Still in love

[audiomick]

4 hours ago, audiomick said:

Not sure about the other two spots...

Another candidate for one of those spots is, of course, the V7 Sport with the first Tonti frame. The original "Greenie", if you like. Very pretty, and a milestone in the evolution of the Guzzi concept.

The 1000S was very pretty, too.

But I haven't ridden either of them either, so it is all based on looks.

[docc]

Yet, with all of those great Guzzis, why the V11 SpineFrame?

Red-headed stepchild? Underdog? Secret succulent? Snakebite?

 

[audiomick]

16 hours ago, docc said:

Yet, with all of those great Guzzis, why the V11 SpineFrame?

Because it works. All the character of the predecessors, but with the benefits of progress.

Later models might be technically better, but the V11 is a successful package.

If I were to hear criticism of the V11 models, I would be prone to ask the critic if he or she has ever actually ridden one. Hearing one start is already very convincing. Actually riding one should convince any fair dinkum motorcyclist of what it is all about.

Edited 23 hours ago by audiomick

[guzzigary]

Suprised an MGS-01 has not made mention

[gstallons]

That's understood !

 That is when you take Sophia Loren to your Boy Sout  camping trip .

[ScuRoo]

Top 5? Without having previously ridden any I’ve tried to crack that nut!
• Any V11 equipped with the 15RC ECU and Ohlins

• V50 Monza (add PJI plugs)

• Quota 1100es

• V65 TT

• pending production 

I know what I want so I’m patiently waiting…

If it has to be reduced to just one - it’ll be the Scura R

Edited yesterday at 02:52 PM by ScuRoo

[docc]

1 hour ago, ScuRoo said:

If it has to be reduced to just one - it’ll be the Scura R

"There is no greater satisfaction than to desire that which you already possess."

[Joe]

Top 5 Guzzi’s    
 

* 96 SPOrT 1100 Red w/white wheels.

* 71 V7 Sport Green w/ the cool drum front brakes.

* 01 V11 Sport Rosso Mandello absolute sparkler in the .

* 86-87 Lemans Red or White w/ the cool center mounted tach.

* 03 V11 Lemans Rosso Corsa w/Ohlins.

Honorable mention-  

* 92 Daytona 1000 4V.

* 92 Magni Australia aka Weegie’s bike.

Edited yesterday at 04:42 PM by Joe

[gstallons]

If I could , I would own every model of the V11 .  Also , the MGS-01 . It was like comparing  the most beautiful MV Agusta to a CB160 Honda .  

 The most personalized V11 was the one Jaap sold . Then the new owner "personalized" it . Something happened . 

[docc]

23 minutes ago, gstallons said:

If I could , I would own every model of the V11 .  Also , the MGS-01 . It was like comparing  the most beautiful MV Agusta to a CB160 Honda .  

 The most personalized V11 was the one Jaap sold . Then the new owner "personalized" it . Something happened . 

For the record, what Jaap's LeMans became:

https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/gallery/album/87-gampb-sport-monza/

 

[activpop]

Pretty new to this Guzzi party, but here are mine.

1. Nero Corsa. Missed my chance for one or two of these. Another might come along.

2. Coppa Italia. Distinctive and beautiful 

3. Scura R.  Color, beauty and Ohlins.

4. Griso SE  One of a kind in looks as only Italians can build. Except for that massive can. 

5. Stelvio NTX.  My SUV.  Weather protection, comfy ergos for me, load carrying, mile eater.

But a greenie could almost squeeze in there somewhere for that dazzling color.

 

[PJPR01]

21 hours ago, docc said:

Day one with mySport, August 2000 . . .

Top 5 Moto Guzzi picks since 1965?

V11 Sport/silver, V11 LeMans Tenni, V11 Sport "carryover"/burgundy, V11 LeMans/black, V11 Coppa Italia

I mean, hey @4corsa, you're asking the other inmates on the ward!    

Wow…no love for the Scura…now we know more about Docc’s tastes!! 
 

[Joe]

16 hours ago, docc said:

Yet, with all of those great Guzzis, why the V11 SpineFrame?

Red-headed stepchild? Underdog? Secret succulent? Snakebite?

 

Could the red frame be the last developed Guzzi model before Aprilia, Piaggio ownership? 
 

 

[audiomick]

18 minutes ago, Joe said:

Could the red frame be the last developed Guzzi model before Aprilia, Piaggio ownership? 

 Aprilia owned Guzzi from 2000 on, and was bought by Piaggio in 2004.

The V11 started about 1998, didn't it? So that could be right.

[gstallons]

You know better than to think "model year" with these bikes !