V85 TT Merged Threadfest

[jpv7]

So i don't care much for the V85 or this style of bike at all, but just sat on the Ronald McDonald version at the Toronto show for the hell of it.  As a short arse at 5'-7", I could easily touch the floor with both balls of my feet. 

But the seat did feel low, and i felt to be sitting in it rather than on it, with my knees up (yes they are kinda short...) with feet on the pegs.  Then the owner of my local dealer explained that the seat can be raised (3 positions?) for taller riders.  Didn't know that, and it makes sense.  He claims to have sold 7 of them already...and will put one on the dyno as soon as he can.

Nothing against it, and i hope they sell a bunch but it's not for me.  I'll be watching to see what else they do with this motor.

[twowheeladdict]

Well here's what I'll be getting instead. It'll be a couple of months before I commit but it costs half as much as a V85, weighs 30kg+ less, has proper suspension, Luggage etc, etc. AND a modernish DOHC motor rather than a re-hashed antique dressed up as the arse end of a pantomime horse!



 

Pete

9 grand base price in the states for that bike. 

https://www.motomandistributing.com/swm-superdual-t

If that engine is anything like the 600cc thumper from KTM it will be a paint shaker with not smooth RPM at all.

[hauto]

This tread is drifting away from the V85,but I own a 2011 TE630(same motor) it is a very smooth motor.It has nothing to do with the BMW 650 motor that was jammed down Huskys throat in 12 and 13. It will be more off road leaning though.

[jacksonracingcomau]

Paid my deposit this morning for the full house Ronald McDonald version.
Won't turn a wheel in that livery though, will be as per the Beetle photo shop version and either polished or silver anodised rims.
New Behr or Excell at a pinch...

wots the full house ? knew options had to come but only boxes or not so far
Did you get fries with it  ?

fix a price or wait till you get the otherside  ?
was very ish a couple of weeks ago

[Smithy]

Paid my deposit this morning for the full house Ronald McDonald version.
Won't turn a wheel in that livery though, will be as per the Beetle photo shop version and either polished or silver anodised rims.
New Behr or Excell at a pinch...

What dealer are you going through?

I am in a pickle in Vic as I swore years ago after a bad experience with my MV that PS would never get one cent of my money ever again..I know as the distributor they have a finger in the pie and that grated me deep when I heard the news they were the Aust distributors for Guzzi.

[Huzo]

What dealer are you going through?

I am in a pickle in Vic as I swore years ago after a bad experience with my MV that PS would never get one cent of my money ever again..I know as the distributor they have a finger in the pie and that grated me deep when I heard the news they were the Aust distributors for Guzzi.

They shat me over my MV Augusta F4 as well, but bugger it all.
Stevens'll have to do, but they will never get their dirty paws on it. I will take it to Pete if it needs proper work or appraisal.

[pete roper]

I'm retiring very soon, have no interest beyond watching the lies be exposed and have none of the tooling to address issues with the heavily encrypted 7SM controller.

Yeah, I can do the rude mechanicals, but so can you. Don't expect any warranty though even though I'm a qualified mechanic with forty years experience with the ticket to say it.

PS and Piaggio will hang you out to dry. I just hope they are problem free so you don't get fugued over.

Pete

[Huzo]

I'm retiring very soon, have no interest beyond watching the lies be exposed and have none of the tooling to address issues with the heavily encrypted 7SM controller.

Yeah, I can do the rude mechanicals, but so can you. Don't expect any warranty though even though I'm a qualified mechanic with forty years experience with the ticket to say it.

PS and Piaggio will hang you out to dry. I just hope they are problem free so you don't get fugued over.

Pete

I wouldn't reckon the warranty would be worth wiping your backside with anyway..
I'll take my chances with people I trust and that does not include anyone within sniffing distance of the Yarra River..

[ratguzzi]

AF1 have a couple of models in already but the Superduals aren't arriving for a couple of months I believe.

That is correct. That is who I am buying my X from. I was there last week and looked over the 500s. They look as well built as anything out there.
JB

[lucian]

I remember in the not so distant past all the trepidation over the 1400 release. Turned out to be a winning motor. I don't doubt the new 850 won't rival the 14. If piaggio can design and build a 200  h. p. v4 with all it's complexities ,with street reliability, this one should be child's play. I can't wait to get a test ride, it has the potential to be a perfect compromise for the class.

[j.r.r.]

Yeah, just meant with the boxes and garish paint..

Congratulation on your new bike! Excellent choice, V85 TT bikes look fantastic no matter which colour you choose. As far as reliability, Moto Guzzi proven in last few years that they can produce solid bikes. The line of California 1400 and V9 models are problems free and I have no reason to believe V85 TT will be different.
I was seriously considering V85 TT but... I chicken out :) Having bike like this it will be tempting to take it off-road and with my skills I will probably hurt myself on the first attempt. I'm 65 and decided to go with 2016 Eldorado to compliment my 2016 Audace. Big plus is I don't have to learn 'new bike', all controls are the same, just a bit different ergonomics.
I have no doubt you will put a lot of trouble free miles on your V85 TT and you will love every minute of your rides.

