I'm Jonesing for a ride on the v9...Under 10K!!!$$$

[bad Chad]

I know the haters gonna hate, but that's their problem.  I am really excited about the v9.  Any word on when they will grace dealer floors here in the "formerly Great nation the USA?" according to Donald Trump?

I really want to see if it fits my style and size.  I love my B1100 and won't be getting rid of it, but the v9 might make a great stable mate.   I'm thinking I might be letting the v65sp go to a new home not to far down the road.

[JeffOlson]

I am, too!

[canuck750]

I like the looks and spec of the new Guzzi, it's the first new one I have seen that I would consider buying. Spring is coming and I am going to test one when they get to the dealership.
(and despite what the Donald says I think the USA is still pretty great).

[ohiorider]

I like that they (Piaggio) didn't simply increase the bore/stroke, but instead, redesigned the head and valve arrangement.  I would think the new design would be more efficient, if only because most other mfgs use a hemi head design vs heron head. 

However, I would still (for future purchase) prefer a smaller big block vs a larger small block.  Come on Guzzi ..... I don't have that much riding time left on this earth.  Do it .....  do a really nice big block standard that visually knocks the socks off of the new Bonneville 1200.  And I don't care if you do this using an 8v or 1200 pushrod engine.

[bad Chad]

I like that they (Piaggio) didn't simply increase the bore/stroke, but instead, redesigned the head and valve arrangement.  I would think the new design would be more efficient, if only because most other mfgs use a hemi head design vs heron head. 

However, I would still (for future purchase) prefer a smaller big block vs a larger small block.  Come on Guzzi ..... I don't have that much riding time left on this earth.  Do it .....  do a really nice big block standard that visually knocks the socks off of the new Bonneville 1200.  And I don't care if you do this using an 8v or 1200 pushrod engine.

I would love to see that soon too! :1:

[John Ulrich]

I hope it comes in black so we can call Chad's "Black Bart II"

[ohiorider]

Hate the name (Roamer) but like the looks.  C'mon, Guzzi ..... figure out how to get 65hp at the crank.  The bike would then compete well with the current (2001-2015) Bonnevilles. 

Of course, hp isn't everything, and the V9 might be just fine as is.  Sometimes I have to remember that I've ridden from Ohio to Montana and back 3 times on the old R100GS, with its stunning 58hp at the crank!  And that lack of hp hasn't been a big issue for me.  I suspect a Roamer might feel much like my old GS, and that would be ok with me.

I'm with you Chad ..... let's take one for a ride and draw our conclusions after the ride.

Bob

[guzzisteve]

I think Chad should make a V9SP

[thepittsburghguzzi]

 :1:

Handsome looks, Guzzi V-engine setup, a few more ponies than my lovely V7, and some fresh thinking in terms of engineering. I can't wait to try one out!

[sign216]

:1:

Handsome looks, Guzzi V-engine setup, a few more ponies than my lovely V7, and some fresh thinking in terms of engineering. I can't wait to try one out!

I'll say it: I don't need no stinkin 65 ponies.

Sure, I've modded my engine to get more power, but that's my business. 

No fancy starship motors for me.  That how BMW lost their way.  All maintenance is dealership done now.

[canuck750]

To me it looks trim, simple, the opposite of a big bagger, reminds me of a motorcycle from the 70's and that is a good thing in my book.

[CalVin2007]

To me it looks trim, simple, the opposite of a big bagger, reminds me of a motorcycle from the 70's and that is a good thing in my book.

  Agreed. When I get mine I'm going to fit upgraded longer rear shocks and slide the forks up a bit into the triple trees 'til the top of the frame is level at rest. That should do it....until I start messing with it....oh crap. 

   Terry

[JeffOlson]

  Agreed. When I get mine I'm going to fit upgraded longer rear shocks and slide the forks up a bit into the triple trees 'til the top of the frame is level at rest. That should do it....until I start messing with it....oh crap. 

   Terry

I agree. If I were to get one (and I really like the look of the Roamer), I would need to make the frame rails horizontal. The upward slope really bugs me.

[bad Chad]

My only concern at this point is the seat, or lack there of!  But that's a quick fix.

[Xlratr]

There's a motorcycle show here in Hamburg this coming weekend. Piaggio will be there, so I'm hoping to get a first look at the v9. Dealers here are claiming delivery mid March, so I expect it to be at the show.

