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I checked before posting mine, but I did not check the 24/7 V11 thread. I assumed since this was a new model, it had to go to New Models. I only became aware that it was a duplicate too late.

@andy york you are looking at what Piaggio marketing team projects. The European stats say that among the best selling bikes, the "Adventure" type is (very) successful. According to the Italian sites that I peruse, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio is MG's most purchased model actually among all the V7 iterative release. Every brand makes something to compete with the BMW GS, the reference, and the most successful model in some European countries. In Europe, every year unveils new pollution norms that bikes submitted for certification have to abide by. This is the reason for listing the anti-pollution norm in the "for sale" listings; typically, the V11 comply to EURO 3. The current norm is EURO 6. Next will be EURO 7 which protocol should be decided and voted by the end of 2021, to take effect in 2025. Always more restrictive. Not many air cooled engine left out there, and cities are restricting access to those vehicles who can't meet certain targets. Pretty soon, the US will be one of the few countries in the developed world to still allow us to ride our bikes everywhere we want, for better or for worse...

Oh but they do!!! (make racing tires) They have a specific line, including for racing side-cars. https://www.avontyres.com/en-us/tyres/?cartype=motorsport I will put Avon in my bucket list...

Moto.it have added another photo of the V100.

I knew Avon as a brand; I cannot remember why though. I checked their website, and they have a few solutions for the V11. The Spirit ST (dual compound) and the Storm 3D X-M "All around". Both tires advertises as "manufactured in the UK". When it comes to grip in the wet and cold, no doubt UK knows what they talk about. What I cannot really understand, is what would be the difference in quality for a tire manufactured in UK from a tire manufactured elsewhere? The machines, the compound recipes are all the same; the quality assurance too. The materials used to make the compound, all is mirrored for every factory. As I visited a tire manufacturing plant (a long time ago), I know the workers are unskilled for the major part. If we leave ethics out, why then?

I personally think that tires brand, type don't necessarily work the same on every motorcycle brand and type. They are design this way. To fit the most in the best possible way. But there will always be some differences on how they handle and how they last based on weight, chassis geometry, sizes, your own appreciation, and local conditions such as temperature, asphalt composition and shape, speed and the list goes on. At least on this forum, when we speak about tires, we generally refer to tires that equip a V11. That certainly helps to narrow it down. How do we know we are qualified to judge tires? how can we tell one tire is better than the other? and what could we do to understand tire choice better? Myself, my first and most important criteria is safety. At present, I don't think I am able to have an educated judgement on the best tires for my Le Mans; I never had one before, and my experience lies with bikes from the 70's, with different size tires, and different parameters. But there is nothing I can do but not judge the handling of the Le Mans based on the feel imprinted in my memory from those days when I was riding every day, and racing against my friends on open roads or open go-kart tracks. Also, the choice of "good" tires was considerably less than today's. What tool(s) can we use to pick the tire that best fits our V11? -Brand? -Origin? -price? -mileage? referred to what? normal riding, sports riding, dragster acceleration between two traffic lights? -grip? all weather conditions? better in hot temperatures? better in milder temperatures? -wet grip? what kind of rain? heavy rain, light, at what temperature? -structure? more rigid for better handling? less for more comfort? -dual compound? softer on the sides for optimal grip while curving, harder on the tire center for better longevity? I had a few conversations about tires with other bikers here. Most of them mainly concerned about price and longevity. The thinking being: all the tires are similar, and for day to day use, cheaper is better.

The latest "Road 5" are supposed to last "longer"; or at least, this is what Michelin advertise about them. I do not have much experience with Michelin for motorbikes, but I have with Michelin for cars. And the same observation about longevity holds true. After having tested the well known brands, I have currently installed a set of Yokohama on my 911. In the 70's, all the motorbikes came stock equipped with Yokohama tires, which we would ditch right away in exchange for the K-81 Dunlop. Yokohama no longer make tires for motorcycles....

