Author Topic: V85 TT Merged Threadfest (Read 519068 times)

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #1260 on:** February 07, 2019, 02:38:41 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on February 07, 2019, 02:31:33 PM

You'd think someone would publish some test ride reviews since the bikes are coming out the building.

I am waiting for those as well...there got to be one of two 3rd party test riders beside from Guzzi's own team...

LowRyter · « **Reply #1261 on:** February 07, 2019, 03:08:29 PM »

Quote from: TimmyTheHog on February 07, 2019, 02:38:41 PM

I am waiting for those as well...there got to be one of two 3rd party test riders beside from Guzzi's own team...

We might have the first published test riders here on the board.

Devildog · « **Reply #1262 on:** February 07, 2019, 03:41:24 PM »

Who needs road tests, just have faith it's going to be an awesome bike. But,I'm not putting down $2k to test that theory.

bad Chad · « **Reply #1263 on:** February 07, 2019, 04:51:24 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on February 07, 2019, 02:31:33 PM

You'd think someone would publish some test ride reviews since the bikes are coming out the building.

Patience Grasshopper According to the release, production began yesterday!

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #1264 on:** February 07, 2019, 05:06:52 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on February 07, 2019, 04:51:24 PM

Patience Grasshopper According to the release, production began yesterday!

Before or after the Grappa

Quote from: bad Chad on February 07, 2019, 02:25:44 PM

February delivery is for Europe, NA will have to wait slightly longer.

It is slotted for Mid May delivery for US, Mid June for Canada...

beetle · « **Reply #1265 on:** February 07, 2019, 06:44:40 PM »

First v85tt rolls off the production line...

tazio · « **Reply #1266 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:14:56 PM »

I may be bias, but THAT bike is a looker !!

Kiwi Dave · « **Reply #1267 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:52:47 PM »

Quote from: Muzz on February 07, 2019, 02:29:33 PM

During our recent visit to NZ's capital Wellington, I called in to Scooterazzi/Motorazzi. I have gotten to know the owner on the Guzzi rallys I have been on. He is expecting to see them in April down here.

I've been told early May, twelve are expected. I'm at the top of the list!

giusto · « **Reply #1268 on:** February 07, 2019, 07:59:38 PM »

Quote from: beetle on February 07, 2019, 06:44:40 PM

First v85tt rolls off the production line...

Yup and it must have been black shirt day !!

Very cool photo...thanks for sharing!!

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #1269 on:** February 07, 2019, 08:04:10 PM »

I thought he was holding a pint...

It's been a long day...

But yes, this is such a gorgeous bike...it def grew on me quite a bit...!

Also the bike seems to be quite straight up...

I am truly hoping our lovely DOT will not touch the side stand as how they did with V7 and Stelvio...and caused issues with the center stand hitting...

lucian · « **Reply #1270 on:** February 07, 2019, 08:49:30 PM »

That is pretty nice looking package. Do I see some Aprilia influence or am I just imagining that?

Tusayan · « **Reply #1271 on:** February 07, 2019, 09:36:32 PM »

Quote from: lucian on February 07, 2019, 08:49:30 PM

That is pretty nice looking package. Do I see some Aprilia influence or am I just imagining that?

I counted 50 people in the photo - last I heard that is roughly half the people who work at Mandello. This is not a big factory with lots of departments, and it has no remaining design capability. The small block mechanical upgrades etc would have been designed by people at Piaggio HQ in Pontedera, the chassis and bodywork very likely by Aprilia in Noale, or as a joint effort between HQ and Aprilia.

It's a great photo and a great looking bike. I note that there is nobody that you could call greatly overweight - the Mandello lifestyle must be a good one.

Muzz · « **Reply #1272 on:** February 08, 2019, 12:40:15 AM »

Quote from: Kiwi Dave on February 07, 2019, 07:52:47 PM

I've been told early May, twelve are expected. I'm at the top of the list!

I'm envious Dave. That is a nice looking all purpose bike. Eminently suitable for NZ.

Huzo · « **Reply #1273 on:** February 08, 2019, 01:06:41 AM »

The procedure here, is that if it arrives while I'm overseas in Europe, May or June..
My partner will go to Melbourne in my Hilux with a signed cheque, bring it home and tuck it into the storage unit 'till I get home.
Then I'll fit this...

arrange this...

and we're done...!
Simples...

bad Chad · « **Reply #1274 on:** February 08, 2019, 02:42:24 AM »

Very cool pic. The guy squatting next to the front tire sporting a sweet “pencil “ stash is the plant manager. He’s been in that position for 15 years, maybe a good deal more.

