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https://www.moto.it/news/moto-guzzi-v100-sport-tourer-motore-a-v-raffreddato-ad-acqua-120-cavalli-scoop.html On the technical side we have the news that will make the happiness of those who love the Italian eagle. The new Moto Guzzi V100 marks the birth of the new engine platform. In fact, the transversal V-engine with liquid cooling arrives, which is necessary in view of the future anti-pollution regulations, which are increasingly severe. The Italian company looks to the future with important investments that will lead to an expansion of the offer. The new 1000 engine, which on this version could already develop a power of about 120 horsepower, will in fact be used on maxienduro models, but also sporty ones, given the important performance and low weight. And it is easy to assume that the new platform lends itself to the development of different displacements, both larger and smaller. Without obviously renouncing the shaft drive. On the new Moto Guzzi V100 we will certainly find the most advanced electronic controls (traction, ABS, cornering), which have already been developed by the group on recent Aprilia and Moto Guzzi models. The wait at this point is very high, but we bet there will be little to wait. Official photos were being taken today. The Moto Guzzi V100 is therefore ready and will be a star of EICMA. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

There *is* a need, however, to keep the automotive type clutch, driveshaft, and rear drive. That will make it recognizably Guzzi.. IMHO.

Yeah but... no, you’re not wrong Weegie, I too absolutely love the Guareschi Varano - it clearly shows a high water mark of what can be, should’ve been achieved for a factory LeMans sport bike. Trouble is, with the Griso model - whilst it initially caught my imagination on it’s launch - on reflection there truly was only one pic colour/angle which did that! On that one image alone I was first attracted - & then later on I had the opportunity for a 8v test ride... I actually really tried hard to convince myself it was more fun to ride than my V11 Scura R. I really did! But... it just wasn’t. Emotionally benign, lacking the raw engagement of the V11 for me by comparison. Just felt... somewhat fat & stubby really! Bars out like a Quota - too wide. Carc lays like some bulky sun-greyed Great Dane turd, a bit plasticky - more a quirky mashup of odd elements - rather than the aesthetic Marabese presentation of cohesive, balanced design clearly apparent in the V11. (only imo of course) Yes, that’s true. But time struggles to dim any of its freshness ie., G&B fairing is as equally modern as any Panagale! Still would interesting to see a face-off. Of course, I’d be happy with either kit! From factory? I be like Ahab...

After three cancers and a stem cell transplant, the entire past 13 years have been an anomaly. The immune system transplanted into me is hyper-vigilant, which has lead to 6 years of various immune suppression schemes. I suspect that, were my immune system not suppressed, I might already be on the adverse advents log. This is an emergency vaccine that was given the US go-ahead only under emergency conditions. Data is being collected and I am convinced that the truth is being carefully filtered if not completely disregarded in certain cases. Government does many things very poorly. What they have perfected is obfuscation, half-truths and flat out lies. I worked in government for 31 years. I did not trust it before I took the job. Nothing in those 31 years changed my opinion.

27k miles, heavily modded, and 7k before shipping. Not my bike. I want something mostly stock. Upgraded or stock exhaust is fine, but I think a V11 LeMans or V11 Sport, aesthetically, can hardly be improved upon. I love the looks of these machines just as they are.

What about this one? https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1998-Moto-Guzzi-V11-Custom-Cafe-Racer-5017289453 1998 MOTO GUZZI V11 Custom Cafe Racer, This is not your neighbors puttering V7- this thing really hauls! Custom V11 Cafe Racer build with only 27k original miles on the bike. This classy Guzzi was completely disassembled and rebuilt with meticulous attention to detail, the frame was media blasted & repainted, and all unnecessary tabs/brackets were removed from the frame and customized for the solo seat set up. New front cafe fairing and rear tail bubble were added, complete with new handlebars, grips and bar end mirrors. The brake system was converted to true dual front brake calipers for extra stopping power. Got a new classic chrome Guzzi fuel tank and the fuel lines were replumbed to work with the internal fuel pump and filter. The engine has been thoroughly cleaned, all fluids have been changed and new oil and new air filters have been installed. A Power Commander has been wired in for fine tuning (under left cover) which has tracking, tuning, and monitoring capability, this fuel tuner can easily and effectively optimize the air/fuel ratio to your preference. New shocks have been installed with an extra set of heavier springs to dial in specific rider preference. New rear set foot controls, low profile LED turnsignals front & rear. Brand new Pirelli Demon tires were installed and the showstopper is the new exhaust pipes that give a unique, deep and powerful sound. You will not see another one like this, truly one of a kind!

No regret! When I got in touch with the dealer of the Le Mans, he tried the worn out trick: there are other interested. My answer? if you have the opportunity to sell it, please do! I cannot be bothered or moved by the intention of others, and there always going to be other opportunity. So don't hesitate and sell it if you can. He never came back with "others interested" after that. If the bike was sold from under you, without even giving you a chance, it possibly indicates the seller was not serious in closing a transaction with you. There are plenty of opportunities for V11 in the USA, you will get one. Better wait than purchasing something you cannot trust.

I would think a good TIG guy could fix it. V it out with a die grinder, pre heat, clamp it flat and weld.

Looks promising. Would love to see a Griso replacement. Or what would be even better would be the reincarnated 1000S and a LeMans., Just throwing it out there.....

