rosso corsa

I have the Daes "lenkerstummel" on my 2003 V11 LM RC. They fit perfectly (incl. with the Ohlins forks). Cables and hoses do not need to be replaced. Very comfortable indeed and beautifully made. According to the Daes website, delivery takes2-3 days to 1-2 weeks (I guess that this applies only to EU; overseas delivery incl. customs clearance may take more time; perhaps best to ask Roland before ordering).

A Ducati helmet on a Moto Guzzi 🤐 (just kidding!)

Hi, I have a 2017 Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory as my second bike and Nordschleife-tool. The Tuono's performance, handling, gearshifter (blipper!), brakes, etc. are in a different league than the Guzzi. This said, it is much easier (and much less frustrating) to enjoy the Guzzi at legal speeds than the Tuono. With the Tuono, you always feel like wanting to go faster. I am 187 cm and while the upright seating position on the Tuono is obviously more comfortable, the Le Mans offers me more leg room. Suspension comfort seems similar (both are Ohlins and adjusted to my weight (76 Kg)). Even though the Tuono and the Guzzi are extremely different bikes, I enjoy riding both of them, adjusting my riding style (and expectations!) to their (very different) character.

Why pay EU (or US)-level prices for something (no matter how good or beautiful it may be) built in a low-wage country? If it wants to fly the Union Jack, it should be built there too.

Bitubo also on my 2003 Rosso Corsa. The Bitubo was as far as I know the original standard equipment on the Rosso Corsa throughout its production.

The problem is that the CB1300 | Honda is a 2021 model and therefore subject to EU5. Since Honda is not considering to make it EU5-compliant, the 2021 CB1300 has not been introduced to EU markets, sadly (otherwise I would for sure order one!).

Perhaps somewhat borderline, but it remembers me of the eighties: 2021 Honda CB1300S Super Bol D'or... unfortunately not EU5 compliant

I bought my V11 LM Rosso Corsa in spring 2003 as I was getting bored with my then motorcycle (a too perfect BMW K1200RS) and wanted something totally different. When I saw the Rosso Corsa, I immediately fell in love with its (or should I say "her"?) looks. During the following months, I test rode a number of very diffferent bikes (BMW R1100S and R; Aprilia Falco and Futura; etc). When I rode the V11, however, she immediately gave me a big smile, which lasted the entire day until I had to hand her back to the dealer and return home withe the BMW. The V11 is a truly living machine with its imperfections (aka "character") that makes every ride an emotional experience. Also, on my Guzzi, I have the impression to go fast even when I am only doing 80 Km/Hr, which is a key advantage in Belgian traffic conditions marked by speed cameras and increasingly repressive controls. Still, when midlife crisis hit, I added a Tuono V4 1100 RF to the stable, as my Nordschleife toy. Even with such tough competition, the V11 is still my favorite.

https://www.visordown.com/features/top-10s/much-appreciated-top-10-motorcycles-yesterday-are-classics-today

Earlier this year somewhere in the Belgian Ardennes.....

A couple of weeks ago in the Belgian Ardennes....

Whitewashing exercise (KIDDING!!)

Is there an advantage in these 1200 2v valve covers or is it just a matter of aesthetics?

Thanks a lot Jaap, that is also what I read; 2003-2004 were tough years in Mandello. I sent an e-mail to the Moto Guzzi client service; let's see what comes out...

Perhaps this question has been raised before, but, does anybody know how many Rosso Corsas and Nerro Corsas were ever produced? Grazie Mille

If you already own the 2017 edition of Falloon's "Complete History", his 2020 "centennial" edition is a disappointment as it is only an update of the 2017 one (i.e. same text and pictures for everything pré-2017). Is that all that could be done to mark the 100th anniversary? Similar to previous editions, the section on the varies V11 special series remains disappointingly succinct....

Slightly off topic . Does anyone know the color codes for the Rosso Corsa red (base color and sticker color)? I assume that it is not a RAL color? Grazie Mille

98 RON? (I meant John Daniels)

Baglux seems to be very similar to Bagster. I have been very happy with my Bagster tank cover and tank bag that you clip on the cover. I have also used the Tekno semi-rigid panniers ( but found the (dis)mounting of the racks quite cumbersome (and it looks VERY ugly without panniers). Another alternative: a Stucci luggage rack

It says "05/11/2015" on the page? PS: the page has not been updated since 30 Nov 16. They must be very busy developing new engines...

Why not start a separate tank size-topic?

I have similar feelings about many (or most?) of these custom-builds; see also what is happening nowadays to 70-80-ies BMW boxers or K-series... truly shocking! Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder, and I can imagine that some of the builders are very proud of their achievements, but it is definitely not my cup of tea. The V11 is a natural beauty and will probably soon become (or already is?) a style icon (and stands way above fashion "trends" like wrapped exhausts; black matt paint, tractor front tires etc....) So there is really no need to do these horrible things to her. One can also wonder how some of these customs ride....

Congratulations! What a beauty! The same happened to me early 2003: I had been riding BMWs for ages and then.... Eureka (aka "Aha erlebniss"): I discovered the V11. I will never sell my red lady. Let the Eagle Fly!

Good morning, there was a general problem with the wrinkle finish on all V11s (see for example and that is why Moto Guzzi at least in Europe organised a call back. So if you find a V11 with wrinkle finish that is still in good condition, it has been redone (by Moto Guzzi or by the owner).