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Offline Siamese

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Re: A modern V50 - would it sell? Would you buy one?
« Reply #30 on: February 22, 2021, 01:01:07 PM »
Oh, this is an easy one.  No, it wouldn't sell.  And, I wouldn't buy one. 

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Re: A modern V50 - would it sell? Would you buy one?
« Reply #31 on: February 22, 2021, 01:49:45 PM »
I'd guess there could be a market for a bike with "V50 characteristics" as described by Dimitri.
Would it sell? Depends - on price and looks, i.a.

Would I buy one? Possibly.

Don't think so much of the word "V50" - what's central in this discussion are weight and performance

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Re: A modern V50 - would it sell? Would you buy one?
« Reply #32 on: February 22, 2021, 02:54:34 PM »
Plenty of underpowered bikes on the market now. I wouldn't be a buyer myself.
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Re: A modern V50 - would it sell? Would you buy one?
« Reply #34 on: February 22, 2021, 05:27:53 PM »
I think a modern Nuovo Falcone would be a better fit in the market.

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Re: A modern V50 - would it sell? Would you buy one?
« Reply #35 on: February 23, 2021, 07:48:03 AM »
I like this one

http://www.ssrmotorsports.com/store/street/buccaneer_cafe.php

That's a cool looking little bike...but it's only a 250cc.  Still, I'll bet a lot of FUN to ride around the hood!! :thumb: :cool: :wink: :smiley:







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Re: A modern V50 - would it sell? Would you buy one?
« Reply #36 on: February 23, 2021, 10:05:13 AM »
I think a modern Nuovo Falcone would be a better fit in the market.

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I agree. Piaggio could likely adapt an existing (scooter) powertrain to build it. Something like the stillborn Italjet Amarcord.



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Re: A modern V50 - would it sell? Would you buy one?
« Reply #38 on: February 24, 2021, 03:14:14 PM »
don't piaggio sell a billion scooters each year? they must be OK at low cost.

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