Author Topic: Does Guzzi need a small bike? (Read 9436 times)

steven c · « **on:** March 14, 2018, 09:34:54 AM »

The under 400cc category seems to be the new growth market for bikes, low cost, simple,bikes, maybe it's time for the new Falcone? Though to make a profit it would may have to be made some place like India or Thailand. Just a thought after reading about the new BMW GS310.

Toecutter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2018, 09:39:25 AM »

"Moto Guzzi... how the "I" should be.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2018, 09:41:52 AM »

I would buy a really new Falcone.. or it's little brother. I couldn't care less about another cruiser.

flip · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2018, 09:53:33 AM »

Not trying to be a troll but Moto Guzzi's 750 is pretty close to the size and horse power of the Kawasaki 400 Ninja.

rider33 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2018, 10:10:07 AM »

a 750 passes for a mid-sized bike these days but for a non-rider, it's still a big, expensive, heavy machine. Not to reprise the moped thread here but most of us likely came into this originally on tiddlers in the 50-300cc range. At that displacement, price, weight,and power are more manageable which likely makes entry for the non-rider more accessible. Net, net, yes, Guzzi would to well to have a little bike as they have had in the past. Hell, I might even buy one as little little bikes can be a hellofa lot of fun.
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Don G · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2018, 10:10:29 AM »

Yeah, I thought that they already had a small bike.... DonG

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2018, 10:21:12 AM »

Dorcia won't ride a motorcycle, but she'll come back grinning from ear to ear on a small scooter..

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2018, 10:46:00 AM »

No, they need a Large Big Block Lemans.

yogidozer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2018, 11:10:35 AM »

JFCHARRUA (from Uruguay

) posted a few pictures of a Royal Enfield his father has. Beautiful, simple bike.
I can just imagine how fun that would be on rural, country roads, looking for new fly fishing places.
I think a bike similar to that just might sell well. For younger riders, women (no offence) or just as a second/third bike to those looking for a simpler, fun bike.
Here's a couple of the pictures he posted.

Mr Pootle · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2018, 12:02:43 PM »

In some ways the most fun I had on a bike was on my Yamaha AS1. I commuted 20 miles each way on it for a summer, rode it in the snow in the winter, I owned it for about ten years. I wish I’d kept it.

JJ · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2018, 12:10:47 PM »

Quote from: Mr Pootle on March 14, 2018, 12:02:43 PM

In some ways the most fun I had on a bike was on my Yamaha AS1. I commuted 20 miles each way on it for a summer, rode it in the snow in the winter, I owned it for about ten years. I wish I�d kept it.

I always thought this would be a fun little bike! The Yamaha SR400!

Shorty · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2018, 01:18:59 PM »

Quote from: JJ on March 14, 2018, 12:10:47 PM

I always thought this would be a fun little bike! The Yamaha SR400!

I would probably own one if they put an electric leg on it. Until then, this will have to do...

oldbike54 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2018, 01:27:33 PM »

Quote from: Shorty on March 14, 2018, 01:18:59 PM

I would probably own one if they put an electric leg on it. Until then, this will have to do...

Larry , I always kinda thought you could simply "scare" anything under 1,000 CC's into starting

Dusty

jcctx · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2018, 01:38:49 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on March 14, 2018, 01:27:33 PM

Larry , I always kinda thought you could simply "scare" anything under 1,000 CC's into starting

Dusty

Obviously, you NEVER owned a 441 Victor (BSA)!!!!!!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2018, 01:57:01 PM »

Quote from: jcctx on March 14, 2018, 01:38:49 PM

Obviously, you NEVER owned a 441 Victor (BSA)!!!!!!

OK , having owned a 441 Shooting Star , that might be the exception Joe

Dusty

Ncdan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2018, 02:01:20 PM »

Didn�t Suzuki have a 650 one lunger at one time. That was a nice little thumper.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2018, 02:19:35 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on March 14, 2018, 10:46:00 AM

No, they need a Large Big Block Lemans.

Zackly!

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2018, 03:22:10 PM »

I am seriously considering one of these as my next "tiddler" for local putting around...

1. Kawasaki Versys 300
2. Suzuki Van Van 200

Something small like that anyway...Dealers / service / parts for both nearby me...

upload photo on web

Murray · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2018, 03:23:06 PM »

Quote from: steven c on March 14, 2018, 09:34:54 AM

The under 400cc category seems to be the new growth market for bikes, low cost, simple,bikes, maybe it's time for the new Falcone? Though to make a profit it would may have to be made some place like India or Thailand. Just a thought after reading about the new BMW GS310.

And how many of members here would howl about tis not a real Guzzi not made in italy etc etc. If you have a hunt around a few years ago there was a rumour they were going to move the factory out of Mandello and much hand wringing anxiety abound. Piaggio also has a couple of other companies like Aprilia, Gilera and Vespa which might be better served by such a model.

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2018, 07:30:09 PM »

Made in India, you must be joking, that would be the death nell of Guzzi

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fotoguzzi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2018, 07:53:22 PM »

Quote from: Ncdan on March 14, 2018, 02:01:20 PM

Didn�t Suzuki have a 650 one lunger at one time. That was a nice little thumper.

they still do it's called a DR650... 360# !

vintage53 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2018, 07:59:50 PM »

Has anyone every seen this 400gts. (1974 )

ohiorider · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2018, 08:01:42 PM »

Question: Does Guzzi need a smaller bike?

My Answer: No. (IMHO)

Why?: Guzzi has problems above and beyond bringing out yet another bike.

Bob

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2018, 08:23:11 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on March 14, 2018, 07:53:22 PM

they still do it's called a DR650... 360# !

And the Boulevard S40...

keener · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2018, 08:26:48 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on March 14, 2018, 10:46:00 AM

No, they need a Large Big Block Lemans.

keener · « **Reply #25 on:** March 14, 2018, 08:29:38 PM »

Quote from: Mr Pootle on March 14, 2018, 12:02:43 PM

In some ways the most fun I had on a bike was on my Yamaha AS1. I commuted 20 miles each way on it for a summer, rode it in the snow in the winter, I owned it for about ten years. I wish I�d kept it.

Had one too....and i wish i still had it as well ....one came up for sale last year , $3900.00

cbrider · « **Reply #26 on:** March 14, 2018, 08:31:18 PM »

Quote from: Shorty on March 14, 2018, 01:18:59 PM

Until then, this will have to do...

Is that a Bonneville sidecar rig in the background?

oldbike54 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 14, 2018, 08:41:31 PM »

Quote from: cbrider on March 14, 2018, 08:31:18 PM

Is that a Bonneville sidecar rig in the background?

Obviously I'm not Shorty , but yes that is a Bonneville Hack . Come to Cedar Vale and see it in person , and meet the , er , well "eccentric" guy that owns it

Dusty

jas67 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 14, 2018, 09:56:32 PM »

Quote from: vintage53 on March 14, 2018, 07:59:50 PM

Has anyone every seen this 400gts. (1974 )

Benelli copy of a Honda with Guzzi badges.

Shorty · « **Reply #29 on:** March 15, 2018, 12:50:34 AM »

Quote from: cbrider on March 14, 2018, 08:31:18 PM

Is that a Bonneville sidecar rig in the background?

Yes. 2005 Bonneville with unknown age Dnepr sidecar.

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