I'm seriously close to putting in an offer on a Griso 1100 I've seen on the ol' eBay thingy.
My reference point from other bikes is as follows:
Had a VFR750FR for years, used it all through the year, did everything I needed, and despite the boring tag, I think it's a wonderful machine. Currently completely in bits for a long term special rebuild. I'm a bit odd I know.
Various bikes previously including 2 x LeMans II back in the 80's, one of which I absolutely loved.
I want another bike, cause I know the VFR won't be rebuilt for ages, and although I've tried to be sensible, thinking a BMW R1150GS would make a great do it all bike, ever since I heard about the Griso I've wanted one. Now I've found a pukka example, complete with Termi's, for less than £5k.
This will in effect be my everyday, use it for everything bike, and although I don't do track days, and a lot of 2 up touring, I still want a bike that can be useful, if you get my drift.
I know from my years with the LeMans, and later a 900SS (yes, I know, what a muppet selling that!!) that owning a special bike like the Griso takes some adjustment, and allowances, but although a Sport 1200 or other Guzzi would probably be more sensible............I just keep lusting after the Griso.
Trouble is I've not ridden one, let alone seen one !
I'd appreciate any opinions, knowledge etc. I can't stretch to a 1200, so it's pretty much specific to the 1100, and given some sound reading I might be tempted to go with a 1200 Sport instead, but.........
Well, you know how it is when you get obsessed