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...