Joe

I have fond childhood memories of my parents partying (late at night) listening to Fleetwood Mac. Lindsey Buckingham-

Nice example, high mount exhaust with plenty of carbon fiber Farkle.

Branding in image only doesn’t work. VW recently invested billions into Rivian, then basically restyled their SUV & Trucks to mimick the mighty Scout. My grandfather worked and retired at IH Louisville stamping factory. I have a deep appreciation for IH Scout and would like to buy a refurbished Scout one day. But not a badge engineered styling exercise derivative of Rivian.

How about Volkswagen owned branding of the Old International Scout? Scout Motors.....

I had to Google them too, "How to destroy a brands value"

Killer Rebrand

Having ridden & owned both, Japanese & Italian motorcycles, it boils down to character. Guzzi’s IMO look great and rumble and emit soul every time you ride. My dad bought a 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS in metallic Candy tone Brown/Orange, it sparkled in the sun light. Was set up for torque so only 110HP, making it a very street-able rider. The stainless 4-1 exhaust, wheels, and overall fit and finish was excellent. He traded at the KY Guzzi rally w Carl (Gateway) for a brand new Blue 23 V7 Special. Also beautiful, oozing w Guzzi character that he doesn’t ride due to the transmission, full of um…character, I.e. clunky 1st to 2nd upshifts, which must have been assembled on a Friday. I would own both bikes and be happy, even dad’s V7 with transmission issues, but I think the guy in the video likes the distinctly smooth running, Japanese made, um… character-less Z900RS.

Docc, if you don't use them on the Sport I bet a compact car could use them.

Is a Tenni more rare than a Rosso Corsa, Nero Corsa? Maybe Is it a better bike than a Coppa Italia or Scura with their Ohlins suspension? Nope It is a beautiful model of a V11 Lemans? Absolutely

Docc looks stock but could it be a 2002 rear wheel installed on an 01? Would it even fit?

Bill Hagan was known as "Ballabio Bill" in early Spine Raids per Docc's event notes.

👆🏼Ballabio Bill (Hagan)

👆🏼Ballabio Bill (Hagan)