[Vagrant]

I'm very optimistic. Just read the Feb issue of M/C news about the Apprillia Touono ( no i can't spell). They talk about it like it's the best bike ever built! Better than the KTM Ducati and Japanese. So yes they know how to make it right. Suspension,HP and fueling all spot on.

[Huzo]

Yep, we're almost there..!
Now all that's required is that they build the damn thing and float it over. I'll show my proof of purchase when there in June and will have a go on one, I think a lap of Lake Como is in order..! 

[elvisboy77]

Yeah, just meant with the boxes and garish paint..

Model 850 T-5 ????

[Huzo]

Model 850 T-5 ????

Dunno mate..?
He knows what it is though.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Still trying to unload some '80s leftovers! 

[Huzo]

Still trying to unload some '80s leftovers! 

That's no way to talk about my ex wife...!

[Huzo]

Prepare to be underwhelmed 

 Dusty

Ok Dusty..
I'm strapped in......!

[bpreynolds]

The first day I got me a fuel pump
And the next day I got me an engine and a trunk
Then I got me a transmission and all the chrome
The little things I could get in my big lunchbox
Like nuts, an' bolts, and all four shocks
But the big stuff we snuck out in my buddy's mobile home.
Now, up to now my plan went all right
'Til we tried to put it all together one night
And that's when we noticed that something was definitely wrong.
The transmission was a fifty three
And the motor turned out to be a seventy three
And when we tried to put in the bolts all the holes were gone.
So we drilled it out so that it would fit
And with a little bit of help with an adapter kit
We had that engine runnin' just like a song
Now the headlight' was another sight
We had two on the left and one on the right
But when we pulled out the switch all three of 'em come on.
The back end looked kinda funny too
But we put it together and when we got through
Well, that's when we noticed that we only had one tail-fin
About that time my wife walked out
And I could see in her eyes that she had her doubts
But she opened the door and said "Honey, take me for a spin."
So we drove up town just to get the tags
And I headed her right on down main drag
I could hear everybody laughin' for blocks around
But up there at the court house they didn't laugh
'Cause to type it up it took the whole staff
And when they got through the title weighed sixty pounds.
I got it one piece at a time
And it wouldn't cost me a dime
You'll know it's me when I come through your town
I'm gonna ride around in style
I'm gonna drive everybody wild
'Cause I'll have the only one there is around

[Cam3512]

Yeah, just meant with the boxes and garish paint..

Dude (mate), did you really just post all that personal info on the internet?

[stubbie]

Peter Stevens just had 20 Huzo's turn up.

[wyno]

It's alright. I already know where he lives. I bags first ride after him. I did lend him mine after all.

[Huzo]

Dude (mate), did you really just post all that personal info on the internet?

I'm not worried, I reckon I'm the only bloke stupid enough to want one..
And anyway, if he's discerning enough to want a Guzzi, he must be a gentleman and thereby by definition, would not engage in cheap chicanery...

[Huzo]

Peter Stevens just had 20 Huzo's turn up.

I never thought I could ever feel sorry for Peter Stevens..
Until now..

[JohninVT]

9 grand base price in the states for that bike. 

https://www.motomandistributing.com/swm-superdual-t

If that engine is anything like the 600cc thumper from KTM it will be a paint shaker with not smooth RPM at all.

It’s a poor value at 9 grand.  It’s nothing but an updated Husky 630.  At 375lbs dry, it’s too heavy to be really good off-road and too light to handle riding two up.  It’s over 400lbs ready to ride.  That’s halfway between a DR650 and a KLR650.  It also has too short maintenance intervals for touring longer than weekends. 

I’ve not ridden a SYM but I have ridden the Husky and while the Superdual pricing underwhelms me....the engine is great.  Plenty of power everywhere and really smooth for a big single. 

[Devildog]

Facebook has a new V85tt group. Worth joining for anyone who is waiting patiently, like me. The discussion over there is that Piaggio has returned a deposit by crediting the buyer's credit card with no explanation to the buyer or dealer. Hope it's just a glitch.

[twowheeladdict]

Facebook has a new V85tt group. Worth joining for anyone who is waiting patiently, like me. The discussion over there is that Piaggio has returned a deposit by crediting the buyer's credit card with no explanation to the buyer or dealer. Hope it's just a glitch.
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I watch my wife do facebook and No Thank You!  Work uses Facebook as an example in our security training because of the potential to provide personal information to the world. 

[janguzzi]

An Interview with Macro Lambri:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHEMLLZ2MM

A look at the production!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHEMLLZ2MM&feature=youtu.be&t=165

[TimmyTheHog]

An Interview with Macro Lambri:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHEMLLZ2MM

A look at the production!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHEMLLZ2MM&feature=youtu.be&t=165

Oh my! Finally hear the engine at the end!!!!!

Sounds like a Guzzi! 

[usedtobefast]

An Interview with Macro Lambri:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHEMLLZ2MM

A look at the production!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHEMLLZ2MM&feature=youtu.be&t=165

Hey ... the first bike off the production line is missing the windshield!  Whoops.