If you could keep only one

[rocker59]

Of all the bikes you have owned, which one would you pick if it was going to be your only motorcycle for the next decade? Let's pretend all of them where brand new at the beginning of the decade.

My hotrod 1996 Sport 1100.  I might not ride it much, but it was the coolest bike I've owned.  I would love to have it back in like-new condition.  It was the essence of the sporting Guzzi.

[YellowDuck]

IMHO, the perfect LOOKING bike. Never ridden one, but they take my breath away. Local guy has one that's got lots of custom bits without taking away from the stock feel. Strikes the perfect balance between sport/std/naked/cafe whatever.

What's the toxic part?

Even though I spend lots of money on her, she hurts me,  and I can't stand to be with her for more than 20 min at a time.  And when I am with her, I act in ways that can only be described as antisocial. She is a very bad influence on me.

Track bike only these days.  Which is kinda weird I know, but it's just too uncomfortable to be fun on the street.  Especially compared to the Guzzi.  And winding it up through the gears has me speeding before I shift into third.  I can use more of the what the Guzzi has to offer on the street.  The Duc is a true sport bike, even though it only has 85 hp and is an air cooled 2-valver.  It's still too much.

[Bulldog9]

See..... I can't answer this............. What are the constraints/reasons for only 1? I've never been able to have just 1, so I can't imagine it easily. So many variables in the scenarios.

Right now at age 62 with vestibular, spine, and joint replacement issues or a Healthy 30-40? With all the toxic exposure and injuries from almost 3 decades of Military Service and time in nasty places, I'll be lucky to be alive in 10 years, nevermind riding.

Here is where my wandering mind went.

Sport Touring? = Norge
Day tripper canyon carver/thug? = Griso
Classic Cruiser? = Convert
All Road and General purpose? = Stornello (modified as I have the Mello Yello Stornello TT)

From my current herd, it would have to be the V7ii Stornello TT as I have it modified.

Unique and Distinctive looks? CHECK
Good Commuter? CHECK
ANY/ALL Road capability? CHECK
Loads of Character and Fun? CHECK
Reliable & Easy to service? CHECK
Tourable Long Distance capable? CHECK
Two Up capable? CHECK
Reasonable Curb weight? CHECK
Great Fuel Mileage? CHECK
Easily Modified/Good Aftermarket? CHECK

The Stornello is the perfect do it all bike  only lacking in passing power at speeds over 60. I built/modified mine in 2016 as a V85 alternative. If they did away with the beak, TFT, and dual headlights on the V85, that would be my first pick.

[kidsmoke]

See..... I can't answer this............. What are the constraints/reasons for only 1? I've never been able to have just 1, so I can't imagine it easily. So many variables in the scenarios.

Right now at age 62 with vestibular, spine, and joint replacement issues or a Healthy 30-40?

Sport Touring? = Norge
Day tripper canyon carver/thug? = Griso
All Road and General purpose? = Stornello (modified as I have the Mello Yello Stornello TT)
Classic Cruiser? = Convert

But all things being equal, from my current herd, it would have to be the V7ii Stornello TT as I have it modified.

Unique and Distinctive looks? CHECK
Good Commuter? CHECK
ANY/ALL Road capability? CHECK
Loads of Character and Fun? CHECK
Reliable & Easy to service? CHECK
Tourable Long Distance capable? CHECK
Two Up capable? CHECK
Reasonable Curb weight? CHECK
Great Fuel Mileage? CHECK
Easily Modified/Good Aftermarket? CHECK

The Stornello is the perfect do it all bike  only lacking in passing power at speeds over 60. I built/modified mine in 2016 as a V85 alternative. If they did away with the beak, TFT, and dual headlights on the V85, that would be my first pick.

This love letter demands a photo accompaniment.

[SIR REAL ED]

See..... I can't answer this............. What are the constraints/reasons for only 1? I've never been able to have just 1, so I can't imagine it easily. So many variables in the scenarios.

Yep.  Machine variables, environmental variables, and most important of all personal preference variables.

I like it!

Looks like a well sorted machine.