V11 Sport TT

[fotoguzzi]

spotted at MN Guzzi brunch..My friend Jack has a V11 TT, supposedly one of 15 in the US, the only thing unique seems to be the color scheme. Nice huh?

[Paul6506]

Is that a leak I see from the rear end plug?

[fotoguzzi]

Is that a leak I see from the rear end plug?

yes, more like a drip from the vent we think.

[QCGoose]

WG member "BoBo" (Robert O. from Lisbon, IA) has one of these. Originally I'd thought it was a previously-downed or -damaged bike whose parts were replaced with mis-matched colors. I was surprised to learn it came like that from the factory, as I'd never seen any pics or info on it before.

I also didn't know they had their own specific title ("TT"), and I didn't know they were so ridiculously rare. 15??  :o

Bobo (chatting with Mr. Hagan) and his V11:

[rocker59]

  Originally I'd thought it was a previously-downed or -damaged bike whose parts were replaced with mis-matched colors. I was surprised to learn it came like that from the factory, as I'd never seen any pics or info on it before.

 

I think, more accurately, you could say that it came from "the importer" that way.

V11 Sport TT and V11 Sport Carbon are two USA importer creations that were basically parts mix/match bikes that marketing came up with to move a few leftovers...

[fotoguzzi]

the story is a good one.. first owner buys it from Harpers and rides it home, 2up to Wisconsin, wife then says it's me or the bike so about a week after he got it my friend Jack bought it..

anyone on here?

[slopokes]

 :+=copcar so why did he sell the bike?????????????????

[Offcamber1]

:+=copcar so why did he sell the bike?????????????????

Indeed, he would have likely been worlds ahead now if he had ditched the  :wife:.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I was talking to Burt Rutan the airplane (now space ship) guy one time. He said, "She said it was the airplane or her. Actually, that made the decision easy."  ;D

[QCGoose]

I think, more accurately, you could say that it came from "the importer" that way.

V11 Sport TT and V11 Sport Carbon are two USA importer creations that were basically parts mix/match bikes that marketing came up with to move a few leftovers...

Ah. Learning more and more here.  ;-T

[dblue]

The importer, marketing story is the how those bikes came to be.
Dave

[BoBo]

Yeah, when I bought my V11 Sport from Neds, Jim told me that the bike was rare. This is the first time I've heard of the "TT" designation though. Plus I didn't know "rare" meant "15". No wonder I've never seen another one at the rallies. Thanks for the info, folks. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a rare and beautiful Italian motorbike outside begging me to ride it.

Robert

[k99]

Sorry for resurrecting such an old topic but it looks like this bike might be for sale.  And at a pretty good price.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/mcy/5205344823.html

I've be searching for a V11 myself and stumbled across the ad this morning.  I had to google what a V11 Sport TT was and this post came up in the results.  Interesting bike.  I figured posting this might help find a happy new owner for it, or at least bring up an interesting update on the subject.  (Too far for me to pickup myself. Oh well)

[fotoguzzi]

SHHH,  I want that, buy my Buell instead.  seriously , He's a friend of mine and it's a stunning bike.

[jas67]

Stunning color combo -- esp. the red frame!

[fotoguzzi]

the bike is sold, sadly not to me..

[Stormtruck2]

I wonder who bought it.  Tee hee. 

[dsrdave]

Just like mine.  Looks great in those colors.  I also heard 15 units, US only.

[V11 TT Pilot]

Hello, My name is Chris, and I have a motorcycle problem...

Well, not really, but with 18 bikes my garage is surely over crowded.

I am proud to say, that I am the new owner of this fine motorcycle.

A friend of mine has 3 Guzzi's in his collection, I rode 2 of them in the spring and after that, I knew I would own at least ONE soon.

My friend sent me the link to the CL ad, he regrets that now, lol

After speaking with Jack for a while, I knew THIS was the bike, and Jack was the owner I wanted to buy from, a really great guy.

I am anxiously awaiting delivery, and not sleeping to well the last few nights.

I am looking forward to another chapter in my motorcyciling life experiences.

Chris

[twhitaker]

That's a nice specimen.

In the '90s when the Centauro sales became duds I think the dealers did some switcheroos. On a few of them the side panels from the yellow - anthracite bikes were changed for the white panels on the red bikes making for a stunning combination on both bikes.

[fotoguzzi]

You'll probably want more than 1 Guzzi, just sayin from experience.

And think about getting this on the for sale site,
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=78886.msg1239160#msg1239160

[V11 TT Pilot]

Gents,

Is there any info on what dealer these bikes originated??

Thank you,
Chris

[dsrdave]

I got mine from Carl Alison and he said it came from a calif. dealer ???

[Dimples]

That's the bike that did it (GUZZI) for me. A friend offered to swap bikes one day. I was on an R1100S and he was on this. Sold the BMW and bought the Nero!

[V11 TT Pilot]

Thanks, I will look into it deeper.

Still awaiting delivery, I had the PO fedex me the title. She is already registered & insured, I sure hope she gets here by the weekend 

[BoBo]

Gents,

Is there any info on what dealer these bikes originated??

Thank you,
Chris

I bought mine from Ned's in Riverside, IA about 11 years ago as the second owner, but I think the original owner bought it there as well. I could be mistaken though. Wouldn't be the first time lol

Enjoy your "new" Sport, and welcome to the very small club. Mine has been a joy to own, a pleasure to ride, and gets attention/compliments everywhere I go. I just never get tired of riding it every day.