Comments on: Piaggio Shows Dealers Two New Moto Guzzi Models (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Cyclemotorist http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16520 Cyclemotorist Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:37:52 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16520 Harry above says, "V-twins have too much vibration, not for me." Harry, 90º V-twins like the Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Honda's RC51, Suzuki V-Stroms and SVs have perfect primary balance -the same as a four cylinder or BMW boxer. V-twins that do not have perfect primary balance are less than 90º like Harley Davidson's 45º V-twins. But even then the vibration can be controlled with balance shafts or rubber mounting. Harry above says, “V-twins have too much vibration, not for me.”

Harry, 90º V-twins like the Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Honda’s RC51, Suzuki V-Stroms and SVs have perfect primary balance -the same as a four cylinder or BMW boxer.

V-twins that do not have perfect primary balance are less than 90º like Harley Davidson’s 45º V-twins. But even then the vibration can be controlled with balance shafts or rubber mounting.

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]]> By: zonarosso http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16260 zonarosso Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:59:06 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16260 Guzzi- keep doing what you're doing! Please don't go mainstream like Ducati did. The throb of a Guzzi is completely different than a Ducati or an Aprilia, Morini,etc. Perhaps Guzzi should bring back the supercharged four cylinder they did in the fifties! Guzzi's are like the blues- if someone has to explain it to you_ _ _ _ Guzzi- keep doing what you’re doing! Please don’t go mainstream like Ducati did. The throb of a Guzzi is completely different than a Ducati or an Aprilia, Morini,etc. Perhaps Guzzi should bring back the supercharged four cylinder they did in the fifties! Guzzi’s are like the blues- if someone has to explain it to you_ _ _ _

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]]> By: Donnie http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16096 Donnie Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:16:22 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16096 The Cali cruiser just makes me think about... http://futuramarama.tumblr.com/post/102112254/your-neutralness-its-a-beige-alert-if-i Love the Scrambler though. The Cali cruiser just makes me think about…

http://futuramarama.tumblr.com/post/102112254/your-neutralness-its-a-beige-alert-if-i

Love the Scrambler though.

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]]> By: Old town hick http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16056 Old town hick Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:26:38 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16056 Does Guzzi actually have enough customers these days to also have what could be defined as a "core group"? Seems to me this would number about 7. Don't get me wrong, I have liked them ever since I first saw one about thirty years ago. I just don't know when I can even look at them now let alone buy one. Does Guzzi actually have enough customers these days to also have what could be defined as a “core group”? Seems to me this would number about 7.

Don’t get me wrong, I have liked them ever since I first saw one about thirty years ago. I just don’t know when I can even look at them now let alone buy one.

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]]> By: William http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16051 William Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:55:20 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16051 I like the look of the Scrambler model. It looks a little top heavy, but I bet it rides fine. I had a chance to ride a Guzzi 750 a few years ago and it was smooth. Not a quick bike, but it was a comfortable couple of hours. There was plenty of real world power and torque for the street. They are a little pricey and I really don't have a dealer close by, but they do produce a quality built motorcycle. I like the look of the Scrambler model. It looks a little top heavy, but I bet it rides fine.

I had a chance to ride a Guzzi 750 a few years ago and it was smooth. Not a quick bike, but it was a comfortable couple of hours. There was plenty of real world power and torque for the street.

They are a little pricey and I really don’t have a dealer close by, but they do produce a quality built motorcycle.

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]]> By: MarkF http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16050 MarkF Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:37:06 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16050 Hate the Cali, love the Scrambler. The old California lines were great, it just needed a little bigger motor, say 1300cc. The Kawi look-a-like does nothing for me. Guzzi definitely has followed the Triumph model, Bonnie, Thruxton then Scambler. Just wish it had a steel or aluminum tank. Oh, yeah, what ever happened to the Bellagio? Hate the Cali, love the Scrambler. The old California lines were great, it just needed a little bigger motor, say 1300cc. The Kawi look-a-like does nothing for me. Guzzi definitely has followed the Triumph model, Bonnie, Thruxton then Scambler. Just wish it had a steel or aluminum tank. Oh, yeah, what ever happened to the Bellagio?

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]]> By: mikey http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16039 mikey Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:17:41 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16039 Stuck in the past.... yeah, from a company that made a racing 500cc V8 with 4 valves per cyl in the 50's. Nothing wrong with a real world torquey shaft drive motorcycle that will still be running 100-200 thousand miles from now, instead of a disposable inline4 sport bike with a piece of stick on foam for a seat. Its the difference between motorcycle as a transportation device instead of a weekend warrior toy. Stuck in the past…. yeah, from a company that made a racing 500cc V8 with 4 valves per cyl in the 50′s.
Nothing wrong with a real world torquey shaft drive motorcycle that will still be running 100-200 thousand miles from now, instead of a disposable inline4 sport bike with a piece of stick on foam for a seat. Its the difference between motorcycle as a transportation device instead of a weekend warrior toy.

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]]> By: MG Norge http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16032 MG Norge Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:50:24 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16032 "I’ve always wondered about riding a ‘Goose, don’t your knees take a pounding against those cylinder heads? I realize it’s so Italian to not worry about comfort in the face of style . . . ." I'm 6'8" tall and my knees just only slightly brush one valve cover if I tuck them in tightly. For the most part I never realize I have those big pots sticking out in the breeze while riding. “I’ve always wondered about riding a ‘Goose, don’t your knees take a pounding against those cylinder heads? I realize it’s so Italian to not worry about comfort in the face of style . . . .”

I’m 6’8″ tall and my knees just only slightly brush one valve cover if I tuck them in tightly. For the most part I never realize I have those big pots sticking out in the breeze while riding.

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]]> By: MG Norge http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16029 MG Norge Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:33:43 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16029 If you're looking for class leading horsepower numbers you won't find it. But take one for a spin and you'll find a very satisfying, comfortable ride. Compared to most vehicles around you they are plenty fast. All I can say is go ride one. That's all it took for me and I've ridden all kinds of bikes for over 45 years! If you’re looking for class leading horsepower numbers you won’t find it. But take one for a spin and you’ll find a very satisfying, comfortable ride. Compared to most vehicles around you they are plenty fast.

All I can say is go ride one. That’s all it took for me and I’ve ridden all kinds of bikes for over 45 years!

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]]> By: Butch http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/01/piaggio-shows-dealers-two-new-moto-guzzi-models/comment-page-1/#comment-16024 Butch Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:57:01 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=13441#comment-16024 Not much can be done with that engine configuration. 2 valves, 3 valves, 4 valves, lotsa grunt, not much horsepower. Stuck in the past, much like HD. While I understand the nostalgic aspect of the design, I can't help but wonder what will happen to them once the boomers are too old to ride/buy them. Nice to look at though. Not much can be done with that engine configuration. 2 valves, 3 valves, 4 valves, lotsa grunt, not much horsepower. Stuck in the past, much like HD.

While I understand the nostalgic aspect of the design, I can’t help but wonder what will happen to them once the boomers are too old to ride/buy them. Nice to look at though.

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