I have no merit. I have worked internationally and have had access to numerous banking institutions, and used a lot of different monetary instruments in multiple currencies. Including in the USA before the Patriot Act. However, I have to point out the US has been behind in adopting the cards with the chip which have been implemented several decades ago in Europe. And even now, those chip cards are available, they are still not fully in use. In Europe, for every transaction you make with your card, you need to enter your pin. Here, you still sign, and nobody verifies. But never mind. In Europe, there is also a solution that is not available here. The bank issued check. Not to be compared with the "Cashier's check". The Bank check, is a check your bank provides, which is drawn from their own account. It means once that check is in your hands, unless the bank goes bankrupt, the seller cannot do anything about you getting paid. The Cashier's check does not provide any security; it is only a certified check by your bank, that at the time of certification, the account has sufficient funds to honor the check's face value. However, once issued, the owner can close his account if he wants to, or transfer the funds to another account. The Bank will not impede it. Admittedly, depositing a check is quicker than before. Through the apps on your phone. But behind the facilitated transaction it is still manual. When I sold my car on Autotrader, at the top of the add, I specified that I only accepted Wire Transfers for payment. A lot of people are scared because it implies disclosing bank account details. I don't understand why.

I will have to adjust my trip that weekend to work on my Ultimate Italian Automotive sin, but I might be able to do that. My Mother in Law is only about 50 miles from there, so maybe I can can swing by and say high. I can bring the Quota and Ambassador and ride each one. Fuel line are fixed, the new X was leaking from the metal section, so old X and new hoses, did a better job of fitting them this time. I am re-epoxying the light switch, seems that was my issue, but the horn worked but no lights, was able to pull the power wire out and only had epoxy on the very end, I think this will fix it.

Most people who dismiss the CARC series bikes and especially the 8V's have never ridden one, much less one that is correctly tuned and mapped. Their loss.

Great suggestions. Don't forget the many ways a title can go wrong. I drove 300 mi to discover a transposed number and I passed on it. I have had (since then) asked for the seller to inspect the title against the frame to confirm for me, and not just assume. One time I made a deal (conditional upon inspection) 200 mi away and took cash with me, I felt ok about it after a couple phone conversations. I once sold one from 1200 mi away and the gent flew in, bought it, and flew home. I delivered the bike to a nearby dealer where his shipper picked it up. I sold another one 1700 mi away and the gent sent me a check which I cleared and then allowed pick up at my home by his shipper. Shipper pick ups can be frustrating. I bought from an out of state dealer once and he filled out the title work with the wrong last name!!! I didn't notice till I applied. Fortunately he took care of it. In the end trust is a factor and one party will have to trust the other a little bit more. As said, ideal is to appear in person and deal with particulars. Good luck with it.

Make sure you all do your homework kids. Just so you have all the facts in proper proportion is all. Ciao

The panels on this tank were too far gone, I talked to the painter about maybe painting the panels in gold, but ultimately we decided no panels and no stripes. And now having it all together, the lack of panels really show off the shape of the tank, and I really love the shape. I do have the spare black tank, so I could have it chromed and painted, but without out all the pin stripes, it might look a little out of place. I am thinking about a ride on the Parkway this fall, I think 45mph and no stop signs might be perfect setting for the bike and me. Docc, would that be worth a drive/ride half way across TN?

A damned fine answer, p6x. Thank you. He's not firm on price, and was given the V11. He also is of very short inseam so can barely ride it. I have two potential V11s on the line, this is the one out of state. We'll see how things go. Wire transfer with escrow sounds like my best bet to protect both parties if I can work out the details with the seller. Won't do anything until he sends me a VIN and photos of the title in his name. Thank you again, p6x. You are awesome.

You do not need to have the same bank to do a "wire transfer". You just need the ABA, account number, Name, Address and bank name, and address of the branch where you wire the money. The Escrow is an additional safety, but it is not free; sometimes it is a percentage of the sum that will be put in the escrow. I would not use Western Union to transfer funds to pay for a motorbike. The Bank to Bank transfer has the advantage to disclose the identities of both the seller and the purchaser. More difficult to vanish in thin air. The ideal transaction would be for you to go there, and close the transaction on the "spot". Most banks have an app allowing you to do wire transfers. The seller is notified the funds have been deposited, and you sign the paperwork and you are good to go. This is how I sold my car on Autotrader. Actually, the guy transferred the money before coming to pick up. But he had met me at my house and he was confident. I would really recommend to meet the guy. I purchased my Le Mans from a dealership, and while they assured me the bike was ready to ride, when I got there, the odometer was not working. One last piece of advice; it is always better to ask written questions. For quality. You also use the phone to get a feel for who is it you are dealing with. But all the technical questions answered on email you keep. Phone calls can be subject to "misunderstandings".

Well done, Sir! Thanks for the update and ride report, @HRC_V4! Keep 'em coming! Hey, some things are worth repeating:

I far prefer the Guareschi Corse, to my eye it's more innovative, the frame appears to have a Ducati influence and is more original in its appraoch Gorgeous as the Monza is Ghezzi and Brian have been producing this style for a long time, right back to MGS-01 which one of them was invovled with. At its heart its a Sporti with a VERY expensive list of farkles. I'm sure a standard sport wouldn't have a chance against it, but IMHO it's really not that ground breaking Don't get me wrong sure I like and would love to have one, but given what it's going to cost I'd purchase the Guareschi.

You and your LeMans are going to love each other even more with some sonorous canisters and diligent tuning. The cabling allows you to connect guzzidiag, but you will also need a quality voltmeter to set the TPS, and a way to balance the throttle bodies. Details here: MySport, with the (likely Mistral made) Moto Guzzi "for off-road use" accessory canisters, has done fabulously on the Decent-tune up and factory map, factory cross-over. The pods will cause you more difficulties, but not impossible. Get some canisters you like the looks of (I've never heard a V11 I didn't love the sound of), and use the Decent Tune-up as a baseline. Here is a pretty thorough cross-over evaluation:

@Slivsgaard (Claus!) It is just the beginning . . .

Pains me to update that I won’t be headed out to join the festivities this time…can’t get enough time off now as originally planned. I hope everyone has a wonderful time and I look forward to the making the next one!