Classic style bike. new Triumph or Ducati? - Page 7

rous44 · 12-08-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve G.

Ducati spent their $5 suspension budget better than Thriumph did with their $5 on the Bonnevilles.
Steve

Yes, but Triumph doesn't charge you $10 for $5 suspension.

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rocker59 · 12-08-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sbn

havent seen one in black. I like the white one black could be cool too

sbn · 12-08-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rocker59

Ok yes that is cool looking.. would like more of it

rocker59 · 12-08-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sbn

Ok yes that is cool looking.. would like more of it

http://press.motoguzzi.it/press.asp?...=279&idliv=390

sbn · 12-08-2008, 11:59 AM

thanks... it look very good in black.

Steve G. · 12-08-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rous44

Yes, but Triumph doesn't charge you $10 for $5 suspension.

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Ohhh, you got me there, you win

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Steve

ManitouMike · 12-10-2008, 06:44 AM

V7 Classic: black and gold, also a cafe
BTW, this bike is getting great reviews.

sbn · 12-10-2008, 07:40 AM

who gave them great reviews?

ManitouMike · 12-10-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sbn

who gave them great reviews?

Google Moto Guzzi V7 Classic reviews and several mags were very favorable toward the V7.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...iew-84978.html

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Moto-Guz...es/v7-classic/

http://cars.uk.msn.com/Motorbikes/Bi...entid=10219732

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...?&R=EPI-102330

Steve G. · 12-10-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sbn

who gave them great reviews?

Great looking little thing. Underline little. I can't figure out the reviewers. They pan the Bonnevilles for lack of power [they are correct] , yet this 750 has even less than the Bonny.
Steve

NativeSon · 12-10-2008, 10:53 AM

duck pilot -
hope you read this. you still enjoying every mile as much as when you first bought it? any frustrations? do you still ride it to work every day? how many miles? farkles?

ManitouMike · 12-10-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve G.

Great looking little thing. Underline little. I can't figure out the reviewers. They pan the Bonnevilles for lack of power [they are correct] , yet this 750 has even less than the Bonny.
Steve

On this bike it's not about the power. and the original v7 was pretty small.

dave1068 · 12-10-2008, 04:35 PM

I think if those guzzis were 1100, we'd all buy one and many triumph riders would also jump ship, especially the cafe model.

motoretro · 12-10-2008, 05:06 PM

I really like the new Guzzi V7, especially w/ black tank and side covers although I really dislike black engine cases and fork legs.....Add the lack of HP and I'd have be very smitten in person to jump on one.
Lets hope someone comes out w/ a realistic retro standard soon.

Motoretro

optimum_malarky · 12-10-2008, 05:39 PM

I agree with Motoretro. I'd love to see another Triumph retro triple, a la the Thunderbird Sport. Great looks, great motor, and the name brand (which I'll admit still matters to me). Why else deal with the inadequacies of the current retro bikes when a modern standard can be had for a better price with equivalent, if not superior performance?

...but I'd still love to put any of the bikes posted here in my garage any day. For me, its a toss up between the Thruxton and the GT1000.

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12-08-2008, 11:59 AM	#95
sbn ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Oddometer: 485	thanks... it look very good in black.

12-10-2008, 06:44 AM	#97
ManitouMike Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Manitou Springs Oddometer: 424	V7 Classic: black and gold, also a cafe BTW, this bike is getting great reviews.

12-10-2008, 07:40 AM	#98
sbn ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Oddometer: 485	who gave them great reviews?

12-10-2008, 10:53 AM	#101
NativeSon Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Frisco, Co/Fort Lauderdale, FL Oddometer: 6,661	duck pilot - hope you read this. you still enjoying every mile as much as when you first bought it? any frustrations? do you still ride it to work every day? how many miles? farkles?

12-10-2008, 04:35 PM	#103
dave1068 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: New England Oddometer: 249	I think if those guzzis were 1100, we'd all buy one and many triumph riders would also jump ship, especially the cafe model.

12-10-2008, 05:06 PM	#104
motoretro Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 455	I really like the new Guzzi V7, especially w/ black tank and side covers although I really dislike black engine cases and fork legs.....Add the lack of HP and I'd have be very smitten in person to jump on one. Lets hope someone comes out w/ a realistic retro standard soon. Motoretro

12-10-2008, 05:39 PM	#105
optimum_malarky Premium nonsense Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Northern California.... twisty Oddometer: 326	I agree with Motoretro. I'd love to see another Triumph retro triple, a la the Thunderbird Sport. Great looks, great motor, and the name brand (which I'll admit still matters to me). Why else deal with the inadequacies of the current retro bikes when a modern standard can be had for a better price with equivalent, if not superior performance? ...but I'd still love to put any of the bikes posted here in my garage any day. For me, its a toss up between the Thruxton and the GT1000.