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Title: 2018 lineup
Post by: kenvil1 on November 08, 2017, 09:07:34 AM
Here's a link to Total Motorcycle's 2018 Moto Guzzi motorcycle guide.

https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2018/Moto-Guzzi-models
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: PJPR01 on November 08, 2017, 10:20:28 AM
Nice!

Those pics of the V85 are really good!

I'm thinking one of those will end up in the garage when it comes out!
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Sheepdog on November 08, 2017, 10:33:12 AM
Lots of variations of the V7III...sales must have been good on small blocks.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: kidsmoke on November 08, 2017, 10:50:37 AM
how can they list the V85 for this seasons showrooms when they can't even show the motor at a trade show as yet?
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: TimmyTheHog on November 08, 2017, 10:59:29 AM
how can they list the V85 for this seasons showrooms when they can't even show the motor at a trade show as yet?

I am curious about the same thing...

I hope they really not being overly ambitious with the engine so they can chase sale...

either that or they were hiding it...????
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Rhodan on November 08, 2017, 11:16:54 AM
Truthfully, I'd be fine with a smaller Stelvio-like bike with the existing V9 engine.  I'd certainly take it for a ride and consider it for purchase.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: kingoffleece on November 08, 2017, 02:53:51 PM
Agreed 100%.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: ITSec on November 08, 2017, 02:59:31 PM
What I noticed is that the Griso is shown as a 2018 model (USA) - are they just using up some left-over CARC components with a new label, in a market where the old engine still meets the regs? Inquiring minds want to know...
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: rocker59 on November 08, 2017, 03:04:54 PM
What I noticed is that the Griso is shown as a 2018 model (USA) - are they just using up some left-over CARC components with a new label, in a market where the old engine still meets the regs? Inquiring minds want to know...

Yes
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: bobrebos on November 08, 2017, 03:18:11 PM
V85 looks good and all the small blocks look good also.  Nice. 
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: kirkemon on November 08, 2017, 03:22:55 PM
 :drool:I'm liking that  V7 III Milano !
Curious what the color really looks like, and if there's any little mods from existing models other than cometic.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on November 08, 2017, 04:43:38 PM
how can they list the V85 for this seasons showrooms when they can't even show the motor at a trade show as yet?

I called my dealer and asked if I can get on a waitlist...  They had someone from sales call me back who claimed that the Piaggio reps told him that it wouldnt be on US showroom floors until 2021... for the 100th anniversary.   
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on November 08, 2017, 04:44:39 PM
Lots of variations of the V7III...sales must have been good on small blocks.

I thought that was odd... six variants seems a bit much, and the stone, special, & racer look unchanged from 2017?
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: TimmyTheHog on November 08, 2017, 04:48:23 PM
I called my dealer and asked if I can get on a waitlist...  They had someone from sales call me back who claimed that the Piaggio reps told him that it wouldnt be on US showroom floors until 2021... for the 100th anniversary.

If this is true, I might as well look somewhere else if I want to get into enduro touring type... :thewife:

So sad, I really like how Guzzi's design line with its old and new... :undecided: :embarrassed:
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Tom on November 08, 2017, 04:57:18 PM
I'm looking at chrome 2013 V7 Racers.  None of the line up has my interest.  Maybe the red Eldo but not at the full bore retail price.  :shocked:
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: kingoffleece on November 08, 2017, 05:00:00 PM
Wait a while.  You'll find one at a lesser cost I'm sure.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: slopokes on November 08, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
I'm in for the v85--I'll take both of 'em
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Bonaventure on November 08, 2017, 09:47:23 PM
Nothing of interest for me, glad I got a CARC when I did. 

V85 looks like they're going after Honda's Africa Twin . . .
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: DaSwami on November 09, 2017, 04:57:04 AM
OK, I admit that green Roamer is pretty hot, and really digging the overall look with the screen and all.  Time to look at these again...2018 might be bad for my wallet!
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: kidneb on November 09, 2017, 06:41:05 AM
Good to see they tossed that fugly and out of style side-cover arrangement of the 2017 V7
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: yackee on November 09, 2017, 06:56:41 AM
Is the v85 engine a small block/heron head type?
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: JohninVT on November 09, 2017, 07:25:16 AM
Is the v85 engine a small block/heron head type?

No.  It has a new, 5 valve head(ala' Yamaha Genesis)
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Joe A. on November 09, 2017, 08:00:46 AM
Liquid cooled 1400's?
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Kev m on November 09, 2017, 08:40:17 AM
Is the v85 engine a small block/heron head type?

