Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 To each their own... I find it on my surprisingly short "Love That" list... The F4... not so much... I guess we can't play... Rj 73308[/snapback] Yes, exactly. Are there very few bikes that really grab you then? I find it exceptional for me to really dislike a bike, that is why I mentioned it. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 At the Seattle bike show last month, the Brutale was the only one that commanded my attention. I wish I could remember if the one I drooled all over was stock or had a kit of some sort on it... Not much else grabs me. The last bike that really grabbed me was the red framed black bodied 01 V11 that grabbed me at a show. I found a way to bring it home. There have been a couple of Ducati's I liked the look of, but the test ride was very short as I'd reject it after a few miles. I was really looking forward to the Sport Classics, but seeing them in the flesh killed my interest. Can't hold a candle to my little 74 cafe. Also wanted to see the Ulyses, but again, in the flesh no dice. I had no interest in the Brutale until I saw it. And since I haven't ridden it, that could change if somebody lets me on one... Guzzi's latest offerings make me barf. The Speed Triple I want to ride and am afraid I might buy, but I hate the rear end... The Japanese have nothing that has ever sparked my interest. Cruiser bikes of any type are out. I'm not interested in that kind of riding. Like I say... it's a very short list. I'm funny that way, very particular with bikes... now women... that's another story!! Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I want to buy into MV for 1 euro, ride as many bikes as I can before they catch on and I go bankrupt, then sell it for 1 euro. It would be the start of a great game!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 At the Seattle bike show last month, the Brutale was the only one that commanded my attention. I wish I could remember if the one I drooled all over was stock or had a kit of some sort on it... Not much else grabs me. The last bike that really grabbed me was the red framed black bodied 01 V11 that grabbed me at a show. I found a way to bring it home. There have been a couple of Ducati's I liked the look of, but the test ride was very short as I'd reject it after a few miles. I was really looking forward to the Sport Classics, but seeing them in the flesh killed my interest. Can't hold a candle to my little 74 cafe. Also wanted to see the Ulyses, but again, in the flesh no dice. I had no interest in the Brutale until I saw it. And since I haven't ridden it, that could change if somebody lets me on one... Guzzi's latest offerings make me barf. The Speed Triple I want to ride and am afraid I might buy, but I hate the rear end... The Japanese have nothing that has ever sparked my interest. Cruiser bikes of any type are out. I'm not interested in that kind of riding. Like I say... it's a very short list. I'm funny that way, very particular with bikes... now women... that's another story!! Rj 73313[/snapback] LOL.......Now I would find that most frustrating. TBH I was coming to the conclusion I was going off bikes a couple of years back. Loads of stuff about that was nice, but nothing I wanted to own. Every time I went to a motorcycle dealer the only thing that really made me smile was walking back to my modified Triumph Legend. It seemed they just weren't making bikes I wanted to buy any more! The Scura regained me my Faith! I am sure you could modify the rear of the Speed Triple to your taste? If not most of the time you are with it you won't see it 'cos you will be riding it anyway! Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Here's the one I saw at the show. It had the full Gladio kit. http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagusta/Brutale_Gladio.html Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 It seemed they just weren't making bikes I wanted to buy any more! The Scura regained me my Faith! I am sure you could modify the rear of the Speed Triple to your taste? If not most of the time you are with it you won't see it 'cos you will be riding it anyway! Nige. 73317[/snapback] This is why I'm afraid to ride the Speed Triple... it might make the rear a non issue. A friend just bought one so we might have to do a bike swap for a while. Hmmm... just realized the Brutale Gladio I was looking at also has the red frame/black body... just like my V11 and my Ducati cafe... I might have a problem... Good thing the Speed triple doesn't come in those colors... Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Here's the one I saw at the show. It had the full Gladio kit. http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagusta/Brutale_Gladio.html Rj 73318[/snapback] Well, it looks a different colour to standard... I couldn't see any performance bits added in the kit. I suppose it would be a matter of how much extra thy wanted to charge for it? Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 This is why I'm afraid to ride the Speed Triple... it might make the rear a non issue. A friend just bought one so we might have to do a bike swap for a while. Hmmm... just realized the Brutale Gladio I was looking at also has the red frame/black body... just like my V11 and my Ducati cafe... I might have a problem... Good thing the Speed triple doesn't come in those colors... Rj 73319[/snapback] Yes...I think that one might get you! Nothing that a decent custom paint job wouldn't sort out, if it bothered you? Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Actually I don't think I would ever even buy an F4, much as I like its form. Too many cylinders. Three is as many as I can handle in a motorcycle engine. Anything more than that I find too frenetic. Singles, twins and Triples do it for me. As I have one of each I is an 'appy old git! LOL Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Well, it looks a different colour to standard... I couldn't see any performance bits added in the kit. I suppose it would be a matter of how much extra thy wanted to charge for it? Nige. 73320[/snapback] yes, that kit is all special colors and carbon fiber up the yang... But all the custom pipes and chips are available in the catalog. Price, well... if you have to ask... I'd likely have to sell all the bikes I have and get top quid for them. Then there's the matter of it being illegal in Canada. The one guy I know who has one had to bring it in as a Husqvarna. Luckily there are ways to do things in Canada... but it isn't a cheap exercise. I think this one will remain on the wish list. Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 yes, that kit is all special colors and carbon fiber up the yang... But all the custom pipes and chips are available in the catalog. Price, well... if you have to ask... I'd likely have to sell all the bikes I have and get top quid for them. Then there's the matter of it being illegal in Canada. The one guy I know who has one had to bring it in as a Husqvarna. Luckily there are ways to do things in Canada... but it isn't a cheap exercise. I think this one will remain on the wish list. Rj 73323[/snapback] Well, I certainly wouldn't rush into that then! I wouldn't sacrifice things you know you like, just 'cos the grass is greener elsewhere. Not a recipe for contentment. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Singles, twins and Triples do it for me. Nige. 73322[/snapback] Twins I can handle. triplets... too much! Never had four... Oh, we're talkin' bikes... I've always had twins. Love them. My Duc single I bought because it was rare and a dirt bike - which are always fun! Love the sound and feel of a twin. Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Twins I can handle. triplets... too much! Never had four...Oh, we're talkin' bikes... I've always had twins. Love them. My Duc single I bought because it was rare and a dirt bike - which are always fun! Love the sound and feel of a twin. Rj 73325[/snapback] I like singles for low down stomp, economy and relative simpilicity. I have a MuZ Skorpion 660cc single (Yamaha XTZ 660 ) It is a big softie of an engine and a hoot to ride. If you are determined it will pull an indicated 110mph if you are patient enough Parallel twins I quite like, but bigger ones can be too vibratory in a self-dissassemble sense. Big V twins are much superior IMO...Especially if you get them breathing right. Triples,.... now you have a nice compromise here...Most of the stomp of a twin and the smoothness of a four...Plus a shedload of soul......I love that Banshee wail through my Raygun pipes! It really depends on how the mood grabs me as to which is taken out. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Have we hijacked this thread yet? LOL Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 When it comes to carbs, the fewer the better! A friend is building a small Honda four, mid seventies... I want to say 550 but Carbs on the thing are a nightmare! At least he's running K&N's I am liking the simplicity of the single Ducati. One desmo cylinder is enough! It does appear we now own this thread. We need Ben in here, his bike wish list has all of them on it I think Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now