Author Topic: V85 TT Merged Threadfest (Read 519321 times)

Scud · « **Reply #480 on:** June 24, 2018, 03:14:44 PM »

Quote from: Turin on June 17, 2018, 02:31:30 AM

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

So much potential double-entendre. We could imagine an off-road ride report... I was banging rocks on my Gringa when I bottomed out and her rear end kicked up high. Where is the shock rebound adjuster?

guzzisteve · « **Reply #481 on:** June 24, 2018, 03:40:53 PM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on January 26, 2018, 11:57:32 AM

Maybe the new mill will have a cam chain instead of pushrods.

And when the top end is TOO much it will blow the crank out of the case, welcome to the smallblock engine.

Scud · « **Reply #482 on:** June 24, 2018, 04:12:22 PM »

I still hope they sell a lot of them. I think the tribute yellow, white, and red is pretty cool.

I could imagine replacing my Ducati ST3 with a V85 (whatever it's called) in a year or so - if the V85 proves to be a good tourer and has decent dirt road manners. A lot does depend on the new motor...

roadscum · « **Reply #483 on:** June 24, 2018, 11:12:32 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on June 15, 2018, 04:26:39 PM

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."

Anxiously awaiting a test ride.... hope they add a low fender of some soft of mud guard to keep the sh$t off the motor.

Paul

Huzo · « **Reply #484 on:** June 25, 2018, 12:49:30 AM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on June 24, 2018, 03:40:53 PM

And when the top end is TOO much it will blow the crank out of the case, welcome to the smallblock engine.

Well yes Steve..
But if the predictions of the boffins are to be believed, then that will never happen, because it's all just a big pipe dream..and we're never going to see it anyhoo...
At least it was a year ago...

Imagine the hours of fun some of us will have collating all the comments that have been posted suggesting those who dared to hope, are just a bunch of tossers..

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #485 on:** July 04, 2018, 10:01:20 AM »

"Enduro concept becomes reality"

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorradonline.de%2Fmotorraeder%2Fmoto-guzzi-v85-erlkoenig-2018.983808.html&edit-text=

egschade · « **Reply #486 on:** July 04, 2018, 12:35:33 PM »

If this is actually the production color I may be forced to leave a deposit! Much better than the previous circus color schemes (apologies to those who liked the bright colors).

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #487 on:** July 04, 2018, 12:40:07 PM »

Quote from: egschade on July 04, 2018, 12:35:33 PM

If this is actually the production color I may be forced to leave a deposit! Much better than the previous circus color schemes (apologies to those who liked the bright colors).

I am with you on this...lol...

maybe the tank may have some white/gray stripes, but that blacked out fender + the tall tinted fairing looks nice!

blackcat · « **Reply #488 on:** July 04, 2018, 12:45:20 PM »

"And the fine Öhlins spring elements of the study will probably not be included in the series."

I understand why, but it should be offered as an option.

pauldaytona · « **Reply #489 on:** July 04, 2018, 01:48:46 PM »

Quote from: blackcat on July 04, 2018, 12:45:20 PM

"And the fine �hlins spring elements of the study will probably not be included in the series."

I understand why, but it should be offered as an option.

with the axle before the legs, there won't fit anything Ohlins has.

pictures are with two different test drivers, so it will fit 200+ drivers

bad Chad · « **Reply #490 on:** July 04, 2018, 02:39:28 PM »

That has to be a Proto type color as not to attract the attention of the press ha hA. But I agree it does look good in black

Dogwalker · « **Reply #491 on:** July 04, 2018, 02:47:56 PM »

Here too:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/moto-guzzi-v85/

The V9 test bikes, when first spotted, were black as well.

motocruz · « **Reply #492 on:** July 04, 2018, 03:36:35 PM »

I absolutely want this bike.
I've had my eyes on the Stelvio for a lot time, but don't like the idea of such a big bike for true/off back roads. The biggest difference between the prototype and production is the exhaust system. Look at the clean pipes with no catalyst on the proto and look at all the crap an the production model. Biggest factor for me will be the horse power. With 30 plus years on large 1100's I do not want a 40-50 hp bike must be at least 75 plus for a good all around bike, for an 850.

giusto · « **Reply #493 on:** July 04, 2018, 05:18:32 PM »

Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on July 04, 2018, 10:01:20 AM

"Enduro concept becomes reality"

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorradonline.de%2Fmotorraeder%2Fmoto-guzzi-v85-erlkoenig-2018.983808.html&edit-text=

Thanks Charlie

I've been surfing for new news on the V85 every other day....awesome...I'm excited....yu gotta believe...nay Sayers have a look

Muzz · « **Reply #494 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:59:01 PM »

Single sided rear shock. My guess would be so that the high level muffler can be tucked in out of the way.

egschade · « **Reply #495 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:57:56 PM »

Quote from: motocruz on July 04, 2018, 03:36:35 PM

<SNIP> With 30 plus years on large 1100's I do not want a 40-50 hp bike must be at least 75 plus for a good all around bike, for an 850.

