Author Topic: If you could have only one Guzzi? (Read 10936 times)

Tom · « **Reply #30 on:** August 06, 2019, 12:57:23 PM »

I would narrow the choice to either one of the Daytonas or one of the 1000S's. That's the best I can do.

Lannis · « **Reply #31 on:** August 06, 2019, 01:32:01 PM »

I'd say "Who made this damn rule?" and then I'd go out and buy two Guzzis and dare them to do something about it!

mtiberio · « **Reply #32 on:** August 06, 2019, 02:11:08 PM »

My Eldorado Automatic

Tom · « **Reply #33 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:25:54 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on August 06, 2019, 01:32:01 PM

I'd say "Who made this damn rule?" and then I'd go out and buy two Guzzis and dare them to do something about it!

willowstreetguzziguy · « **Reply #34 on:** August 06, 2019, 04:18:33 PM »

08 1200 Sport

Muzz · « **Reply #35 on:** August 06, 2019, 04:58:33 PM »

Because I am of middling height and middling weight, and our roads in NZ tend to have corners.....

I would like a bike that has yet to be built. That is the V85 slung in to that road bike that was on a post recently. Because of dodgy back and a few other things the seating position would need altering, but that bike would be ideal for our NZ conditions. Until then, the Breva suits me admirably.

When I win the lottery....

Devildog · « **Reply #36 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:36:02 PM »

I could easily be tempted by the Le Mans 1,2&3, but giving up the Daytona would be almost impossible....

ScepticalScotty · « **Reply #37 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:50:35 PM »

Until the road versions of the V85 come along - its an easy answer for me - a Breva 750 just like mine.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #38 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:54:29 PM »

I already have it. It's the only bike I have ever been able to flat foot. That is becoming more important as I..err.. mature.

Decent handling, decent brakes, goes pretty well and sounds bitchin..

2019-06-24_12-40-45 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

j.r.r. · « **Reply #39 on:** August 06, 2019, 06:19:19 PM »

In my case the choice is very easy, it will be Moto Guzzi but nothing produced before 2016. I will keep my 2016 Eldorado but... it will be very hard to let my Audace go. On another hand, f&^%k the one bike restriction, I will keep both.

Muzz · « **Reply #40 on:** August 07, 2019, 03:09:44 AM »

Quote from: ScepticalScotty on August 06, 2019, 05:50:35 PM

Until the road versions of the V85 come along - its an easy answer for me - a Breva 750 just like mine.

I guess makes at least two of us Scotty.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #41 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:49:13 AM »

almost any 1100 California post 1998

rocker59 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 07, 2019, 08:08:24 AM »

If I could have one Guzzi, but did have other bikes to ride, I would want one of these two:

Bicilindrica GP bike.

MGS-01.

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #43 on:** August 07, 2019, 09:08:15 AM »

Glawster · « **Reply #44 on:** August 07, 2019, 11:47:45 AM »

I reckon I've got all the bases covered, but for me the V7 Sport has a charm and style that even a Mk1 Le Mans cannot match.

DSC_0910 by Derek Wardell, on Flickr

Idontwantapickle · « **Reply #45 on:** August 07, 2019, 02:44:11 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on August 06, 2019, 01:32:01 PM

I'd say "Who made this damn rule?" and then I'd go out and buy two Guzzis and dare them to do something about it!

Snort!

If I can only have one "Guzzi" I'll have this one:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_Guzzi

If limited to something that fits in my garage I'll go with the current fleet of 72 Eldo, 85 LeMans 1000 and 2007 Norge.
Ain't picking a favorite.
Ok, it's the Eldorado.

Hunter

janguzzi · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2019, 02:58:54 PM »

I would keep my 1200 8V Griso. The best bike since the Le Mans Mk I.

Lannis · « **Reply #47 on:** August 07, 2019, 04:02:13 PM »

Quote from: janguzzi on August 07, 2019, 02:58:54 PM

I would keep my 1200 8V Griso. The best bike since the Le Mans Mk I.

And I'm surprised that many people appear to NOT be doing what you're doing ... to already OWN the one Guzzi they'd like to have!

I mean, it's not like there's a Guzzi production version of a Brough Superior SS100 at half a mil ... with the exception of a few one-off exotics like the V8 Racer, any of us could own any Guzzi in the world for the price of a family car, or, for most Guzzis, the price of a 2011 Ford Fusion.

If I didn't like the ones I have, and there was another that I lusted after and thought I would like better, I'd sell what I've got and buy it!

