Vote for the 80's

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

Since someone asked for photo's I will include a few to clear up what you are voting for!

 

Bimota DB1

 

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

Laverda 500 Formula (SFC)

 

[Steve G.]

A tough call for me. I've ridden an RGS with the 120 engine, very sweet, and unique styling. But the 180 Jota stirres the soul like nothing else. The sound it makes is very emotional, even at idle, it is well and truly alive!!

Ciao, Steve

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

Benelli 900 Sei

 

 

Ducati 851

 

[Guzzirider]

I've plumped for the Lemon V- it is an underated bike ignored by many of the Tonti snobs because of the plasticky modern (at the time) look.

 

In reality it goes really well and is not too much slower than a V11, plus the great thing is that they are half the price of a Lemon 1 or 2.

 

Big valves and 40mm dellortos add up to a rorty experience and they sound great with Mistrals- at around £1500 for a private buy, a Guzzi bargain.

 

Guy

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Moto Guzzi LeMans V

 

[Guzzirider]

Moto Guzzi LeMans V

 

 

 

Being pedantic here, Jim but I think that is a Lemon IV- is that a 16" front wheel?

 

Nice bike though!!

 

 

Guy

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

Google never lies so it's got to be a LeMans V.

 

Laverda RGS

 

[Alex-Corsa]

Google never lies so it's got to be a LeMans V.

 

Dunno if google lies but according to my Guzzi books it is correctly as Guzzirider said a Leman IV

The V had 18'' wheels both front and back.

This is a Leman-5

 

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

Voting will close in one week!!

 

 

 

Ducati F1

 

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Laverda Jota

 

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Poll ending very soon.

 

Final poll for Sexiest Italian Bike Ever to follow!!