POOH-POOH" vintage airhead Beemers, but (IMHO), I think these are very classic-looking, reliable, and capable bikes. I like this one...
This is almost heresy . I kinda liked them in the day too , but jeez , that agricultural gearbox :( . Peter
Here’s my ‘71. It’s a great bike. The only problem is that the Guzzi has all the same upsides, looks cooler and stops and accelerates much better. The /5 just sits in the garage looking Teutonic until the snow flies. Then it hauls the groceries like nobody’s business. Thanks for keeping us posted JJ.
and my useless viewpoint....I rode the 74 900 BMW that Petris Rocks has.... Been a while since I rode one... Reliable yes, vibration levels are low and high speed cruising comfortable... ...but...the bike makes you adjust to slower shifting shifting ,high effort controls, awkward foot position and less than inspiring performance . Not that it's bad, but just vintage... I have never ridden a loop frame Guzzi, are they less " strange" than the same vintage BMW? Oh, Petris is selling his bike , it's in good shape....
Has anyone seen Das Boot, the movie? Just rewatched it a couple nights ago, great one, and something about the submarine aesthetics reminds me of the BMW twin!