Lannis

Muzz · « **Reply #48 on:** August 07, 2019, 04:05:33 PM »

I do Lannis.

The one I want hasn't been built....yet.

Tom · « **Reply #49 on:** August 07, 2019, 05:32:13 PM »

Oh.....you're looking for the Moto Guzzi equivalent of the morphing Sportster from Then Came Bronson.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #50 on:** August 07, 2019, 06:20:06 PM »

Quote

I didn't like the ones I have, and there was another that I lusted after and thought I would like better, I'd sell what I've got and buy it!

I've done that. More than likely, I have my "wind up" bikes..

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #51 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:06:09 PM »

Since we are fantasizing here, the one that comes with Anne Margaret

Ncdan · « **Reply #52 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:54:01 PM »

This one.

image hosting

Huzo · « **Reply #53 on:** August 07, 2019, 10:35:25 PM »

Quote from: Glawster on August 07, 2019, 11:47:45 AM

I reckon I've got all the bases covered, but for me the V7 Sport has a charm and style that even a Mk1 Le Mans cannot match.

DSC_0910 by Derek Wardell, on Flickr

I remember that driveway...!
Oh, BTW...?
This one will do nicely..

Glawster · « **Reply #54 on:** August 08, 2019, 04:28:09 AM »

That Norge is a fine motorcycle Huzo. You've done more on that bike than I've done on all mine put together. I'll have to take an updated photo deleting the T3 Cali and adding the V85

Rick in WNY · « **Reply #55 on:** August 08, 2019, 07:19:34 AM »

At the moment... I only own one Guzzi... my much loved and often misunderstood 2004 California Titanium. Yes, it has the Hydro motor, and a properly "fixed" Hydro is a wonderful thing. Yes, the tank looks like a "flaccid whale dork" but listen to me...

I. Don't. Care.

Because that machine is a sweet symphony of power, handling, charm, quirks, and class. She's my first Guzzi... and first loves are something special. Yes, there are faster bikes out there, but she's plenty fast for the riding I do. Sure, there are better looking bikes out there, at least by some opinions, but I love how she looks. But most important, I love how it feels when, like this morning, we went for a ride. Home to work is 42 miles... and I enjoyed every one of them!

Nice cool morning air, no fog for a change, it was glorious. This is why I ride. But I ride my Guzzi because of her quirks and "imperfections," those are the things that give her character and make the ride so much more enjoyable than being on a (cough, cough, Honda, cough) that while it was a great bike, it was so smooth, so predictable, so... bland, that it was boring. It was like riding a blender or some other "appliance" to work. Where's the fun in that?

s1120 · « **Reply #56 on:** August 08, 2019, 07:29:26 AM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on August 07, 2019, 07:06:09 PM

Since we are fantasizing here, the one that comes with Anne Margaret

1960's era for both im assuming...

davedel44 · « **Reply #57 on:** August 08, 2019, 04:16:14 PM »

Mine.

2013 V7 Stone.

Dave Galveston

pete roper · « **Reply #58 on:** August 08, 2019, 04:32:55 PM »

Quote from: TN Mark on August 06, 2019, 12:17:15 PM

Oh come on, surely Piaggio can find a reliable Demand Sensor. 😀

It certainly is possible for Piaggio to make an 1800 version of the Moto Guzzi V Twin. They just likely don’t have the stomach to do so. If BMW, H-D, Polaris Indian etc can make big v twins that pass current regulations certainly Piaggio could as well. Perhaps they see Moto Guzzi’s future relegated to 750 and 850 bikes. If that’s the case, then that’s what will happen. Making only midsize bikes seems to be working for Ural and Royal Enfield at this point.

It would have to be a completely new design from the ground up. There isn't enough size or volume, (Or probably strength!) in the *Old* crankcase for more crank throw and the crankcase pressurisation and venting issues would render it unfeasible. That's all. Any '1800' would have to be a clean sheet design.

Pete

TN Mark · « **Reply #59 on:** August 08, 2019, 07:52:38 PM »

Quote from: pete roper on August 08, 2019, 04:32:55 PM

It would have to be a completely new design from the ground up. There isn't enough size or volume, (Or probably strength!) in the *Old* crankcase for more crank throw and the crankcase pressurisation and venting issues would render it unfeasible. That's all. Any '1800' would have to be a clean sheet design.

Pete

I agree 100% which is why I suspect few at Piaggio would be interested. Especially with the current success of the V85TT.

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Author Topic: If you could have only one Guzzi? (Read 10936 times)

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