Here is an idea of what is for sale in Italy via one (good) online media. Just for price reference. https://www.moto.it/moto-usate/ricerca?brand=moto-guzzi&model=moto-guzzi%2Fv11&region=&kw=

I agree.... keep the bike original

Its a dealership, and with a bit of negotiation, you may knock off a couple of hundreds, and negotiate free shipping to your place. For a dealership, throwing the shipping is peanuts. They have deals with transport companies because they use them all the time. My Le Mans was shipped for free using "groupage" to even further lower the costs. It took two weeks before they shipped it, they were waiting for the transport company to have several bikes to deliver. Ask them to shoot a video of the bike with the engine running;

What about this one? https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1998-Moto-Guzzi-V11-Custom-Cafe-Racer-5017289453 1998 MOTO GUZZI V11 Custom Cafe Racer, This is not your neighbors puttering V7- this thing really hauls! Custom V11 Cafe Racer build with only 27k original miles on the bike. This classy Guzzi was completely disassembled and rebuilt with meticulous attention to detail, the frame was media blasted & repainted, and all unnecessary tabs/brackets were removed from the frame and customized for the solo seat set up. New front cafe fairing and rear tail bubble were added, complete with new handlebars, grips and bar end mirrors. The brake system was converted to true dual front brake calipers for extra stopping power. Got a new classic chrome Guzzi fuel tank and the fuel lines were replumbed to work with the internal fuel pump and filter. The engine has been thoroughly cleaned, all fluids have been changed and new oil and new air filters have been installed. A Power Commander has been wired in for fine tuning (under left cover) which has tracking, tuning, and monitoring capability, this fuel tuner can easily and effectively optimize the air/fuel ratio to your preference. New shocks have been installed with an extra set of heavier springs to dial in specific rider preference. New rear set foot controls, low profile LED turnsignals front & rear. Brand new Pirelli Demon tires were installed and the showstopper is the new exhaust pipes that give a unique, deep and powerful sound. You will not see another one like this, truly one of a kind!

No regret! When I got in touch with the dealer of the Le Mans, he tried the worn out trick: there are other interested. My answer? if you have the opportunity to sell it, please do! I cannot be bothered or moved by the intention of others, and there always going to be other opportunity. So don't hesitate and sell it if you can. He never came back with "others interested" after that. If the bike was sold from under you, without even giving you a chance, it possibly indicates the seller was not serious in closing a transaction with you. There are plenty of opportunities for V11 in the USA, you will get one. Better wait than purchasing something you cannot trust.

I worked 35 years as an expatriate, and started my career in Africa. The first requirement I had to undergo, back in 1980, was to get all my shots, and a vaccine booklet which I still have today. Most likely a collector. To enter any African country in the 80's, you needed a proof of Yellow Fever vaccination. Checked by an officer even before getting to passport control. That was 40 years ago. Throughout my professional wanderings, I had to take whatever my company or client we worked for recommended. Imposed (and paid) by my company, I had to have an annual medical checkup during which all my vaccinations were kept current. From 2000 until 2006, I worked in Chad, and the client had a protocol to access the site, current vaccines, and malaria prophylaxis. Supplemented by random drug testings for which you had limited time to submit to. I still managed to get hit by Plasmodium Falciparum despite taking Malarone every day. For about six years, I took it every day. Because you need to continue prophylaxis off site for it to be effective. Either that, or refuse to work for that operator. That was the only choice at the time. When I was in elementary school, we had some expatriate students who had had the poliomyelitis because they had not been vaccinated when kids. I am not giving any advice, you guys know better what to do. But I am still alive, 65, exposed to tropical diseases and exotic hygiene, and the only time I got a flu shot was because it was required to get my permanent residency, along with absolutely every other vaccine shot that have been discovered. I have been vaccinated with the J&J in April this year. If excepted for the tiredness the following day, I am still able to ride my Le Mans for hours without letting off. And I never got the flu, ever...

I have no merit. I have worked internationally and have had access to numerous banking institutions, and used a lot of different monetary instruments in multiple currencies. Including in the USA before the Patriot Act. However, I have to point out the US has been behind in adopting the cards with the chip which have been implemented several decades ago in Europe. And even now, those chip cards are available, they are still not fully in use. In Europe, for every transaction you make with your card, you need to enter your pin. Here, you still sign, and nobody verifies. But never mind. In Europe, there is also a solution that is not available here. The bank issued check. Not to be compared with the "Cashier's check". The Bank check, is a check your bank provides, which is drawn from their own account. It means once that check is in your hands, unless the bank goes bankrupt, the seller cannot do anything about you getting paid. The Cashier's check does not provide any security; it is only a certified check by your bank, that at the time of certification, the account has sufficient funds to honor the check's face value. However, once issued, the owner can close his account if he wants to, or transfer the funds to another account. The Bank will not impede it. Admittedly, depositing a check is quicker than before. Through the apps on your phone. But behind the facilitated transaction it is still manual. When I sold my car on Autotrader, at the top of the add, I specified that I only accepted Wire Transfers for payment. A lot of people are scared because it implies disclosing bank account details. I don't understand why.

