2002 Moto Guzzi Scura, the good, the bad and the ugly

[PJPR01]

Just one of the few shots I love of my Scura...every angle on these bikes is beautiful!

[Travlr]

Not the Coppa Italia and Nero Corsa ???

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Nope, Scura.  Probably last fall.  First time I had seen one at $7K.  I figured it would go about $6500.
Probably had a couple of bidders who wanted it.

Late model Tonti LeMans are starting to pop.  V11's with Ohlins are next in line.

M

[blackcat]

I like the Scura, but I still think the Nero or Rosso were the best of that series.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I had Rosie (Rosso Corsa) and the Mighty Scura at the same time. Both are *fine* machines, and just exude Guzziness.  When push came to shove, the Scura stayed.

[LowRyter]

I've not ridden the Ohlins models, but for beauty, this is the best of the bunch



But not so much for the transmission mount. 
 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Maybe we can get the Mighty Scura to the Ozarks and you can see what the Ohlins bikes are all about one of these days..

[RANDM]

What are the differences between the Scura and the Rosso/Nero
Chuck ?  : ) still learning.

Maurie.

[LowRyter]

Maybe we can get the Mighty Scura to the Ozarks and you can see what the Ohlins bikes are all about one of these days..

I would do my best to keep up with superior equipment and riders- such as Scrua and Sportster riders. 

I can only hope those skilled riders would pull over at the next highway interchange so a straggler as myself can catch up. 

 

[Scud]

Like Chuck, I've been riding a Scura and a Red LeMans back to back for a while. The LeMans has aftermarket Ohlins on the back, and stock suspension up front. The Rosso and Nero Corsas are the same as the LeMans, except for the full Ohlins treatment (shock, forks, and damper) and the fancy paint.

The 2003 LeMans, Rosso and Nero Corsas differ from the Scura in that the have internal fuel pumps with smooth tank-tops (Scura and other 2002 bikes have external pumps and a tank pad.) The later bikes also have better engine and driveline paint - the 2002's crinkle paint was recalled for the engine, but it still peels off the transmission and final drive.

The Scura has the "exciting" clutch/flywheel that has already been discussed. The Scura is also matte black, which I like and some (ahem LowRyter) believe looks like primer. Scura also has a bunch of carbon fiber to lighten the bike by probably a whole pound and make it faster... And then there is the psychological value-enhancer - the etched limited edition number on the top triple clamp. However, I think the Scura may have been the best-selling of all the V11s.

Here is a "sticky" thread on the V11 site that explains the model year differences with pics of each.

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5691

Objectively, any of the Ohlins-equipped bikes from 2003 and later are the best of the series. Subjectively, the Scura works for me despite (or perhaps because I've worked so to eliminate) her flaws.

[blackcat]

Like Chuck, I've been riding a Scura and a Red LeMans back to back for a while. The LeMans has aftermarket Ohlins on the back, and stock suspension up front. The Rosso and Nero Corsas are the same as the LeMans, except for the full Ohlins treatment (shock, forks, and damper) and the fancy paint.

The 2003 LeMans, Rosso and Nero Corsas differ from the Scura in that the have internal fuel pumps with smooth tank-tops (Scura and other 2002 bikes have external pumps and a tank pad.) The later bikes also have better engine and driveline paint - the 2002's crinkle paint was recalled for the engine, but it still peels off the transmission and final drive.

The Scura has the "exciting" clutch/flywheel that has already been discussed. The Scura is also matte black, which I like and some (ahem LowRyter) believe looks like primer. Scura also has a bunch of carbon fiber to lighten the bike by probably a whole pound and make it faster... And then there is the psychological value-enhancer - the etched limited edition number on the top triple clamp. However, I think the Scura may have been the best-selling of all the V11s.

Here is a "sticky" thread on the V11 site that explains the model year differences with pics of each.

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5691

Objectively, any of the Ohlins-equipped bikes from 2003 and later are the best of the series. Subjectively, the Scura works for me despite (or perhaps because I've worked so to eliminate) her flaws.

Not paint, poorly clear coated decals.

[LowRyter]

Scud. it's better to look good than to run good.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I would do my best to keep up with superior equipment and riders- such as Scrua and Sportster riders. 

I can only hope those skilled riders would pull over at the next highway interchange so a straggler as myself can catch up. 

 

Our cigarette would be down to a nubbin, and our coke almost gone before you got there..
I suppose you've seen that cartoon?

[Chuck in Indiana]

What are the differences between the Scura and the Rosso/Nero
Chuck ?  : ) still learning.

Maurie.

Not much, Maurie. I prefer the fly screen on the Scura. I get helmet buffeting with the Rosso/Nero. I wouldn't kick any of them out of bed for eating crackers..

[Lannis]

Our cigarette would be down to a nubbin, and our coke almost gone before you got there..
I suppose you've seen that cartoon?

No, but now that you've mentioned it, I realize that I've probably actually DONE what the cartoon likely depicts!

Lannis

[RANDM]

Thanks Chuck/Scud. 

Maurie.

[RANDM]

Curious about the FD though - is that the same old B/Drive with the
shaft running out side the Swing Arm??

Maurie.

[LowRyter]

Our cigarette would be down to a nubbin, and our coke almost gone before you got there..
I suppose you've seen that cartoon?

BTDT, had to bum one of Micheal D's Marlboros.

[swooshdave]

I like the Scura, but I still think the Nero or Rosso were the best of that series.

Go Greenie or go home!

[rocker59]

Curious about the FD though - is that the same old B/Drive with the
shaft running out side the Swing Arm??

Maurie.

Sport 1100 / Daytona 1000 ?  Yes.  Sort of.  Modified Tonti bevel box.

V11 Sport / V11 LeMans ?  No.  The bevel box is specific to these models.

[RANDM]

Sport 1100 / Daytona 1000 ?  Yes.  Sort of.  Modified Tonti bevel box.

V11 Sport / V11 LeMans ?  No.  The bevel box is specific to these models.

Thankyou 👍

Maurie.