Author Topic: I'm Jonesing for a ride on the v9...Under 10K!!!$$$ (Read 57682 times)

oldbike54 · « **Reply #90 on:** February 29, 2016, 10:26:03 AM »

Quote from: Dogwalker on February 29, 2016, 10:20:03 AM

The bike is glamorous. The rider, not necessarily.

Dangit , I can't catch a break

So... this is like those beer ads that show great looking women hanging around a bunch of drunk male bar patrons because they are drinking brand A beer ???

Dusty

Dogwalker · « **Reply #91 on:** February 29, 2016, 10:39:23 AM »

To wear Armani doesn't make you a model, like to wear a Speedmaster doesn't make you an astronaut.
But the objects are glamorous.

jas67 · « **Reply #92 on:** February 29, 2016, 10:52:16 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on February 29, 2016, 08:22:57 AM

The V9 also continues Moto Guzzi's successful tradition of keeping the overall weight to a minimum. If the V7 II and California 1400 are already among the lightest bikes in their respective segments. The V9's kerb weight of 199 kg is a true record for its class.

This definitely says that they consider the Sportster 883 and Bolt to be the class that they are gunning for with the V9.

Quote from: rocker59 on February 29, 2016, 08:22:57 AM

The V9 Roamer is a true mid-size light motorcycle, not just for people who love and know Moto Guzzi motorcycle culture, but also for anyone who has always loved the design of custom motorcycles, but has never bought one because of the weight and poor handling of almost all models in the sector.

As I and others have already said, this bike is NOT aimed at us, but, it is aimed at bringing a different demographic, namely those that would otherwise be buying Sportsters and Bolts to Guzzi.

Kev m · « **Reply #93 on:** February 29, 2016, 11:01:46 AM »

Quote from: jas67 on February 29, 2016, 10:52:16 AM

As I and others have already said, this bike is NOT aimed at us, but, it is aimed at bringing a different demographic, namely those that would otherwise be buying Sportsters and Bolts to Guzzi.

Not US?

OK, Not ME?

bpreynolds · « **Reply #94 on:** February 29, 2016, 11:05:42 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on February 29, 2016, 08:22:57 AM

V9 ROAMER: MOTO GUZZI'S COSMOPOLITAN CUSTOM-
http://uk.motoguzzi.it/motoguzzi/UK/en/moto/custom/V9/V9-Roamer.html

Ahem. "Cosmopolitan Custom" might be even less appealing overall than the name Roamer. Then again, the term Urban Cowboy had a nice run so who knows.

I guess Cosmo Custom sounds slightly better than Retro Hipster.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #95 on:** February 29, 2016, 11:29:52 AM »

The all new (well sorta) 2017

Moto Guzzi Retro Hipster

Warning , may cause an overwhelming desire to grow a beard and wear Buddy Holly glasses .

Dusty

jas67 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 29, 2016, 01:15:46 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 29, 2016, 11:01:46 AM

Not US?

OK, Not ME?

My point was that they were looking to expand their customer base. There are certainly a lot on this forum included in that "us" that it isn't aimed at. Yes, there are some here that love it, and some that it is growing on. And then there are the rest of us, some of whom will wait until there is a V9 engined model with the ergos and looks of the current V7, or, something sportier, with a frame that sits level instead the front end too high in the air with a 16" rear wheel, and either a 19" front or a fat tire. The V9 models vs. the V7 models remind me the UJM's of the early 80's, the Honda CB750 and CB900 "Custom" and the Yamaha "Special". Look at those vs. the standards of the mid 70's. The change is similar, and not a style I and some others here appreciate. But, others do, so, good for them.

Kev m · « **Reply #97 on:** February 29, 2016, 01:20:56 PM »

Quote from: jas67 on February 29, 2016, 01:15:46 PM

My point was that they were looking to expand their customer base. There are certainly a lot on this forum included in that "us" that it isn't aimed at. Yes, there are some here that love it, and some that it is growing on. And then there are the rest of us, some of whom will wait until there is a V9 engined model with the ergos and looks of the current V7, or, something sportier, with a frame that sits level instead the front end too high in the air with a 16" rear wheel, and either a 19" front or a fat tire. The V9 models vs. the V7 models remind me the UJM's of the early 80's, the Honda CB750 and CB900 "Custom" and the Yamaha "Special". Look at those vs. the standards of the mid 70's. The change is similar, and not a style I and some others here appreciate. But, others do, so, good for them.

<sigh>

My point was mostly a joke at your wording.

I got your point, and I agree it is to EXPAND their customer base.

I was just pointing it there's some overlap in the venn diagram.

And ahem, I owned a Yamaha Special... I very much understand.

bpreynolds · « **Reply #98 on:** February 29, 2016, 01:38:20 PM »

If I buy one, I'm gonna name it Cosmo. Cosmo Kramer maybe, but definitely Cosmo.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #99 on:** February 29, 2016, 02:25:04 PM »

V9's are 850cc Nevadas'...their words, not mine.

"The new V9 Roamer picks up on the legacy of the legendary Nevada 750, still in the range, with updates, after over 20 years..."

http://uk.motoguzzi.it/motoguzzi/UK/en/moto/custom/V9/V9-Roamer.html

then open the page under "Cosmopolitian Custom"...

I don't think they sold very many Nevadas', did they?

rocker59 · « **Reply #100 on:** February 29, 2016, 02:57:16 PM »

Quote from: chuck peterson on February 29, 2016, 02:25:04 PM

V9's are 850cc Nevadas'...

