Author Topic: MGX-21 Flying Fortress bat bike bagger merged threadfest (Read 88279 times)

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #240 on:** July 02, 2016, 11:38:12 AM »

Quote from: Lcarlson on July 02, 2016, 08:08:15 AM

Maybe we will....

Maybe we will and maybe we won't. I'm afraid the handwriting's on the wall.

ohiorider · « **Reply #241 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:39:23 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on July 01, 2016, 08:50:15 PM

too bad we can't have R1200RT type bike from the 1400

A current Norge with 1400 engine installed would meet this basic requirement. Some additional electronics (not my cuppa tea, but for some it is.) Retain the CARC. That'd be very close to an R1200RT, maybe better.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #242 on:** July 02, 2016, 07:55:09 PM »

Two things , have you guys been paying attention , this type of bike is very popular right now , and it has a net weight rating of over 500 lbs , which is pretty important to the average , er , let's say well fed Americans

Dusty

guzzisteve · « **Reply #243 on:** July 02, 2016, 08:29:20 PM »

That's IF the shocks work!

flip · « **Reply #244 on:** July 03, 2016, 02:32:59 AM »

That Moto Guzzi Mask Helmet they show with the bike looks interesting. It should keep you from being recognized on that bike if you have to go out on it before dark.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #245 on:** July 03, 2016, 07:20:48 AM »

Quote from: ITSec on July 01, 2016, 04:57:45 PM

And really - a nearly solid front wheel (at least from an aero perspective)? What happens the first time you get hit by a strong cross-wind gust?

Since you can't see a beam of light through the frame of the bike I would imagine the gust of wind would make the entire bike seem like a sail on a Italian pirate ship.

cwiseman · « **Reply #246 on:** July 03, 2016, 08:11:32 AM »

A Cal with a fairing and stereo was needed to bring in more buyers and hopefully more Guzzi fans, the styling they decided to go with is a bit off but what the heck, it's kinda cool.

M0T0Geezer · « **Reply #247 on:** July 03, 2016, 08:37:18 AM »

MGW* channels BMW

(More Whizzo Gizmos & GewGaws mean more down time)

*Moto Guzzi Werke

JeffOlson · « **Reply #248 on:** July 03, 2016, 08:48:51 AM »

I wonder how it sounds, stock? Harley Davidsons sound great, even stock. I'm guessing the bagger crowd cares about sound as well as looks. It would be a shame if prospective buyers were turned off by an anemic, throttled sound.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #249 on:** July 03, 2016, 09:14:42 AM »

Quote from: flip on July 03, 2016, 02:32:59 AM

That Moto Guzzi Mask Helmet they show with the bike looks interesting. It should keep you from being recognized on that bike if you have to go out on it before dark.

canuck750 · « **Reply #250 on:** July 03, 2016, 09:34:34 AM »

It's not my cup of tea but I give Noto Guzzi credit for the detail that went into the bike; how the tail of the bags meet the cut of the tail pipe, the front fender back lip aligns with the frame extension, and the various lines of the bat fairing lighten and appear to lift the screen. I really like the shape of the exhaust how it rises and falls in sections descending to match the underside of the bag.

For better or worse Piaggo is taking Guzzi away from the sport market and aiming for the buyer who will use his or her motorcycle for shorter, liesurly rides, call it cruisers, bobbers et all..

Moto · « **Reply #251 on:** July 03, 2016, 09:38:12 AM »

I'm genuinely sorry I followed the link.

timonbik · « **Reply #252 on:** July 03, 2016, 10:24:39 AM »

With MG so well known for the electrics expertise I'm sure that the addition of all the electonic farkles will ensure that prospective owners can look forward to many trouble free miles on their new bikes. At least the mileage will be kept low as the bike awaits service at the local stealer.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #253 on:** July 03, 2016, 10:29:00 AM »

Arlen Ness on a grappa hangover

HDGoose · « **Reply #254 on:** July 03, 2016, 11:22:59 AM »

I'll have to see it in person.

ewal · « **Reply #255 on:** July 05, 2016, 05:32:27 PM »

I had seen it on the showroom floor in Belleville, NJ About a month ago. It was BIG! A very fitting name to say the least. But also, it looked very breakable, the body I mean, and cumbersome.

bad Chad · « **Reply #256 on:** July 05, 2016, 06:56:49 PM »

Full page add running in Bagger magazine! At least there advertising to the right market!

rocker59 · « **Reply #257 on:** July 05, 2016, 07:31:18 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on July 05, 2016, 06:56:49 PM

Full page add running in Bagger magazine! At least there advertising to the right market!

I just Googled, and OMG! There actually IS a "Baggers" magazine!

ITSec · « **Reply #258 on:** July 05, 2016, 09:43:06 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on July 05, 2016, 07:31:18 PM

I just Googled, and OMG! There actually IS a "Baggers" magazine!

There's also another one with the same title, that covers motorcycles!

arveno · « **Reply #259 on:** July 06, 2016, 06:26:22 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=988189091299741&set=pcb.10153966063413692&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=988189111299739&set=pcb.10153966063413692&type=3&theater

Found pictures of the "batbike" in Mandello.... pics taken during a final test drive before the crate , coming to America...lol

I am sorry for the one who dont do facebook , maybe someone can copy them and paste them ?

Demar · « **Reply #260 on:** July 06, 2016, 06:45:12 PM »

When I rode my 2012 black Stelvio NTX home my wife and kids said "that looks like a Batman motorcycle."

redrider · « **Reply #261 on:** July 06, 2016, 06:48:33 PM »

"I am sorry for the one who dont do facebook"

You are not alone.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #262 on:** July 06, 2016, 06:51:06 PM »

Major fuglyness!

Rox · « **Reply #263 on:** July 06, 2016, 06:53:12 PM »

I think it's fugly. Then again I thought the Audace was ugly. Till I saw it. Pretty hot. I won't lay full judgement till I see it.

rdbandkab · « **Reply #264 on:** July 06, 2016, 06:56:50 PM »

Holy windscreens batman!

Penderic · « **Reply #265 on:** July 06, 2016, 07:09:56 PM »

Watch the cape, Batman. We lose more heroes when their capes get caught in the chain or spokes.

twowings · « **Reply #266 on:** July 06, 2016, 07:28:06 PM »

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #267 on:** July 06, 2016, 09:37:49 PM »

Fortunately, there's a mask available.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #268 on:** July 06, 2016, 09:55:31 PM »

Quote from: twowings on July 06, 2016, 07:28:06 PM

NO CHAINS!

rocker59 · « **Reply #269 on:** July 06, 2016, 10:28:32 PM »

Welcome to the newly merged MGX-21 threadfest.

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Author Topic: MGX-21 Flying Fortress bat bike bagger merged threadfest (Read 88279 times)

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