The smallblock moved from a Heron Head to a Hemi Head for 2017 (V7 and all V9 models from introduction on). And FWIW the smallblocks seemed to make a nice little jump in power at that point.

Pete noted when he first examined one that it looked like they might be setting up for a future dual-plug / 4V head.

So the speculation is the V85 will be just that (4V or possibly 5V head) to maximize what can be done for performance while still making emissions on an air-cooled lump.

Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: DaSwami on November 24, 2017, 08:04:22 AM
Any word on MSRPs for the new bikes?   Gotta start budgeting!   :grin:
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: LowRyter on November 24, 2017, 09:25:11 AM
I doubt that the 85 has a 5 valve head. 

And if that bike won't be out until 2021 (and I doubt that too), I can't see anything in the foreseeable future that would draw me into a showroom.  My interest would more a sport/sport tourer- a new Lemans.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: rdbandkab on November 24, 2017, 10:58:58 AM
I wonder why they don't have a variation of the Norge 1200 in the form of a naked standard...  Think of it as an updated Breva 1200.  Get a Norge and take off all the excess plastics.  Show me the engine with a small chin spoiler on it (if that!).
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: giusto on November 24, 2017, 11:01:34 AM
Any word on MSRPs for the new bikes?   Gotta start budgeting!   :grin:


I stopped in one of our Michigan dealers and put myself on a waiting list for the V85 (no info at all...sales guy had no idea what I was talking about)....the sales dept had hundreds of bikes in the show room...hundreds of quads and snow machines...I asked about MG and we had to walk out back to a stock building to see the 3 bikes they did have...a Stornello, California 1400 and a V7 Classic.

Anyone know of a dealer that promotes the bikes in the Midwest?

Thanks for the post :)

Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Kiwi Dave on November 24, 2017, 02:03:28 PM
Good to see they tossed that fugly and out of style side-cover arrangement of the 2017 V7

Yeah, now similar to the V9.  Looks homemade, I prefer the "out of style" side-cover arrangement of the 2017 V7.  A matter of taste, but the side covers put me off buying a V9.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: JeffOlson on November 24, 2017, 02:21:58 PM
Cool!

Don't the V7 bikes account for at least 50% of Moto Guzzi's sales? (I am not sure if that is by units or by revenue.) If so, they are wise to focus on that line.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: jlburgess on November 24, 2017, 05:49:22 PM
What I noticed is that the Griso is shown as a 2018 model (USA) - are they just using up some left-over CARC components with a new label, in a market where the old engine still meets the regs? Inquiring minds want to know...

The existing Griso model isn't Euro 4 compliant hence it can be sold in the US but not in Europe.  It's in the works...
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Yeahoo Whoyah on November 25, 2017, 01:35:42 AM
I like the V7 Carbon with limited production numbered to 1921.  I like it when they use that marketing strategy.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: gentlemanjim on November 25, 2017, 11:53:45 PM
I love them all some more than others, but its more like H-D with 85 models with such subtle and indistinguishable differences and put a name to it and call it a new model.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Shorty on November 26, 2017, 12:15:54 AM
ZZZZZZZZ
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Rosso Woody on November 28, 2017, 11:39:15 AM

I stopped in one of our Michigan dealers and put myself on a waiting list for the V85 (no info at all...sales guy had no idea what I was talking about)....the sales dept had hundreds of bikes in the show room...hundreds of quads and snow machines...I asked about MG and we had to walk out back to a stock building to see the 3 bikes they did have...a Stornello, California 1400 and a V7 Classic.

Anyone know of a dealer that promotes the bikes in the Midwest?

Thanks for the post :)
My dealer is an avid Moto Guzzi rider and only sells Guzzi.....nothing else.

Cadre Cycle in Cincinnati ...owned and operated by Enzo Miller. True Guzzi Guy and worth the effort to buy a bike!
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Bonaventure on November 28, 2017, 04:51:02 PM
My dealer is an avid Moto Guzzi rider and only sells Guzzi.....nothing else.

Cadre Cycle in Cincinnati ...owned and operated by Enzo Miller. True Guzzi Guy and worth the effort to buy a bike!

That guy has some good year end closeout prices on bikes !!
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: antmanbee on November 28, 2017, 06:27:22 PM
Cadre even has a Guzzi billboard on Fields-Ertel road just north of 275.

I've never seen that before.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Loplop on December 02, 2017, 08:42:43 PM
I just bought my first Guzzi from Enzo @ Cadre...  first class experience, super guy, I’d recommend them to anyone!!

I like the slim metal mudguards on the ‘18’s (previously on the Stornello and Anniversario).  I may fit a set to my Special. I think they look more elegant, and clean up/lighten (visually) the rear.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: stevet on December 02, 2017, 10:00:34 PM
This V85, looking at the wheels, I'm guessing inner tubes, or is that rim still tubeless?  Hopefully tubeless.

