New V9 Moto Guzzi Roamer love/hate fest

[bad Chad]

Other than the California series no model lasts for very long @ Moto Guzzi.  They sell a batch of X model and move on.  So if you like a certain model, best get you 1 while you can.   

I wouldn't say that's as true as you assert.   The Griso was in production for a decade, and available in the US the whole run. The Stelvio and Norge have both been available for at least 6-7 years.   The v7, has even been around a good while now that I think about it!  The much besmirched  Nevada has been a staple of guzzi production for decades, though only available in the US for 4-5 years, as I recall.  Buy the way, late model Nevadas are much better looking than their older sisters, though, still a little wonky in my opinion.

[bad Chad]

Wow, if a bike ever needed a rear fender, this bmw scrambler sure does!

[hauto]

I ride a Quota.I was in 3rd grade when Kennedy was shot,do the math.

[oldbike54]

I ride a Quota.I was in 3rd grade when Kennedy was shot,do the math.

  60

  Dusty

[rocker59]

I ride a Quota.I was in 3rd grade when Kennedy was shot,do the math.

Perfect.  Thanks,

[bad Chad]

Kennedy?  Isn't she the hot brunette on Fox with the glasses and the short dress?

[oldbike54]

Perfect.  Thanks,

 OK Mike , something like anyone born before 1956 hates this thing ?

  Dusty

[Offcamber1]

I ride a Quota.I was in 3rd grade when Kennedy was shot,do the math.

Which Kennedy?

[Arizona Wayne]

I ride a Quota.I was in 3rd grade when Kennedy was shot,do the math.

I'm talking about when X model Guzzis are available as new models, not how long they last.  I am also referring to when X models are available in the USA, not the whole world.  Some models like the  V7 came back reincarnated after disappearance since `74?   The LeMans series was never expected to last more than 1 series, but since it was popular there was LM1, II thru V, then it disappeared for years, coming back in 2000 for a few years. Guzzi only makes a model until demand runs out.  Capice? 

[hauto]

OK Mike , something like anyone born before 1956 hates this thing

You said it THING not me.I thought the 1980 jap choppers look like s--t  This is nothing more than walking down the parts rows and seeing what we can put together.Moto Guzzi needs to get from under aprilia's thumb.

[cruzziguzzi]

What I don't like:

The hang tail stance.
Goofy not-a-buddy seat.
Stange and small tank.
Looks tough to tie anything onto.
A bit too much of the 80's Jap "Specials" for me in stance and bits.

What I do like:

Engine size.
Single throttle unit.
The ergoes it appears too present.
Truly air cooled.
Well... most any aspect of it which speaks to old school "standard".

A V-7 for the rest of us I guess.


Todd.

[oldbike54]

You said it THING not me.I thought the 1980 jap choppers look like s--t  This is nothing more than walking down the parts rows and seeing what we can put together.Moto Guzzi needs to get from under aprilia's thumb.

 I am 61 and will bet that Guzzi sells a bunch of these "things" . They already build a couple of bikes for us old fooks , this MC isn't one of them . Look at how well the Star Bolt is selling .

  Dusty

[hauto]

I like what I like.2016 Bonneville,new LC BMW RS1200.MG Griso(except for the tail end of the seat) white KTMs, But thats why they make vanilla and chocolate.

[oldbike54]

I like what I like.2016 Bonneville,new LC BMW RS1200.MG Griso(except for the tail end of the seat) white KTMs, But thats why they make vanilla and chocolate.

 And strawberry , chocolate chip , peanut butter , etc etc 

  Dusty

[ohiorider]

I am 61 and will bet that Guzzi sells a bunch of these "things" . They already build a couple of bikes for us old fooks , this MC isn't one of them . Look at how well the Star Bolt is selling .

  Dusty

They might sell a bunch ..... but not to me.  Agreed .... I'm an 'old fook', but all I'm asking for is a big block equivalent.  Do they ever listen?  I think this has been said way too many times.