I count exactly one person with two X chromosomes!

pete roper · « **Reply #1275 on:** February 08, 2019, 03:48:38 AM »

I'm glad someone's happy with it.

fossil · « **Reply #1276 on:** February 08, 2019, 04:39:43 AM »

Quote from: lucian on February 07, 2019, 08:49:30 PM

That is pretty nice looking package. Do I see some Aprilia influence or am I just imagining that?

The bike is developed entirely at Aprilia. As are parts of the engine of the V7 I - II, and the complete engine of the V7 III and the V9. And that is why it will work. By the way, the magazine "Motorrad" has ridden a prototype bike for about 300 km and they like it.

bpreynolds · « **Reply #1277 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:26:12 AM »

Quote from: fossil on February 08, 2019, 04:39:43 AM

The bike is developed entirely at Aprilia. As are parts of the engine of the V7 I - II, and the complete engine of the V7 III and the V9. And that is why it will work. By the way, the magazine "Motorrad" has ridden a prototype bike for about 300 km and they like it.

Got a link for that? Google translate, perhaps?

s1120 · « **Reply #1278 on:** February 08, 2019, 05:51:25 AM »

Not sure if I said it on here... But im not normally into the adventure bikes.. that being said, I think that is by far the best looking of the breed!!

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #1279 on:** February 08, 2019, 06:50:31 AM »

Quote from: beetle on February 07, 2019, 06:44:40 PM

First v85tt rolls off the production line...

That picture is now my desktop background.

T4halo · « **Reply #1280 on:** February 08, 2019, 08:27:11 AM »

I really think those will sell. It will be pretty cool if they actually get 65hp to the rear wheel and the engine holds up for years and years.

T4

janguzzi · « **Reply #1281 on:** February 08, 2019, 08:33:38 AM »

A link to the German article:
https://www.wsc-neuss.info/app/download/11165439194/V85+TT+Fahrbericht.pdf
(It is not a test. It is more less the same report as published in the Italian magazine.)

steven c · « **Reply #1282 on:** February 08, 2019, 08:48:41 AM »

Thats a great looking bike. I may have to have a garage sale....

lucian · « **Reply #1283 on:** February 08, 2019, 09:30:22 AM »

I wonder if you will be able to see the eagle wings coming at you in the headlight beam. Reminds me of the search light Gotham city put up to find Batman.

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #1284 on:** February 08, 2019, 10:33:35 AM »

Quote from: lucian on February 08, 2019, 09:30:22 AM

I wonder if you will be able to see the eagle wings coming at you in the headlight beam. Reminds me of the search light Gotham city put up to find Batman.

That Eagle is apparently the Daytime Running Light...

Think you can see that from the promo video they have around the net.

LowRyter · « **Reply #1285 on:** February 08, 2019, 12:11:57 PM »

Personally, I think most adventure bikes look hideous. I think this bike is attractive.

fossil · « **Reply #1286 on:** February 09, 2019, 04:28:31 AM »

Quote from: bpreynolds on February 08, 2019, 05:26:12 AM

Got a link for that? Google translate, perhaps?

Several interviews with Piaggio - and Guzzi officials in diverse of our printed magazines.

Smithy · « **Reply #1287 on:** February 09, 2019, 06:06:16 AM »

This is going to be a big hit and will inject some cash back into MG to hopefully fund some more cool bikes. I was keen on this at the start but it felt like it was dragging out too much so I started to look at other bikes...this has me keen again. Cant wait to see them in the dealers..

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #1288 on:** February 09, 2019, 06:59:22 AM »

Enzo at Cadre' Cycle told a friend and I mid May. I'm looking forward to it.

John Henry

blu guzz · « **Reply #1289 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:49:36 AM »

If Guzzi/Piaggio can nail this, then it could mean much more foot traffic for the dealers. Not everyone who comes in will leave on a V85, but will get a good look at a Guzzi in the metal (some will buy V7s and others) which is much more impressive than on the printed page or online. A good thing. But, nailing it for me means having a bike that is not a beta tester for the early adopters and critically, having it to the dealers in the spring. I don't think the track record on either of these has been very good in the past. I don't think this matters as much with anyone who is on the forum because we are the hardcore, but if they hope to expand their base even a little, they have a lot to overcome with the rest of the riding public. I have a good riding friend who buys a lot of bikes and has had 5 MGs over the years, the last new one in 04. That bike was such a nightmare that he won't even consider them now. He could possibly be won back if Piaggio can match the experience he has had with several modern Triumphs he has bought recently. They don't have to and can't really be expected to meet Japanese standards, but much better than in the past. My California has been nearly flawless in 10k+ miles, but they need to convince others that the bikes are that good. Although no one has said it, in corporate HQ, they could be deciding MG's fate based on the launch of this one bike. Here's hoping.

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Author Topic: V85 TT Merged Threadfest (Read 519068 times)

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