The motor was,I believe jointly developed by Harley and porshe.Pity they put such a raked front on it,they could of been on to a winner.
The motor was,I believe jointly developed by Harley and porshe.Pity they put such a raked front on it,they could of been on to a winner.
So if I bought one it would lose it's value far more than the other Rod models?
"...you meet the weirdest people riding a Guzzi !!..."
Nothing wrong with a V-Rod mate. I love 'em. Would I own one?
Fucken oath. Best Harley ever built.
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Since my thread is now in the correct place, I'll tell you what I thought of the V-Rod Muscle.
Bear in mind it was only a quick squirt on one (no, not that type of squirt...), I got a good impression of it.
Found that as long as you had the power on, it steered fine through the corners but if not, the huge rear tyre would cause the front to understeer.
Nice smooth (albeit new and tight) motor that is relatively torque down low but comes into it's stride at 5,000rpm (when the air-cooled ones are ready to sign off).
Riding position took a bit of getting used to with the feet forward pegs and flat bars but after 10 mins was rather natural.
Gear change a little slow but think that's just acclimatisation. Nice light clutch and instruments easy to read.
One thing I really like was the indicator controls on each side and them being self-cancelling as well.
Things I didn't like?
Sidestand is nearly impossible to get out.
A bit ponderous at slow speed due to long length, rake and weight.
Would I buy one?
hmm,..been talking to the missus already...although I'd like to try a standard V-Rod, Night Rod and Street Rod first though.
Do I care about the "HD purist" thing?
Not in the slightest.
"...you meet the weirdest people riding a Guzzi !!..."
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