V85 TT Merged Threadfest

[Kent in Upstate NY]

Moto International just announced that it will go Into production 2/2019.

[TimmyTheHog]

Moto International just announced that it will go Into production 2/2019.

Just saw that Post on FB...

So in production in Feb, 3~4 months of putting together and ship them to states, another 6 or so months of waiting list, another 4~5 months to work out the bugs

So you might be looking at next year April or so before hitting the road?

Sounds about right with the initial 2020 statement before :P

[Huzo]

Just saw that Post on FB...

So in production in Feb, 3~4 months of putting together and ship them to states, another 6 or so months of waiting list, another 4~5 months to work out the bugs

So you might be looking at next year April or so before hitting the road?

Sounds about right with the initial 2020 statement before :P

Jeez..
I can't wait to see some of the back pedalling that will go on here on the forum

[bad Chad]

They don't really backpedal much, they mostly try to act like they never claimed such.   I have noticed it the last couple of model releases.

[Kev m]

So out of curiosity, didn't the ownership and entire staff of Moto I change hands to a bunch of newbs? How certain are we they are plugged in? Can another dealer here confirm or deny that delivery date?

*shrugs*

I dunno, there was so much back and forth about when it might be ready does anyone really care? I mean, weren't some originally saying that time frame and others (possibly in the EU) saying a earlier date? Both could still be true.

But back to the care thing...

[Unkept]

So out of curiosity, didn't the ownership and entire staff of Moto I change hands to a bunch of newbs? How certain are we they are plugged in? Can another dealer here confirm or deny that delivery date?

*shrugs*

I dunno, there was so much back and forth about when it might be ready does anyone really care? I mean, weren't some originally saying that time frame and others (possibly in the EU) saying a earlier date? Both could still be true.

But back to the care thing...

Per this conversation I had with the Portland dealer they are "coming next Spring."

I don't think they had their info right on the engine, possibly... but they never responded to my questions on that.

I imagine it'll be pretty muddy until the show in November.

[Kent in Upstate NY]

This is from the MI Blog.

Sep 15
Dave Richardson
Passing the Baton

by Dave Richardson
 
 

Saturday, October 14th will be my last day at Moto International. Actually, it wasn�t so much my idea as Hoffa�s. Pit bulls are so demanding.

Some have asked me how I can retire, thinking that Moto International is �my� business. Actually, it has always had several owners and I�ve never been more than �.

My retirement plan goes back to 2012 when then-majority owner Rich was looking to sell after his life relocated to Portland. That brought Sarah on board in 2013 but soon after, her life changed in dramatic ways and so she sold to Joe Ashton at the start of 2017. And the plan has always been for me to retire after showing Joe around.

Speaking of Joe, I am so happy that he will be the new face of Moto International. He's had a lot of bikes plus he's dedicated to making Moto work and he's very smart and picks up on stuff quickly. I couldn't ask for a better person to run the show.

Will Moto change? Of course it will. But it changes every time any employee changes as different people bring different styles and orientations. I hope Moto changes as I�ve become a bit of a stick-in-the-mud. Really, I think of this as a good time to tell Joe and the gang here what you�d like to see from Moto in the future.

I�m excited to be stepping aside. We have a group of young, smart, and talented people here now. And really, all that�s changing is one out of nine people involved here, so 11%. OK, two out of ten if you count Hoffa. This is in no way an ending, but merely a passing of the baton. You�ll go on, Moto will go on, I�ll go on; nothing will disappear.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Between our customers, employees, shop owners, and Aprilia/Moto Guzzi, I�ve had the fun and pleasure of making my living in motorcycles. As one former employee used to say, �Hey, we get to play motorcycle store today!� I won�t get the chance to say ciao to all of you in person but that doesn�t mean that I won�t be remembering.

What am I going to do? First, work harder!, as Lana and I prepare no less than five living spaces for different residents. Then, a little decompression before getting back into writing my memoir book, filled with the memories of 35 years in this business.

So thanks for the ride. See you on the road."

[Kev m]

Per this conversation I had with the Portland dealer they are "coming next Spring."

I don't think they had their info right on the engine, possibly... but they never responded to my questions on that.

I imagine it'll be pretty muddy until the show in November.

Yeah, stating matter of fact that the new bike is going to be a 2V air-cooled motor doesn't help his credibility... 

Ah, we'll see when we see...

[Huzo]

They don't really backpedal much, they mostly try to act like they never claimed such.   I have noticed it the last couple of model releases.

Yeah normally that would work mate..
But.
One only has to go back and have a look through the thread...

[bad Chad]

Indeed Huzo.  Piaggio has its faults,  but bringing bikes to market on time doesn't seem to be one.

[Huzo]

Indeed Huzo.  Piaggio has its faults,  but bringing bikes to market on time doesn't seem to be one.

I do like the "I'll believe it when I see it" approach.
Risk takers of the highest order. Some of the blokes should go on Mastermind, I can see it now..
"Joe Bloggs from Timbucktoo Az. special subject the bleedin' obvious !
Anyway.
Nothing that a few read faces and a good feed of humble pie won't put right.
'Can't imagine a thread developing there ! Hmmmmm?

[Muzz]

My 2TB (2009 V7C) got 44-46 MPG commuting in moderate temps (15 miles), and 46-48 MPG on longer rides.
My 1TB V7's (2013 V7R, 2014 V7S) get 47-50 MPG commuting in moderate temps (15 miles), and 52-55 MPG on longer rides.