I don't think they sold very many Nevadas', did they?

Yes. I wasn't aware this was news?

Nevada has never sold well in The USA, but apparently sells well enough in the rest of the world to keep in the lineup all these years...

RANDM · « **Reply #101 on:** February 29, 2016, 03:10:40 PM »

Is it just me or can anyone else see a "Street Tracker" lurking
under there. That seat's alittle longer than a Bobber's - diffrunt
Bars and ewed almost be there?
I'll never have the money for a new bike anyway but I hope
they do well.

Maurie.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #102 on:** March 03, 2016, 08:16:30 AM »

A yellow V9 Roamer had been delivered to Agostini.
So the distribution finally started.

Adan · « **Reply #103 on:** March 03, 2016, 01:11:03 PM »

Moto-journalist rollout reviews should be right around the corner then.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #104 on:** March 03, 2016, 01:23:49 PM »

rocker59 · « **Reply #105 on:** March 03, 2016, 02:56:03 PM »

Quote from: pokeyjoe on March 03, 2016, 01:14:50 PM

Well, Agostini is just down the street. That's not much of a distribution.

I wonder if they're delivered in the crate to Agostini's, or just pushed the three or four blocks ? LOL!

jas67 · « **Reply #106 on:** March 03, 2016, 04:00:53 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 03, 2016, 02:56:03 PM

I wonder if they're delivered in the crate to Agostini's, or just pushed the three or four blocks ? LOL!

Probably ridden.

canuguzzi · « **Reply #107 on:** March 03, 2016, 06:29:33 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 03, 2016, 02:56:03 PM

I wonder if they're delivered in the crate to Agostini's, or just pushed the three or four blocks ? LOL!

Nothing like that at all. They are carried over piece by piece and assembled on the spot.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #108 on:** March 08, 2016, 04:07:07 AM »

They arrived as far as Rome (CheMoto dealer).

flip · « **Reply #109 on:** March 08, 2016, 10:50:14 AM »

Quote from: Norge Pilot on March 03, 2016, 06:29:33 PM

Nothing like that at all. They are carried over piece by piece and assembled on the spot.

You mean bolts would probably be torqued, cables adjusted and joints greased!?!

Adan · « **Reply #110 on:** March 08, 2016, 01:28:31 PM »

If they are on dealer floors then they must be priced? I think I read somewhere that it's only slightly above the V7, but that could be just a rumor.

pete roper · « **Reply #111 on:** March 08, 2016, 02:23:22 PM »

Liking what I see in the engine, (To a degree.) great gearbox, liking the new driveshaft arrangement. Couldn't care less about the styling, HATING the fact it's still in a shitty twin shock chassis with marginal suspension and is covered in poorly engineered crap to make it appeal to hipsters.

Pete

rocker59 · « **Reply #112 on:** March 08, 2016, 02:24:26 PM »

Quote from: pete roper on March 08, 2016, 02:23:22 PM

...is covered in poorly engineered crap to make it appeal to hipsters.

Pete

What poorly engineered crap?

Kev m · « **Reply #113 on:** March 08, 2016, 02:45:27 PM »

Quote from: pete roper on March 08, 2016, 02:23:22 PM

is covered in poorly engineered crap to make it appeal to hipsters.

Pete

You mean like a charging system designed to charge at 15 volts?

OH WAIT, nevermind, that was the 1TB V7 with the dry alternator.

kidsmoke · « **Reply #114 on:** March 08, 2016, 02:48:55 PM »

I look at the photo's and that's one of the things I don't see. No number plates (sorry, not a fan) or leather straps. Tank. Fenders. Seat. Looks pretty clean to me.

Dogwalker · « **Reply #115 on:** March 08, 2016, 02:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Adan on March 08, 2016, 01:28:31 PM

If they are on dealer floors then they must be priced? I think I read somewhere that it's only slightly above the V7, but that could be just a rumor.

In Italy: V7II Stone Euro 8.670,00; V7II Special Euro 9.070,00; V7II Racer Euro 10.420,00; V9 Roamer Euro 9.890,00; V9 Bobber Euro 10.190,00

Groover · « **Reply #116 on:** March 08, 2016, 03:17:05 PM »

I finally looked these up, a few YouTube videos. Nice bikes, go Moto Guzzi!

rboe · « **Reply #117 on:** March 08, 2016, 05:05:53 PM »

Poop. Damn thing is looking fairly nice. I'm trying to get down to two bikes, not back up to four.

O · « **Reply #118 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:10:27 PM »

Quote from: Dogwalker on March 03, 2016, 01:23:49 PM

Thanks for posting those pics, Dogwalker! The Roamer is growing on me, but I'm really digging the blacked out pipes on the yellow stone in the corner. Hope it's not just tape. If they'd put the V9 engine in that, I'd have my second Guzzi.

pete roper · « **Reply #119 on:** March 08, 2016, 09:36:55 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on March 08, 2016, 02:24:26 PM

What poorly engineered crap?

Sorry Mike, just me being grumpy. I was going to drop in to the importer today see if they had a couple of these in for ADR approval but other events got in the way. I just wish it was in a modern chassis.

Things like the plastic chrome headlight bling on the 'Bobber' and its stupid fat front tyre, the 19 inch wheel on the Roamer. Sorry, its just silly. why not put sensible wheels on it like the B750 from a decade ago?

Pete

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