[oldbike54]

They might sell a bunch ..... but not to me.  Agreed .... I'm an 'old fook', but all I'm asking for is a big block equivalent.  Do they ever listen?  I think this has been said way too many times.

 Oh Bob , you are NOT an old fook 

  Dusty

[rocker59]

You said it THING not me.I thought the 1980 jap choppers look like s--t  This is nothing more than walking down the parts rows and seeing what we can put together.Moto Guzzi needs to get from under aprilia's thumb.

I know you don't like it, but I'm not seeing a lot of parts bin parts on this thing...

[rocker59]

OK Mike , something like anyone born before 1956 hates this thing ?

  Dusty

Ironic, since this is exactly the size/type of machine they rode the wheels off of 40 and 50 years ago..

[oldbike54]

Ironic, since this is exactly the size/type of machine they rode the wheels off of 40 and 50 years ago..

 Yeah , I had several bikes in that range . Isn't the V9 about what lots of forum members have been asking for?

  Dusty

[leafman60]

I've been away and out of the loop but an 850 with ABOUT THE SAME Hp and Torque of the long-running V7 is NOT what anyone that I know has been asking for!

Hopefully, something more robust will be forthcoming in this platform. 

[Offcamber1]

I've been away and out of the loop but an 850 with ABOUT THE SAME Hp and Torque of the long-running V7 is NOT what anyone that I know has been asking for!

Hopefully, something more robust will be forthcoming in this platform.

And besides, while the Nevada was an abysmal excuse for a Guzzi, Mr. Roamer just doesn't have the same ring to it as does Mr. Nevada.

Just sayin'...

[Travman]

They dropped the Griso for this!?!

If anyone was in doubt before, Moto Gheezer seems to be actively turning this brand into a old mans brand. The two wheeled equivalent of a Grand Marquis.

What's next? A Tan Palm Beach edition?

How do you know the Griso has been dropped?  I haven't heard anything.

[rocker59]

How do you know the Griso has been dropped?  I haven't heard anything.

It was dropped.  But not because of this new small block.

It was dropped because it was more than a decade old, didn't sell in large numbers, and didn't make a lot of money.

Remember when they dropped the price from $14490 to $12490 USD in order to sell them?  MSRP did creep up to $12990, but it was still priced thousands below the Norge and Stelvio.

[oldbike54]

It was dropped.  But not because of this new small block.

It was dropped because it was more than a decade old, didn't sell in large numbers, and didn't make a lot of money.

Remember when they dropped the price from $14490 to $12490 USD in order to sell them?  MSRP did creep up to $12990, but it was still priced thousands below the Norge and Stelvio.

 Plus , there was no place to put the ABS pump .

  Dusty

[rboe]

 Yeah , I had several bikes in that range . Isn't the V9 about what lots of forum members have been asking for?

  Dusty

I'm one of those. So I'm keen on seeing it in person and sitting on it. From the photo's I'm not ready to go and buy one (that said, when the Tenni Griso came out THAT one grabbed my eye balls and I ended up with one). But it's a good start; it will be interesting to see where they go with this.

[oldbike54]

I'm one of those. So I'm keen on seeing it in person and sitting on it. From the photo's I'm not ready to go and buy one (that said, when the Tenni Griso came out THAT one grabbed my eye balls and I ended up with one). But it's a good start; it will be interesting to see where they go with this.

 Yeah , I like these things also , the next couple of years will be "interesting".

  Dusty

[Sasquatch Jim]

 Does anyone know yet how much a roamer costs?

[Penderic]

Mama Mia! Datsa big front tire!


The rest of the bike looks like they lightened it up as much as they could. Half a side cover! No centerstand! You can see light between the frame and the smaller seat and tank. Whats this thing weigh again? 

[LongRanger]

The RNineT does nothing for me, and neither does that BMW "scrambler." WTF.

[Dogwalker]

Plus , there was no place to put the ABS pump .

This is pretty much an excuse. If you want, you can place this on a Griso. Even in an already built one you can find the place.