As published by Moto.it today, 26-Aug-2021 The new model will be presented at this year's EICMA in Milan. Follow the link and read the announcement which does not contain much specifications that can be verified. The engine architecture will be the same, its capacity 1000cc, and it will be water-cooled (most likely to satisfy with the progressing anti-pollution rules in Europe). There are some pics but taken from a distance, so not much more than what is said in the article.

I am saying this because there is some hate going around for Michelin; a lot of MotoGP riders are unhappy about the tires Michelin is supplying. They are complaining about the lack of reliability tire to tire. Most of the pilots are praying for the return of Bridgestone.

You do not need to have the same bank to do a "wire transfer". You just need the ABA, account number, Name, Address and bank name, and address of the branch where you wire the money. The Escrow is an additional safety, but it is not free; sometimes it is a percentage of the sum that will be put in the escrow. I would not use Western Union to transfer funds to pay for a motorbike. The Bank to Bank transfer has the advantage to disclose the identities of both the seller and the purchaser. More difficult to vanish in thin air. The ideal transaction would be for you to go there, and close the transaction on the "spot". Most banks have an app allowing you to do wire transfers. The seller is notified the funds have been deposited, and you sign the paperwork and you are good to go. This is how I sold my car on Autotrader. Actually, the guy transferred the money before coming to pick up. But he had met me at my house and he was confident. I would really recommend to meet the guy. I purchased my Le Mans from a dealership, and while they assured me the bike was ready to ride, when I got there, the odometer was not working. One last piece of advice; it is always better to ask written questions. For quality. You also use the phone to get a feel for who is it you are dealing with. But all the technical questions answered on email you keep. Phone calls can be subject to "misunderstandings".

My Le Mans has Pilot Road 2 too.... I have penciled a set of Road 5 next... but I still have some life left in the rear, and the front was new when I got the bike a few miles ago. So please, install the Road 5 and let me know how they hang, so we don't make the same mistake both of us...

Speaking of Peugeot, they have started to make motorcycles again. But they did not really push outside of the boundaries; they are presenting two "new" models: 125cc and 300cc. Merely trying to tap certain types of motorcycle's driver licensees, car drivers who get motorcycles with limited HP.

@LowRyterYes.... the bests always leave first....

The owner will be happy to know the bike is now in tune.... maybe he wants to buy it back from you?

Up to the 60's France was actually quite prolific in the manufacturing of motorcycles. A lot of different brands, some only making frames and purchasing engines. But since you asked, I want to bring back one very prestigious company: Gnome et Rhone. They started as an aircraft engine manufacturer, and was very successful. So successful that German Luftwaffe were one of their customer, direct or using German companies to manufacture the engine under license. After the war, Gnome et Rhone ventured into manufacturing motorcycles. Now, does that ring any bell? However, unlike BMW, Gnome et Rhone got nationalized by the French government. They became SNECMA, and then Safran. They still make rocket and aircraft engines, associated with G.E. to produce CFM Tubofans. If they had continued making motorcycles, who knows what would have happened....

There will always be room for "collector" vehicles in the gloomy future; hopefully. In Europe those are 30 years old minimum. But yes, from 2022, all vehicles that are going to be submitted for certification within the EU will have to have a speed limiter of some sorts. No technology has been imposed, and a simple over speed sound signal will be acceptable. And all the new cars to be sold from 2024 will need to be equipped with speed limiters. Nothing is said about older vehicles upgrading, but since cities are slowly but surely restricting access to "polluting" cars.... But this is not going to happen in the USA any time soon.

Did you know that the first "working" motorcycle (allegedly) was patented by a French engineer? Louis-Guillaume Perreaux I have ridden on a Terrot motorcycle, but Peugeot purchased the company and killed the line later on. Unfortunately. I think the main issue was the lack of engines development in France. Excepted for Peugeot. Still, the French created some funny two wheels, such as the Velosolex a.k.a. Solex. Just as well known as the Citroën 2CV or DS. There were also an era where the Peugeot 205 GTI ruled in Europe too. But here in the USA, the only somewhat notorious French car used to be a Peugeot 403 convertible driven by Inspector Columbo. If you were interested, this one is a bargain at 83,000 EUR

I like those too....