So, at least for me, I get about 10% better MPG out of my 1TB V7's than I did my 2TB one.

My 2TB is giving a tad over 53mp((US) gal. I have shown 240 miles and not run out, with approx 1 lit left in the tank. More than happy with the range. My Miles to the destination checks out with the AA distances so it shouldn't be far out.

[jas67]

My 2TB is giving a tad over 53mp((US) gal. I have shown 240 miles and not run out, with approx 1 lit left in the tank. More than happy with the range. My Miles to the destination checks out with the AA distances so it shouldn't be far out.

So, I take it that your 2TB is one of the last year ones with the 5.5 gallon metal tank?

[Muzz]

So, I take it that your 2TB is one of the last year ones with the 5.5 gallon metal tank?

'03 Breva with the 18 lit plastic tank. The experts say 17.5 usable. Haven't verified that yet but I have put 16.9 in before. (240 miles) Sweating a bit on that one!. Up until then I knew I could do 220 miles.

The calculator says that 18 lits = 4.755 US gals. If the fuel pump limits it to 17.5 I was sailing pretty close to the wind.

Edit; It does seem to be one of the more economical 2TB's from what I can tell Jay. The motor is very smooth and pulls from go to whoa. Had a Roper tweak at about 13000 miles but it was very minor. All checked out fine. Other than that, only ever done just regular maintenance on it.

[Rhodan]

It's looking like January 2019 (though I saw Hamlin said we may see it late 2018).

Hot off the press from a couple sources.  No idea if they're reliable but the dates seem reasonable.

https://www.bikewale.com/news/34245-moto-guzzi-v85-to-arrive-in-january-2019.html
http://www.sagmart.com/news/Automobiles/moto-guzzi-v85-to-hit-production-line-this-year

[TimmyTheHog]

It's looking like January 2019 (though I saw Hamlin said we may see it late 2018).

Hot off the press from a couple sources.  No idea if they're reliable but the dates seem reasonable.

https://www.bikewale.com/news/34245-moto-guzzi-v85-to-arrive-in-january-2019.html
http://www.sagmart.com/news/Automobiles/moto-guzzi-v85-to-hit-production-line-this-year

wait what?...didn't they say it goes INTO PRODUCTION in Feb of 2019 before?...now it is for sale in January 2019...?

anyone care to explain...?

[Huzo]

Ok.
Any Aussies want my Mk 2 Le Mans ?

[Unkept]

wait what?...didn't they say it goes INTO PRODUCTION in Feb of 2019 before?...now it is for sale in January 2019...?

anyone care to explain...?

I haven't seen any official announcements of that, hell I asked a dealer on Facebook for information (after they visited Italy for a Piaggio dealer meeting) and got conflicting information with what another dealer said and was shared here. 

I imagine by November's show we'll hear the "real news" and see the production bike.

[TimmyTheHog]

I haven't seen any official announcements of that, hell I asked a dealer on Facebook for information (after they visited Italy for a Piaggio dealer meeting) and got conflicting information with what another dealer said and was shared here. 

I imagine by November's show we'll hear the "real news" and see the production bike.

Lets hope so...right now it is all talk tbh...

I will believe it when I see the bike running...

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I hadn't seen this photo until today, maybe y'all have.



In English, the text reads:

"More space in the saddle than EICMA prototype."
"The ergonomics have been revised to better accommodate the passenger and to prevent the rider's legs from interfering with the cylinders."

[egschade]

I hadn't seen this photo until today, maybe y'all have.

Yep - saw this one. Scary, ain't it? Hope if/when it comes to market the color combos will include something a little less, um, garish.

Also struggling with the eagle on the headlights.

[Huzo]

Why do they insist on painting the engine and drive train black .
The colour looks like a Columbian  drug dealer's bike, but I will have one immediately if they paint them decently.

[Tom]

"Columbian  drug dealer's bike"........

[redrider90]

Why do they insist on painting the engine and drive train black .
The colour looks like a Columbian  drug dealer's bike, but I will have one immediately if they paint them decently.

Actually nice blue valve covers  would have completed the colors of the Columbian National Flag   


FYI:  my nephew is a Major in the Intelligence Unit of US Army with central and South America coming under his purview. He says Columbia is making great strides into controlling and removing it's drug lord past and murder rates are way down.

[giusto]

Heey they posted one of my name suggestions...:)...or it was several of us....Gringa...name d for the mountain directly above the factory


http://discoverv85.motoguzzi.com/en/

[Turin]

I like the new paint scheme. Looks a lot better than the KR Yamaha racing livery on the prototype.

[Scud]

Heey they posted one of my name suggestions...:)...or it was several of us....Gringa...name d for the mountain directly above the factory


http://discoverv85.motoguzzi.com/en/

Gringo = white male tourist in Mexico
Gringa = white female tourist in Mexico

Riding a Gringa opens up all manner of improprieties... buying and selling Gringas... Can I ride your Gringa?   

[IceBlue]

Nice to see my suggestion DAKAR there too.

Ciao

[Turin]

Gringo = white male tourist in Mexico
Gringa = white female tourist in Mexico

Riding a Gringa opens up all manner of improprieties... buying and selling Gringas... Can I ride your Gringa?   

Hahaha. here's a possible future thread  - I was riding my Gringa hard this morning when oil started leaking out of the rear end.

[kidneb]

Sublime humour here.
Shame only that the name of the mountain is Grigna.