Guest Nogbad Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 This quiz is somewhat unusual, in that I don't know the answer. I am going to describe a Guzzi, and you lot are going to tell me what it is, and whether I should have bought it. Back in about 1993, I test rode a secondhand red Guzzi. I wanted it, but the wife (now ex) refused to countenance the spending. Unfortunately I can't remember the plate year letter so I have no idea of the age of the machine at the time. This was an unusual machine: Trail styled bike 350cc Red I cannot find a picture or any information on it so: What was it? Can you post a picture? Would it have given me fettling heartache or riding pleasure?
Martin Barrett Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 V35TT ? http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/mot...uzzi_v35_tt.htm
Guest Nogbad Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Hey! That's it! The question is, should I have bought it? The one I tried didn't seem to have 45bhp! Anyway, I dunno if DeBen will give you a point for this, but I think you should have one!
Martin Barrett Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 The question is, should I have bought it? The one I tried didn't seem to have 45bhp! I don't know. The moment has gone. It would only give you something else to hate the 1st Mrs Nogbad for. Let it go. If you were looking for a small dual purpose bike now I'd suggest a Suzuki DR350/Yamaha XT350 or perhaps a pukka enduro/trail bike. Now if one came up now, it might be worth a dabble mainly for novelty value. It would OK also for Nogbadson once he's passed his test and on a restricted license for 2 years. 45hp it will be well within the 25kw (33hp) limit
Guzzirider Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 My local Guzzi dealer has one in stock if you want to buy one: http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/Get...16&pageid=1 Guy
Guest Nogbad Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 My local Guzzi dealer has one in stock if you want to buy one: http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/Get...16&pageid=1 Guy Luckily I have no more room......
mike wilson Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 The question is, should I have bought it? The one I tried didn't seem to have 45bhp! Cute commuter as long as you don't have any traffic-light GPs or dual carriageway to deal with. Not 45BHP - that's the 500s and at the crank, too. 35BHP@8100 - you probably weren't revving it enough. Probably about 20+ at the wheel, so about the same as a good MZ. 8-) http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1...ch/smtwtech.htm
g.forrest Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 theres a 87 v65 version i saw on e bay here today..[i havn't mastered links] from memmory 32000 km $2800 aus dollars.
Guest Nogbad Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Cute commuter as long as you don't have any traffic-light GPs or dual carriageway to deal with. Not 45BHP - that's the 500s and at the crank, too. 35BHP@8100 - you probably weren't revving it enough. Probably about 20+ at the wheel, so about the same as a good MZ. 8-) http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1...ch/smtwtech.htm That would explain why it didn't feel any faster than the (good but tatty) tuned MZ I was riding at the time. I wanted the brakes though!
DeBenGuzzi Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Point Given, nice looking bike but I bet it had plenty of problems too.
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