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Hi Colin, Thanks for the offer mate! That sounds really good. The only problem I have is I work a lot and nearly every weekend since I sell cars. Do you ever come to Edinburgh? It would be great if you could PM me your mobile and I can let you know if I am ever over there

It's so hard! I would like one of the newer bikes if possible. I am not a Guzzi fanantic so I can't see me paying £6,000+ for one as my first Moto Guzzi. I might get one, fall in love then get the bug and buy a proper minter. These all seem cheap to what I did with HD and Victory! This is what I am also comparing a Moto Guzzi to for example: http://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw-motorbikes/r1200s-in-boxer-cup-colours/1117659140 or http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/aprilia/tuono-1000-r/7642575/ All good bikes. All twins but each has there own unique characteristics.

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. Sorry if it seems like I am sitting on the fence or asking too many questions. I have had a lot of bikes in the past and I am not a stranger to spending on bikes (although I would like to keep that to a minimum going forward). I have been more of a customiser in the past. Harleys and Victories are a great way to part with cash and when you are doing in on £10,000+ bikes it gets out of hand quickly and I just don't ride enough to justify that much money. I know what you are saying Steve about if I wanted one I would have bought your already. I just don't know what I am looking at other than it looks lovely. I am sure there are forum members on here thinking I am crazy not for buying it already. I just don't know enough about them in a couple of days to know if £5,000 is a bargain, fair, top money etc and if it is the exact model I would want. The hardest thing for me to know is if I was to spend £4-5,000 is the bast bike for me going to be a Guzzi, BMW R1200S or an Aprilia Tuono.

HI guys, thanks for the replies! This is a hard one! I only really came across these bikes a few days ago. I really like the look of the Le Mans V11 Tenni as well but I am not going to pay collectors price for one. I might be just just as happy with a V11 Sport for example. I have been offered a V11 Cafe Sport with Ohlins and 22,000 miles for £5,000 and the hard part for me is to know if that is a good price or not? I also am not sure it will be a better bike that the Tuono or the BMW R1200s for the same money. The biggest problem I am going to have is that all of the bikes I am looking at are sort of hard to come buy so they will be bought unseen and without a test ride. If anyone sees a bike that I should go for please let me know.

What is the Le Mans bike really worth? What range do they usually go for? I didn't want to spend that much if I'm honest.

Thanks for the replies. I saw this bike but I think the dealer is asking a premium for it http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171775740293 Is the V11 Sport the same bike just not a limited edition? Same engine or detuned? I saw a Sport for £4000. Is the V12 just the updated version of this bike or is it a different looking bike all together? Thanks.

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Hi guys, I have just found this forum and am looking to get a new bike. I sold my Victory Hammer S the other day as I didn't want so much money tied up in a bike with the amount of time I get to ride. I was looking to get something a lot cheaper but still be a bit quirky and interesting. I also like V-Twins. I was thinking of a Ducati Monster S4r or a 999S, Aprilia Tuono, Suzuki TL1000R or a BMW R1200S. A few different bikes I know but you get the idea. All look great, will hold their value and won't bore me. I was actually reading a review on the BMW R1200S and it that another bike that should be considered is a Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans. I looked at some photos and I really like the look of them! Fits all of my criteria as well. I am not a fast rider and I just want a nice bike to ride and look after it without sending me bankrupt maintaining it (which worries me a bit with a Ducati) I looked at all the Moto Guzzi's for sale on the Biketrader.co.uk and it I think I only like the look of the V11. I know that this is a V11 forum but is there any other bike I should consider? Hear from you all soon! Scott