Does Guzzi need a small bike?

[keener]

No.

Guzzi can position themselves at the top end of the market.

They need:

Big block Lemans
Better dealer networks.
Get out and advertise. Most people know of Guzzi but are surprised and impressed with the modern stuff. They just have never seen them.

 :1:       Build a big block bike and they will come  ...go big or go home... the 750 are Guzzis small bike..

[ChuckH]

No.  Guzzi can position themselves at the top end of the market.

They need:  Big block Lemans...Better dealer networks...Get out and advertise. Most people know of Guzzi but are surprised and impressed with the modern stuff. They just have never seen them. 

 :1:  Guzzi is a small, motorcycle manufacturer in niche markets.  Their capability is ~7K bikes/year, the US/Canada market is ~10% of that total.  IMO, it makes no sense for them to move into the "small bike" market where reasonable profits depend on large volumes of bikes being sold.

[keener]

the 750 that Guzzi makes is a nice little bike in all its forms , to me its Guzzis little gem and has a great following .
its good stuff ....i like it .
were done this is it....

Build big blocks 1000cc, 1200cc, four valve heads , modern components...call them Lemans  etc and i will buy one. 
 

[twowings]

I'd absolutely LOVE a good trail bike. Like 400cc or so.  Something around 300 lbs that I could throw around these Ozark Mountain trails. A competitor to the suzuki DR-Z400S.