Miguel Galluzzi talks V9!

[leafman60]

From what my deaker friend tells me and from what the factory reps from Italy have told me, the relatively large (to Guzzi) sales of the V7 line has been to new people entering motorcycling.  They are drawn to a simple machine that is very light weight, low seat height, easy to service and has a very reasonable sales price. I am not sure many of them care about hot-rod handling etc.

Many of these people weren't even alive during the Loop Frame days and I am not sure many of them even relate to "retro" bikes etc.  They just want a small, light, simple bike at a  good price. 

Guzzi is smart to ride that horse as far as they can. Looks like the V9 is targeted right on that market segment.

[lucian]

And who in their right mind wouldn't take a stab at the cruiser segment in this day and age. As much as it hurts, you gotta give em what they want. As long as Piaggio is at the helm of both MG and Aprilia, I think we can we can only expect performance bikes on the Ape side and retro designs and cruisers out of MG. I don't necessarily like it , but I understand it from their perspective.

[Penderic]

This is what I get out of the interview....

The bike is a platform based on the sucessful V7 - with improved comfort. (ergonomics)

Improving frame manufacturing process with "new welding process" (technology and economics)

The Bobber is a variation of the Roamer. A 'Scrambler' version is likely to follow.

From a previous interview he mentioned the importance of the v-twin engine looks, 'feel' and performance.

The improved transmission and engine design are based on the previous successful design and can only be considered as 'family'.

The bodywork looks easy to remove. New wheels, fenders, fuel tanks etc.....

Next. Power tweekers and seekers and the usual pissing contests ..... 

[drawnverybadly]

Cycleworld has a much better talk with the man that better addresses the points that guys are making here, the role of the V7 and V9 for the company, the possibility of a sporty Guzzi, how Aprilia relates to Guzzi, ect

http://www.cycleworld.com/video-five-minutes-with-miguel-galluzzi-head-piaggio-group-advanced-design-center

[arveno]

The sooner they pension that dolt off back to the moped division where he belongs the better!

 :1:

[Aaron D.]

Whilst those who crave the "latest tech" (which may or may not actually be of use) might be happy with something like a Mana, at least no one will look at a V9 and wonder where the toast comes out.

[bad Chad]

Guzzi is in the middle of a 10 year plan, sounds like plenty more to come, and I don't believe for a moment it's only going to be stylized cruisers and light weight standards!