Moto Guzzi in 2008

[Ghost_Bullet]

Well just been looking about and I hear that the Breva 1100 is now for 08 being fitted with the 1200 engine, "The Breva gets a capacity hike for 2008 and is now known as the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200, getting an extra 10% power and an extra 16% torque, with similar colours to the Norge"

Looking forward to seeing the 8v on our shores, but the more I am thinkin about it, I am talkin myself out of puttin my leg over one. And maybe wait and see what comes about in 09 and 10.


Found a pdf copy of the 8v maintainence manual. Have not had the chance to get a good look at it yet, but it is full of pictures etc.

You can take a look at this book by going HERE

Also some one has got a 8v, and appears to have the perfect weather for getting out. (I do like the look of the drivetrain in black)

[Bren]

bloody ugly lookin tractor eh....gimme a John Deere anyday...as long as it's in JOHN DEERE GREEN!

[James Deuce]

Mate, at the risk of being laughed at by even Guzzi owners, I really like the look of the 940 Custom. Sad but true.

[laRIKin]

Mate, at the risk of being laughed at by even Guzzi owners, I really like the look of the 940 Custom. Sad but true.

Yes we seen the Bellagio and we, that is SDU and I liked it as well, pity it did not have the bigger motor.
If it had the bigger motor, who know's.

http://uk.motoguzzi.it/Nuovi_modelli...pagina=gallery

[Ghost_Bullet]

Mate, at the risk of being laughed at by even Guzzi owners, I really like the look of the 940 Custom. Sad but true.

Seriousy, no laughing here, they are not a bad looker, the wire wheels are nice. They are almost like a lower cc new age jackal, but nothing like one (not quite the cruiser)
It is the price point that is a killer, for what ya get, others can give at a nicer price. Sure pretty much handbuilt, but unless you got a strong enuf passion to part with the cash, it aint gonna happen. Moto Guzzi NZ could well offset that by offering carrots. Interest free, accessories pacakages, free serviceing deals for 24months.

[James Deuce]

Haven't seen price. Please tell me it's comparable to a Sporster because that's what they're pitching it at.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Haven't seen price. Please tell me it's comparable to a Sporster because that's what they're pitching it at.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha LOL LOL god damn.....



Dont think ya gonna get no change from 22K unless ya talk serious Turkey..
This dealer even got the name outa square

[James Deuce]

Idiots. They've pitched it at the 1200 Sportster, so it needs to be $17k or so.

Back to the Shiver or MT-01 then.

[ital916]

Hye, I don't know much about guzzi's but that first one up top looks real sexy. Just a question on the custom one below, anybody care to explain that intense looking swing-arm to a noob? It looks like a turbine housing lol

[James Deuce]

It has a drive shaft in it. No chains or belts on Guzzis.

[ital916]

Oh snap thats cool! What are the pros/cons of a driveshaft. The other manufacturers don't use them, so i'm guessing there is a big catch?

[dangerous]

Oh snap thats cool! What are the pros/cons of a driveshaft. The other manufacturers don't use them, so i'm guessing there is a big catch?

The new Guzzis have single sided swing arms, with the drive shaft in them.
My eara of Guzzi have the shaft on the inside of the arm exposed to the elements.

Shafts are awesome, next to no maintance quite smooth and no backlash... how ever they do drag a few HP to turn and can cause the bike to twist on take off and whelies

all the Jap makes have used shafts as do some of the euro built bikes.

[ital916]

Man they sound freaking cool, i will have to check out a guzzi in real life next time i'm in a bike store. Weight wise they would weigh a lot more than a chain/belt system wouldn't they. I'm guessing that all out power to weight ratio isn't a concern with the guzzi's riding styles i.e sportsterish.

[miSTa]

Looking forward to seeing the 8v on our shores, but the more I am thinkin about it, I am talkin myself out of puttin my leg over one. And maybe wait and see what comes about in 09 and 10.

You're not going to be happy till you've tried it though are you?

[Ghost_Bullet]

They do sound great, I had quite an envy for the ripper sound that dangerous had emiting from his pipes. (did I just say that out loud??) I always wanted to find somehting that gave a bit more noise, but looked good. I think I have found pretty much that with the Mistral, and I think lost a shit load of weight also.

The griso is a good 230 odd kg But rides pretty light.
It ya ceck out the Auzzi site, or Italian official sites, you can see all the specs etc there.

With the new single sided swing arms there is a little backlash evident. Ya learn to control throttle to mostly eliminate that though.
The new 8Valve Griso, I reckon will be likely to coerse around 28-29k from ya wallet by my calculations. (would be great if I was so wrong though)

The great thing I find with the Griso, and others would be likely to aggree, is they are full of torque, which is plenty enough power to have fun with.