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MFG
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 06:08 pm |
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Launch time again... this is Moto Guzzi's V7 Classic. Running gear comes from the Breva 750, the pushrod 2v motor makes a claimed 48bhp, intended as a kinda easy-to-ride first bike. Maybe plays the same role in the range as Triumph's Bonneville.
Like it? Interested? Questions?
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karTER
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 06:15 pm |
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The more I am beginning to see the newer Guzzi models, the more I realise what I may have missed out on. I like that. Lots.
I can see the need for spoked wheels as it is entirely within keeping of the overall effect, but they would be a pain through the English winter though.
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 06:17 pm |
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| Quite nice,wonder how it would look in a `Thruxton` version,clipons and oldie triton style seat?
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 06:59 pm |
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Looks allright, less razzamatazzy retro than the Triumphs or Harleys which can only be a good thing. I'd feel less embarassed on that Guzzi than on a lot of 'retro' cruisers.
Probably a worthy addition to the options available to new riders, but I don't expect that they'll sell that many. Apart from anything else, they won't be offering the finance deals or the availability of the competition. Guzzi's prices are generally keen though.
What might make the difference would be the evangelising zeal of a motorcycle magazine that seems to have fully embraced 50bhp as the golden mean. I don't suppose that Bike has already lined up a group test of the Guzzi Classic, the Bonneville something, the 883 Sportster and so on, has it?
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JonC
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 07:03 pm |
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PaulR wrote: Looks allright, less razzamatazzy retro than the Triumphs or Harleys which can only be a good thing. I'd feel less embarassed on that Guzzi than on a lot of 'retro' cruisers.
Probably a worthy addition to the options available to new riders, but I don't expect that they'll sell that many. Apart from anything else, they won't be offering the finance deals or the availability of the competition. Guzzi's prices are generally keen though.
What might make the difference would be the evangelising zeal of a motorcycle magazine that seems to have fully embraced 50bhp as the golden mean. I don't suppose that Bike has already lined up a group test of the Guzzi Classic, the Bonneville something, the 883 Sportster and so on, has it?
+1. I think I'd probably feel pretty good on it, very retro/cool indeed!!  I'd like it with the 2 valve Griso/1100 Breva engine...for a bit more grunt. Nice bike. 
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 07:47 pm |
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Nice enough if you are into the old retro McQueen scrambler look I suppose. Definitely a 2nd/sunny days bike.
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 07:54 pm |
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| *yawn*
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 10:14 pm |
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Nice bike but would prefer a 940cc version. Its a nice powertrain though - as I should know!!
They might sell a few, but I would have still chosen the Breva over the V7 Classic. Now if was 75hp...
Pauls right - test all the 50ish hp bikes together. Its a very good first big bike size if you are not interested in the power race.
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 10:20 pm |
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Very Le Mans.
I quite like it actually.
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 10:42 pm |
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MFG wrote: Launch time again... this is Moto Guzzi's V7 Classic. Running gear comes from the Breva 750, the pushrod 2v motor makes a claimed 48bhp, intended as a kinda easy-to-ride first bike. Maybe plays the same role in the range as Triumph's Bonneville.
Like it? Interested? Questions?
This bike has been bought out to compete with the likes of Triumphs Bonneville but it has an ace up it's sleeve.
The Triumph, good bike though it undoubtably is, isn't a real Triumph in the historical sense.
It's just a name bought by a rich businessman who launched a series of bikes on the back of a heritage that has nothing to do with the current Hinkley incarnations.
The Guzzi though, is a real Guzzi.
It's got the heritage / history, to go with the badge and for that reason alone, I'd be inclined to go for this bike over the Triumph, if I were in the market for a proper retro.
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karTER
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Posted: Sat May 10th, 2008 07:12 am |
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devonrider wrote: MFG wrote: Launch time again... this is Moto Guzzi's V7 Classic. Running gear comes from the Breva 750, the pushrod 2v motor makes a claimed 48bhp, intended as a kinda easy-to-ride first bike. Maybe plays the same role in the range as Triumph's Bonneville.
Like it? Interested? Questions?
This bike has been bought out to compete with the likes of Triumphs Bonneville but it has an ace up it's sleeve.
The Triumph, good bike though it undoubtably is, isn't a real Triumph in the historical sense.
It's just a name bought by a rich businessman who launched a series of bikes on the back of a heritage that has nothing to do with the current Hinkley incarnations.
The Guzzi though, is a real Guzzi.
It's got the heritage / history, to go with the badge and for that reason alone, I'd be inclined to go for this bike over the Triumph, if I were in the market for a proper retro.
You already claimed to have a Guzzi though.
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Posted: Sat May 10th, 2008 07:21 am |
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| Looks very '70s and typically agracultural for a Guzzi.
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Posted: Sat May 10th, 2008 07:23 am |
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I like it. A nicely styled machine.
Don't think I'd keep up with the boys on it though 
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Posted: Sat May 10th, 2008 07:31 am |
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i never sleep wrote: I like it. A nicely styled machine.
Don't think I'd keep up with the boys on it though
It doesn't look like a kangaroo would do much damage if involved in Guzzi/Roo interface!!!
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Posted: Sat May 10th, 2008 07:43 am |
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karTER wrote: devonrider wrote: MFG wrote: Launch time again... this is Moto Guzzi's V7 Classic. Running gear comes from the Breva 750, the pushrod 2v motor makes a claimed 48bhp, intended as a kinda easy-to-ride first bike. Maybe plays the same role in the range as Triumph's Bonneville.
Like it? Interested? Questions?
This bike has been bought out to compete with the likes of Triumphs Bonneville but it has an ace up it's sleeve.
The Triumph, good bike though it undoubtably is, isn't a real Triumph in the historical sense.
It's just a name bought by a rich businessman who launched a series of bikes on the back of a heritage that has nothing to do with the current Hinkley incarnations.
The Guzzi though, is a real Guzzi.
It's got the heritage / history, to go with the badge and for that reason alone, I'd be inclined to go for this bike over the Triumph, if I were in the market for a proper retro.
You already claimed to have a Guzzi though.
.....Black Griso from memory.....
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Posted: Sat May 10th, 2008 04:06 pm |
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Don't worry about keeping up with the lads - yes its slower than a lot of bikes out there, but that just means that when you get to cafe they will be sitting down at the tables.
I like agricultural..
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Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 11:54 pm |
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i like it.
cool retro.
im guessin with the bigger engine the zorst wouldnt look so cool..
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