Author Topic: MGX-21 Flying Fortress bat bike bagger merged threadfest (Read 88272 times)

Steph · « **Reply #150 on:** January 06, 2016, 04:31:04 PM »

Flying Fortress sounds better then the Italian's bomber name: Gobbo Maledetto ("damned hunchback")
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoia-Marchetti_SM.79

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #151 on:** January 06, 2016, 04:34:37 PM »

The fairing is a little bit cartoony for my but the rest of the motorcycle rings with me more than the other 1400 versions.

Still... "Flying Fortress"... really!?!

Not cool Italy.

Watch for Harley to up the game with the 2017 Superfortress then Victory can jump to the end-game of Stratofortress.

Todd

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #152 on:** January 06, 2016, 04:51:46 PM »

I dont know Guys, but I think Galuzzi, and the California design team blew it here. Kinda reminds me of Victory's attempt to copy HD's Street Glide, in a more modernistic fashion. I cant see that bike with that fairing selling very well to the mainstream buyer.
I am surprised Guzzi has not made a big block retro /cafe bike. I think a big bore bike to compete with the new Thruxton, and new Commando, something beautiful, along those lines.....I know Guzzi could build a real beauty!
Rick.

AH Fan · « **Reply #153 on:** January 06, 2016, 05:05:06 PM »

One thing I'm seeing which is unfortunate is that the bags are side access

......... I know, Its a design thing.
Those top loaders on the Cali. 14 are spectacular IMHO.

Ciao.

Triple Jim · « **Reply #154 on:** January 06, 2016, 05:18:31 PM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on January 06, 2016, 04:51:46 PM

I am surprised Guzzi has not made a big block retro /cafe bike.

Right! I've been saying that for a while now. I'd think big block versions of the current V7 line would sell very well. They'd effectively be an up to date version of my Mille GT. I guess they're creeping toward that with the new V9.

LowRyter · « **Reply #155 on:** January 06, 2016, 05:41:56 PM »

it debuts Sturgis 2016?

good gosh. this bike will have been in the pipeline for 3 years by then.

It looks like the bar mount fairing will fit on the current Touring or Custom. And then you can actually paint it with gloss paint.

ohiorider · « **Reply #156 on:** January 06, 2016, 05:51:05 PM »

Quote from: Steph on January 06, 2016, 04:31:04 PM

Flying Fortress sounds better then the Italian's bomber name: Gobbo Maledetto ("damned hunchback")
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoia-Marchetti_SM.79

Piaggio.108 is much closer to 'Flying Fortress.' Damned Hunchback is so typically Italian in describing the Savoia Marchetti.

canuguzzi · « **Reply #157 on:** January 06, 2016, 05:53:06 PM »

Didn't the B17s participate in some notable bombing strike in Italy?

Maybe someone at MG wanted to pay homage?

Anyone know why they decided to name it Flying Fortress?

ohiorider · « **Reply #158 on:** January 06, 2016, 06:09:18 PM »

Quote from: Norge Pilot on January 06, 2016, 05:53:06 PM

Didn't the B17s participate in some notable bombing strike in Italy?

Maybe someone at MG wanted to pay homage?

Anyone know why they decided to name it Flying Fortress?

Homage .... probably so, but not sure why they'd want to do so. But if "Catch-22" is accurate re the type of Allied planes used in Italy, looks like mostly medium bombers, in particular the North American B-25. Not sure why they would have picked "Flying Fortress" for a bike name. Maybe because most folks riding today don't know much about WW2 history. However, it's almost as ridiculous as BMW naming a new bike the "Flying Fortress." Whoops ..... same name!

I think the bike has more issues than the nickname.

Waltr · « **Reply #159 on:** January 06, 2016, 06:53:30 PM »

We still have no specs, does not look like 200 series rear tire. Sounds like the air injection on the Audace.

Waltr · « **Reply #160 on:** January 06, 2016, 06:57:58 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on January 06, 2016, 05:41:56 PM

it debuts Sturgis 2016?

good gosh. this bike will have been in the pipeline for 3 years by then.

It looks like the bar mount fairing will fit on the current Touring or Custom. And then you can actually paint it with gloss paint.

Well the prototype has been around but not the bike. As far as putting that fairing on a California. In my opinion that would be a turd with a whistle

rocker59 · « **Reply #161 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:01:30 PM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on January 06, 2016, 04:51:46 PM

I am surprised Guzzi has not made a big block retro /cafe bike. I think a big bore bike to compete with the new Thruxton, and new Commando, something beautiful, along those lines.....I know Guzzi could build a real beauty!
Rick.

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rocker59 · « **Reply #162 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:05:30 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on January 06, 2016, 05:41:56 PM

It looks like the bar mount fairing will fit on the current Touring or Custom. And then you can actually paint it with gloss paint.

