BigBore GRISO

[Greg Field]

What possiible reason could there be for keeping the Guzzi V configuration when adding water cooling? I think it's utterly retarded. Design a more amenable engine configuration, and really have something. That's just an opinion, though

[dlaing]

2 Valves RULE!

Water cooling makes a lot more sense (IMHO) than Guzzi's move to quatrovalvole.

Better emissions and better durability, but I'd like see a more creative radiator design enhancing the V Twin rather than blocking the natural cooling design of Guzzi twin. Dual radiators under the jugs or maybe a radiator between the jugs with air flowing clear through and out into the rear fender area. A perimeter frame could help that happen.

[pete roper]

What possiible reason could there be for keeping the Guzzi V configuration when adding water cooling? I think it's utterly retarded. Design a more amenable engine configuration, and really have something. That's just an opinion, though

 

Being a retard I'd have to say tradition and the fact that it works well with shaft drive . Lets face it, if we mere mortals were to ride bikes based on their true abilities we'd all be riding VTR Hondas!

 

Pete

[mike wilson]

What possiible reason could there be for keeping the Guzzi V configuration when adding water cooling? I think it's utterly retarded. Design a more amenable engine configuration, and really have something. That's just an opinion, though

 

Not reason, reasons:

1. sound

2. feel

3. to a lesser extent, until it becomes the norm, appearance.

 

Amenable in what sense? Form? Power output? Exhaust noise?

[Pierre]

Not reason, reasons:

1. sound

2. feel

3. to a lesser extent, until it becomes the norm, appearance.

Add longitudinal crank orientation. Keeps the big girl inordinately light on her feet ... for ... ahh ... for a big girl.