I'm coming off Cali & Breva 1100's and a Griso 1200. At first I thought that I'd really miss the big-block power but as my V7 III is breaking in I'm finding it has all the power I need and is sooo smooth. Even if the V85 only manages 60-65 it will warrant a test ride. Big key for me will be the bike's weight. I'll take 60 hp at 450 lbs over 100 hp and 600 lbs (Stelvio) every day of the week.

bad Chad · « **Reply #496 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:55:05 PM »

Great, but lets not give up and settle before the girl even gets out of the barn!

roadscum · « **Reply #497 on:** July 04, 2018, 09:18:06 PM »

Quote from: Muzz on July 04, 2018, 06:59:01 PM

Single sided rear shock. My guess would be so that the high level muffler can be tucked in out of the way.

My guess is that is a cost driven design to keep cost down.

Paul

Huzo · « **Reply #498 on:** July 05, 2018, 02:43:39 AM »

Jeez guys, can we ease off on the tsunami of comments..?
I have to go back through all of these and dig up the ones that suggest it's all a big load of BS...!
But it'll be worth it..

Kev m · « **Reply #499 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:24:05 AM »

Quote from: Huzo on July 05, 2018, 02:43:39 AM

I have to go back through all of these and dig up the ones that suggest it's all a big load of BS...!
But it'll be worth it..

No, not really...

Unkept · « **Reply #500 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:27:28 AM »

Quote from: TimmyTheHog on July 04, 2018, 12:40:07 PM

I am with you on this...lol...

maybe the tank may have some white/gray stripes, but that blacked out fender + the tall tinted fairing looks nice!

It brings me a smile to finally see the small block on the road in a new frame. :) It's been cradled by the same design since it's inception... The Ippo only got a photoshoot.

Shorty · « **Reply #501 on:** July 21, 2018, 05:09:36 PM »

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/moto-guzzi-v85/

giusto · « **Reply #502 on:** July 21, 2018, 05:22:37 PM »

Quote from: TimmyTheHog on March 06, 2018, 03:21:57 PM

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

This will be interesting... three months Agostini said they thought they'd have them for sale from their Mandello shop in September
I'd bet their here by june 2019 or earlier.

JJ · « **Reply #503 on:** July 21, 2018, 07:45:41 PM »

Friend of a friend said he saw one for sale in a shop near Milan!!!

Good looking modern Guzzi!!!

bad Chad · « **Reply #504 on:** July 22, 2018, 11:46:36 AM »

Your friend would be wrong.

PeteS · « **Reply #505 on:** July 22, 2018, 02:23:43 PM »

Quote from: giusto on July 21, 2018, 05:22:37 PM

This will be interesting... three months Agostini said they thought they'd have them for sale from their Mandello shop in September
I'd bet their here by june 2019 or earlier.

Probably a fair guess. I called a dealer with the intention of reserving one after hearing they may be here in the fall. He said next spring at the earliest. So I am on hold. Maybe when they hit the dealers in Italy I may get serious again.

Pete

inditx · « **Reply #506 on:** July 22, 2018, 04:21:09 PM »

Best MG dealer I know says March 2019.

Archangel · « **Reply #507 on:** July 22, 2018, 04:52:23 PM »

Still waiting on the specs. Bike really needs to be smaller and 150 - 200 lbs lighter than my Stelvio to keep my interest up.

giusto · « **Reply #508 on:** July 22, 2018, 05:42:31 PM »

Quote from: Archangel on July 22, 2018, 04:52:23 PM

Still waiting on the specs. Bike really needs to be smaller and 150 - 200 lbs lighter than my Stelvio to keep my interest up.

That’s the plan
So they say

JJ · « **Reply #509 on:** July 22, 2018, 06:52:27 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on July 22, 2018, 11:46:36 AM

Your would be wrong.

OK-OK...don't shoot the messenger!! (Just sayin' what I heard and passed it along!!)

Just add it to the "FAKE NEWS" section!!

News:

Author Topic: V85 TT Merged Threadfest (Read 519321 times)