And, where are the spark plugs hidden?  Would that be a large cover over the plugs, completely covering the valve cover as well?

I'm liking this bike.  This could be what I'd hoped my old 650 VStrom would have been.  Slightly more engine but under 1000cc, and no chain drive.

Steve.

(https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-Moto-Guzzi-V85d-1024x839.jpg)
(image from totalmotorcycle.com)
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: zebraranger on December 02, 2017, 10:34:54 PM
This V85, looking at the wheels, I'm guessing inner tubes, or is that rim still tubeless?  Hopefully tubeless.

Steve.

(https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-Moto-Guzzi-V85d-1024x839.jpg)
(image from totalmotorcycle.com)

Looks like the Alpina tubeless spoke wheels that's on the current Griso model. For comparison, here's a close up of the front wheel on my 16 Griso.
(https://s20.postimg.org/qtrzzy47x/20171102_174142enhanced.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: cruzziguzzi on December 12, 2017, 10:54:04 AM
That XN85's a cutie.

Are they actually going to sell that in the U.S.?

(https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-Moto-Guzzi-V85c-1024x885.jpg)


Todd.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on December 12, 2017, 10:58:57 AM
That XN85's a cutie.

Are they actually going to sell that in the U.S.?

(https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-Moto-Guzzi-V85c-1024x885.jpg)


Todd.

The XN85 was already sold here - in 1983!  :wink: :evil:

(http://raresportbikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/XN85_1-600x399.jpg)
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: cruzziguzzi on December 12, 2017, 11:06:58 AM
The XN85 was already sold here - in 1983!  :wink: :evil:

(http://raresportbikesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/XN85_1-600x399.jpg)

HA!

Being totally queer for that period Suzuki - I can't believe that I missed that. :bow:

Todd.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Muzz on December 12, 2017, 06:27:44 PM
The Milano spins my wheels. Pity I don't have a rich rellie ready tom pop his clogs.

The V85 concept sounds interesting. Will be interested if it ever sees the light of day.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: darkstar1269 on December 13, 2017, 02:02:10 PM
I'm looking at chrome 2013 V7 Racers.  None of the line up has my interest.  Maybe the red Eldo but not at the full bore retail price.  :shocked:

There is a new (2016 model) red Eldo for sale in Vegas for $11K

https://www.eurocyclelasvegas.com/inventory/2016-moto-guzzi-eldorado-las-vegas-nv-89118-2133836i
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Tom on December 13, 2017, 03:55:34 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: kenvil1 on December 13, 2017, 04:24:49 PM
There is a new (2016 model) red Eldo for sale in Vegas for $11K

Holy cripes! That’s 1/3 off the regular price. It really does pay to hold off making a purchase sometimes.

I wonder if Tom owns it yet?!
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Tom on December 13, 2017, 04:32:41 PM
I'm looking for a 2013 chrome V7 Racer but I like the red Eldo.   :shocked:
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Arizona Wayne on December 13, 2017, 05:43:40 PM
Cool!

Don't the V7 bikes account for at least 50% of Moto Guzzi's sales? (I am not sure if that is by units or by revenue.) If so, they are wise to focus on that line.


Probably because older guys like me need lighter bikes now than in their past.  :smiley:
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: nobleswood on December 13, 2017, 08:35:19 PM

I stopped in one of our Michigan dealers and put myself on a waiting list for the V85 (no info at all...sales guy had no idea what I was talking about)....the sales dept had hundreds of bikes in the show room...hundreds of quads and snow machines...I asked about MG and we had to walk out back to a stock building to see the 3 bikes they did have...a Stornello, California 1400 and a V7 Classic.

Anyone know of a dealer that promotes the bikes in the Midwest?

Thanks for the post :)

The guys at Cleveland Moto know their Guzzi’s
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: Guzzi Gal on December 13, 2017, 10:35:09 PM
I just bought my first Guzzi from Enzo @ Cadre...  first class experience, super guy, I'd recommend them to anyone!!

I like the slim metal mudguards on the 18's (previously on the Stornello and Anniversario).  I may fit a set to my Special. I think they look more elegant, and clean up/lighten (visually) the rear.

Congrats on your new Special. :gotpics:  Welcome to WG!!!
Title: Re: 2018 lineup
Post by: DaSwami on December 14, 2017, 09:59:44 AM
So when is Guzzi gonna put the 2018's on their website?   It seems every other manufacturer has their 2018 lineup long since added to their respective websites.