Hi--Although new to Guzzi's I have been riding bikes for 42 years (gawd that sounds like I'm ancient....). Always been intrigued by MG's and am in the looking stage now, but so many questions!! I am down to looking at either a V11 (only those with all the latest/greatest engine and tranny improvements) -- OR -- one of the new type Breva, V12 Sport, Norge.
If I bought a V11 other than a Ballabio or Cafe Sport, I know I would need to change the riding position. I think this will eliminate the LeMans and its variants, because the change to real honest to gosh handlebars (as outlined elsewhere) is too limited by the fairing. OK... so I BELIEVE that leaves me with a V11 Sport Naked or a Ballabio or a Cafe Sport, as contenders in the V11 camp. I think the Ballabio and Cafe Sport had the latest (V11) engine/tranny improvements. I know the Cafe had the Ohlins, the Ballabio does not.
So first question--What years of the V11 Sport Naked had the latest engine/tranny improvements? Which (if any) V11 Sports Naked had the Ohlins?
Second question--boy this is loaded asking it on the V11 forum I guess!--Are there any advantages of a new model Breva etc over a V11 (once the riding position on the V11 is sorted out)? Personally I dont like the looks of the new models, but I have not seen in person. Also, I have read comments here about them being soul-less. But if they are more sorted out, more rideable, better handling, more comfortable, have more torque, or something, that would trump looks.
Any input is appreciated!!