I really like it, and if I were in the market for a new bike, the Bobber would be at the top of a very short list. But I can't bring myself to part with the T3 or the Stelvio. And a third motorcycle isn't on the cards (yet). Still, I'm looking forward to seeing it.

John

[fossil]

"There's a motorcycle show here in Hamburg this coming weekend. Piaggio will be there, so I'm hoping to get a first look at the v9. Dealers here are claiming delivery mid March, so I expect it to be at the show."

John, the Roamer will be there according my dealer (from the vicinity of L�neburg). He himself will attend the show at the Piaggio booth.

I will visit the show on saturday.

[Kentktk]

WTF is Jonesing, something from the ebonics dictionary?

[Doppelgaenger]

I agree. If I were to get one (and I really like the look of the Roamer), I would need to make the frame rails horizontal. The upward slope really bugs me.

Agreed, it makes it look a bit like a sportster.

I really like the redesign they did on the heads, if there's one thing I don't like about the V7 it's the hideous plastic head covers they put on it. The 2012 V7 Racer is the bike that sold me on guzzis, that whole bike is so gorgeous, but the engine on the newer V7s is so ugly that I wouldn't buy one just based on aesthetics. Call me shallow if you want, it's one of the reasons I got a B11

[fossil]

Well, that´s funny! The look of the new cylinders was exactly what I found remarkably better than on the Classic / Cafe Classic. I have to admit that the plastiv covers of the ignition cables are not that beautiful but this is nothing that cannot be changed with the right paintjob.

[fossil]

Oxford English Dictionary: "Jonesing: Have a fixation on; be addicted to".
Seems to come from the Jones Alley in NYC, obviously a gathering point of drug addicts...

[Kev m]

Agreed, it makes it look a bit like a sportster.

I really like the redesign they did on the heads, if there's one thing I don't like about the V7 it's the hideous plastic head covers they put on it. The 2012 V7 Racer is the bike that sold me on guzzis, that whole bike is so gorgeous, but the engine on the newer V7s is so ugly that I wouldn't buy one just based on aesthetics. Call me shallow if you want, it's one of the reasons I got a B11

Funny, but I don't like the look of the 2TB motor. The shape of the jugs and the size/shape of the valve covers.

I much prefer the look of the 1TB.

And please, it's not like the B11 doesn't have plastic spark plug wire covers on its valve covers too lol.

[kidsmoke]

To me it looks trim, simple, the opposite of a big bagger, reminds me of a motorcycle from the 70's and that is a good thing in my book.

Yep, I like it. Don't know why there is an aversion to a larger capacity tank within the design ethos. I suppose they just felt the lines were more important. But I think It's a good look. When compared to the market as a whole not just Guzzi-dom, I think it's original

[Xlratr]

John, the Roamer will be there according my dealer (from the vicinity of L�neburg). He himself will attend the show at the Piaggio booth.

I will visit the show on saturday.

Thorsten, I'll be there on Sunday. So you'll be the first on this forum to see and sit on the v9. 
Viel Spass auf der Messe!

John

[fossil]

Danke, John!

I will give a short account.

[JeffOlson]

Danke, John!

I will give a short account.

I am looking forward to it!

[rocker59]

Agreed, it makes it look a bit like a sportster.

I really like the redesign they did on the heads, if there's one thing I don't like about the V7 it's the hideous plastic head covers they put on it. 

It's just the central plug wire cover.  The valve cover is heavy cast aluminum.

I've owned a '10 and a '14 V7.  Like 'em both, but I do like the beefier look of the 1TB engine.

Talk about plastic fantastic!  Brevas are slathered with it.  Including the fuel tank and the tele-lever emulators.

[Spuddy]

Hope the mufflers give it some throat...

I'd also be interested what 'leveling' the frame rails does to the handling...

Spud
 

[krglorioso]

"Roamer"...From the creative minds that brought you "Jackal" and "Stone". 

Actually, Roamer makes sense!

Ralph

[Joliet Jim]

My only concern at this point is the seat, or lack there of!  But that's a quick fix.

I agree give me a seat that fits two people or room for a bag. It just looks dumb. I'd like to see a pic with a seat as long as an old bonneville just for comparison.

[Kev m]

"Roamer"...From the creative minds that brought you "Jackal" and "Stone". 

Actually, Roamer makes sense!

Ralph

Ha ha, I've never owned a Moto Guzzi that didn't have a horrible name.