Guzzimax

Autumn is well and truly here in the UK, today was cold but dry, and after spending the past 2 weeks away on an overseas business trip, I managed to get out for a ride up to Matlock Bath. The bike next to my V11 is a 1962 Enfield 500, one of the last UK made 500 singles before production was transferred to India

In my opinion, this color combination doesn’t gel for me. Either the black or silver V11s look terrific as stock, but the black tank with silver side panels, seat cowl & fender doesn’t look “right” I suppose it doesn’t help having a sliver V11 as that’s what I’m comparing it to. All 3 factory red frame stock colors look “right”

First time I’ve seen or heard of a V11 Sport TT. I assume that these were dealer created, and not supplied as such by the factory.

The “Grape Ape” V11

The Great Grape Ape, that takes me back to the 70’s Never thought of comparing this burgundy/maroon/purple color to the Grape Ape

Hibernation is approaching for me as well. Once November arrives and the gritters start salting the roads, that’s it for me until March, unless we have a mild spell when the roads are free of salt. Oh to live in a warmer climate…….I was originally intending to go out for a ride today, but it rained most of the day, & apart from moving a bike in and out of the garage, I didn’t venture anywhere

That’s a very nice black red-framed V11. Here in the UK they’re rarer than hens teeth. I cannot remember ever seeing a black one here. A few silver ones, the odd greenie, but never black. I’d be interested to know the no’s of each color that were made. It looks terrific with that bikini fairing. Enjoy

A Guzzi (and non Guzzi) ride out last Sunday. My silver V11 next to the Cali. The days are getting shorter, and fall is starting

Another afternoon of bike cleaning and then treating with ACF50

Apparently Yamaha Motor Corp declined to import the MT01 into the US, claiming there wasn’t any market for it