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I wouldnt buy one but a good friend of mine has one, I went and picked up with him when he bought it..it does look very well made, He is a big guy .6'4" 250 so the bike suits him..He is a doctor and does medical student lectures all over Northern California in a 200 mile radius and rides the MGX-21 to most of them...kind of perfect bike for that kind of thing really. Allows him to get some riding in a busy schedule and still, not arrive feeling and looking like he just came off the track.

Thought it might be interesting to share pictures of our beloved V11's as we enjoy another popular pastime ... having a beer. Not encouraging drinking and riding at all... and I just want to reiterate how important it is that we are responsible motorcyclists. 1 beer is my limit if we are on the road and have lunch somewhere. On a longer trip we always make sure we get to the hotel early, park the bikes, then walk or taxi to a couple bars, pubs or breweries. Here in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. we are spoiled with hundreds of breweries and bars. Washington state, Oregon, Northern California and British Columbia all offer amazing riding, scenery and fantastic beer (and wine). Would love to see some interesting bars from around the world, if anyone cares to share. Pictures below are of the Last Frontier Saloon in Fall City, just 40 minutes east of Seattle. A very typical "dive bar" in this part of the world. I hope this thread is permissible and seen as being responsible. If not I apologize.

There is a bar in Italy where the Moto Guzzi serves as lounge chairs. They are drinking Prosecco.

This is the now defunct "Old Gringo" bar and hotel. This is at the very west of Texas, and the owners were biker's friendly. They had a motorcycle exclusive indoor parking!!! a real treat.

Another favorite of mine, this time in Navasota, Tx; The walls are decorated with guitars.

One of my favorite "water hole" in Brenham Texas. The Pioneer BBQ. This used to be a train depot.

This is the U Drop in, on Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle; There is no issue with drinking there, they only serve pop and icecream.

This is where I will eventually take a picture of my Moto Guzzi xxxxxxx (not sure which one it will be). This is the location where the movie "Badgad Café" was shot in Newberry Springs, CA. The town of "Bagdad" vanished as many others that did not survive the decline of Route 66.

How could you.

And moving to Germany, there is this: http://www.cafe36-online.de/ A cafe/restaurant with a grill kiosk in front of it, it is at the north end of this stretch. https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3736190#map=12/51.3963/11.0639 Actually not that pleasant on summer weekends. Too many people with too loud motorcycles, all trying to prove they are at least as fast as Valentino Rossi. But on a week day when the weather is good, a good stop.

Mate, we're all grown-ups here. Put it out there, and assume the rest of us are capable of making responsible decisions. I don't see any need to apologise. Great idea for a thread. I went to a couple of pubs in the course of a ride with mates in Australia, but can only definitely place this one. https://www.flowerdalehotel.com.au/ It is here: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/-37.320049/145.287041 Follow the road initially south, then across to Kinglake and down to Hurstbrige, and you're heading for where @Lucky Phil lives. I'd put money on him having been out that way more than a couple of times. This picture from their website speaks volumes, I reckon.

I believe there isn't. I reckon you just have to think about where you park it. Very carefully... EDIT: one does get used to it, though. That was an issue with the Kawasaki GTR 1000. 290 kg or so with the luggage empty, and relatively long and high. One really does "plan the entries and exits", but it becomes half automatic.

That's just me not giving a . . . er, not following those models very closely.

And this, of course.

Has anyone put this up yet? If not, it's about time. If they have, it's about time it came up again.

@docc the picture in your post was called MGX-21 Flying Fortress here, or at least something very like the picture. It looked like this, I believe. I've never seen one https://www.1000ps.de/testbericht-3002519-moto-guzzi-mgx-21-flying-fortress-test-2016-mit-video The "Audace" tag went on this one. I know someone from the German forum who has one. It is a fat bike, but that is appropriate for the rider.... Was the thing with the "Batman" Fairing called "Audace" in the USA, or was there an error in translation? @p6x I reckon you're right there, and I personally would love to see that happen.

Gotta watch that shortcut from Nayook to Noojee. Could land you somewhere unexpected!

BTDT..

Jeez, can't believe I forgot the Nooj ( Noojee Hotel ) just up the road from Nayook Doc Cheers

Bloody great idea for a topic mate! Wish the hell I could post some but after my emails were hacked I need to get this sorted out so I can get back to sharing some photo's. Anyways myself and a couple of mates do this as well ride stop at a pub for lunch where I'll have a soft drink, mates have a light beer and continue on. If we're on a weekend or long weekend ride we'll do the same ride during the day park up about 4 pm ish and head to the pub. Yep, we've got quite a few rippers down here, been past the Flowerdale but never stopped there however can recommend these.. The Dargo Hotel (the real one), The Wally Pub ( Walhalla ), The Poowong pub, The Tarwin Lower ( outside on the deck / balcony overlooking the river) The Tolmie Inn...The Blue Duck @ Anglers Rest to name a few... Cheers

You definitely plan your entry and exits. Just like on a Stelvio. Might not have the weight of the MGX, but the high seat height makes it a bit tougher.

I could probably get one, there is some red about it...

I think "Audace" is what you need to drive such a truck looking bike....

How do you backup such a monster? I know it is low on the ground; still the engine make the bike top heavy. Was there a reverse like on the modern heavy motorcycles?

Do ya’ll like boogie woogie? Gotta scroll down a little to fond the video https://www.themusicman.uk/dona-oxford/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGjmgBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfXDZOpD3cQm_RJWItuec31ecj55HMtNc6W7qtCetWj5CB59qiM9LX7kAg_aem_0SBiJh8xk2gPLqF7nJ4kqg

@activpop So many iterations of those "concept" bikes on YT, complete with robot narration. They remain a stylistic exercice, I think. From what I saw, the mid-capacity segment and dual sports, adventure, trail bikes, whatever you want to call them seems to be where the focus is being given. And the Chinese companies are the one really coming strong, such as CF Moto, Voge and many others. I continue to think Piaggio has to give a 400cc 500cc V twin to Guzzi.