I like the MGX-21's carbon bodywork.

The fairing looks a little too Batmobile/Futura for me. But the rest of the bike is pretty cool.

ohiorider · « **Reply #163 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:09:06 PM »

Quote from: bigbikerrick on January 06, 2016, 04:51:46 PM

I dont know Guys, but I think Galuzzi, and the California design team blew it here. Kinda reminds me of Victory's attempt to copy HD's Street Glide, in a more modernistic fashion. I cant see that bike with that fairing selling very well to the mainstream buyer.
I am surprised Guzzi has not made a big block retro /cafe bike. I think a big bore bike to compete with the new Thruxton, and new Commando, something beautiful, along those lines.....I know Guzzi could build a real beauty!
Rick.

:1: :1:

ratguzzi · « **Reply #164 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:11:44 PM »

Does nothing for me. Like all the fat 1400s. Might as well just own a harlie or any other modern cruiser.
Excuse me while I yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey, just my opinion!
JB

Attackpug · « **Reply #165 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:13:04 PM »

I like it

Triple Jim · « **Reply #166 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:15:10 PM »

Quote from: ratguzzi on January 06, 2016, 07:11:44 PM

Does nothing for me. Like all the fat 1400s. Might as well just own a harlie or any other modern cruiser.
Excuse me while I yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey, just my opinion!
JB

You're not alone, John. It reminds me of the baggers you see in magazines like "Hot Bike".

rocker59 · « **Reply #167 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:16:33 PM »

Quote from: Waltr on January 06, 2016, 06:53:30 PM

does not look like 200 series rear tire.

180/65 B16 is clearly visible in one of the photos on the site.

ohiorider · « **Reply #168 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:19:42 PM »

Vote with your wallet! Like it, buy it!

LowRyter · « **Reply #169 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:23:53 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on January 06, 2016, 07:05:30 PM

I like the MGX-21's carbon bodywork.

The fairing looks a little too Batmobile/Futura for me. But the rest of the bike is pretty cool.

but does it keep the wind off you and a comfy ride? This is supposed to be a bagger.

I wish the 1400 package could go against the Beemer RS and RT series.

Rox · « **Reply #170 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:41:05 PM »

I like the Audace but why don't I like this?

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #171 on:** January 06, 2016, 08:04:03 PM »

Quote from: Rox on January 06, 2016, 07:41:05 PM

I like the Audace but why don't I like this?

I like them both. Interesting design at least.

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #172 on:** January 06, 2016, 08:19:21 PM »

Bad to the bone. Love it.

wavedog · « **Reply #173 on:** January 06, 2016, 08:30:24 PM »

Who ever designed that fairing was munching on LSD laced fruit loops. Lets hope it works better than it looks.

canuck750 · « **Reply #174 on:** January 06, 2016, 10:03:34 PM »

Dressing up big bikes (or cars) to look 'sporty' rarely works for me.

Reminds me of 1960's North America cars known as fastbacks, the styling worked on the 1965 Mustang, not so much on the AMC Marlin!

rocker59 · « **Reply #175 on:** January 06, 2016, 10:15:34 PM »

Quote from: canuck750 on January 06, 2016, 10:03:34 PM

Dressing up big bikes (or cars) to look 'sporty' rarely works for me.

Reminds me of 1960's North America cars known as fastbacks, the styling worked on the 1965 Mustang, not so much on the AMC Marlin!

d00d...

Triple Jim · « **Reply #176 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:05:06 PM »

What's that, Mike, about a '67 Pontiac something... Ventura maybe? I don't remember what would have skirts like that one. Not claiming much Pontiac knowledge, but we had a '67 4-door Catalina. Maybe the skirts were optional?

rocker59 · « **Reply #177 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:07:05 PM »

Quote from: Triple Jim on January 06, 2016, 11:05:06 PM

What's that, Mike, about a '67 Pontiac something... Ventura maybe? I don't remember what would have skirts like that one. Not claiming much Pontiac knowledge, but we had a '67 4-door Catalina. Maybe the skirts were optional?

Pontiac 1967 Catalina 2+2. Biggest fastback of them all! LOL!

krglorioso · « **Reply #178 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:18:45 PM »

Quote from: ratguzzi on January 06, 2016, 07:11:44 PM

Does nothing for me. Like all the fat 1400s. Might as well just own a harlie or any other modern cruiser.
Excuse me while I yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey, just my opinion!
JB

Megadittos, John.

Ralph

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #179 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:23:43 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on January 06, 2016, 10:15:34 PM

d00d...

That would make a badass lowrider Leadsled! I personally dig the old fastbacks!
Rick.

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