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    Moto Guzzi V100

    in Newer models

    Posted

    Looks more like a Piaggio child with an Aprilia grandparent  - not a lot of DNA apparent in this great grandchild of Guzzi.

    Not a worthy effort to celebrate a century of Guzzi!

    Plasticised & scooterised meh. 
     

    Still, it’s a little better than those pics forming my first impression.

     I said, a little - as in marginal.

    Enough, to test the new liquid cooled platform. Hope springs eternal.

    Fun V11 read!

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    “full digital engine management (injection and ignition) was a Guzzi trademark long before being adopted by other makers.”

    Well, I for one didn’t take this as an absolute literal claim of being the first in “using EFI long before anyone else” - but more in making the point it was a feature, that was commonly adopted as a “trademark” feature before most other manufacturers had switched over to adopting EFI.

    In fact, is that “anyone else” quote actually accurate or has it been somewhat paraphrased?

    Anyhow, the article got far more right than wrong in capturing the V11’s qualities, in this case the Scura, and my absolute favourite line was one of the photos captions...

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    Bravo!
    Give that man a cigar!   :rasta:

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    Moto Guzzi V100

    in Newer models

    Posted

    On 8/27/2021 at 6:19 PM, pete roper said:

    Actually better than I expected. A lot of mixed styling cues. I can see lots of of Centauro, some really weird throwbacks to the V75 of the early '80's, (A 750 version of the Lario motor. It was awful.

    Yes true. There’s much in Guzzi’s annuals which can provide both experience & inspiration.

    As we know - this isn’t the first liquid-cooled Guzzi design - you even had your pick of two models last offered for sale only some 25 years ago!

    Maybe the latest V100 heads design & the liquid coolant chamber have taken its styling cues from the nowadays somewhat unsighted ...er, Custom!

    Anyhow, that’s what I reckon. What do you think?

    For those unfortunate few who aren’t familiar with the Custom (or 125C) here’s from Wikipedia: 

    Moto Guzzi 125C or "125 Custom" is a motorcycle produced by the Italian company Moto Guzzi for ten years, from December 1985 to 1995.

    In 1983, at the motor show in Milan, a new type of 125 engine was presented by the Guzzi-Benelli group, intended to replace the old 125 used on the small cars from Mandello born 10 years earlier.
    The new engine featured innovations such as reed-regulated intake, separate lubrication, liquid cooling and anti-vibration countershaft crankshaft. The reason for the delay in using the engine is to be attributed to the excessive length of the tuning, which made it possible to use it only two years later on the 125C and 125TT (all terrain). In November 1985 the 125C was presented at the Milan motor show and, the following month, it was made available to the public.
    The Guzzi, on the aforementioned motorcycle, tried to bring the characteristics of the "Yankee" style of the California (reflectors placed on the sides of the direction indicators, two-level saddle and teardrop fuel tank) within the reach of the youngest: a feat not exactly successful given that trace of this model has been almost completely lost: even in the Moto Guzzi historical museum in Mandello del Lario it is not possible to find one.

     

     

    Moto Guzzi V100

    in Newer models

    Posted

    Actually was expecting better for the launch of a new century, new engine platform... something more celebratory with the splash & buzz created of a halo model.

    This looks boring as batshit - so the Breva launch commentary makes sense.

    I’m guessing the engine will have bore/stroke dimensions more akin to the Bellagio - with higher revs capability.

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    Moto Guzzi V100

    in Newer models

    Posted

    THE CENTENARY ENGINE

    In addition to the type of motorcycle, the engine is also intriguing. A new model to celebrate Moto Guzzi's 100th anniversary was announced last March by the president of the Piaggio Group, Roberto Colaninno, but at first glance it shouldn't be that. In fact, Colaninno had spoken of a surprising bike in terms of technology and performance and should not be represented by a crossover.

    https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/m.gpone.com/it/2021/08/26/moto-news/moto-guzzi-v100-foto-spia-della-crossover-da-120-cv.html%3famp

    Moto Guzzi V100

    in Newer models

    Posted

    The wait seems to be almost over Ahab. Fantastic!

    Exciting? Hmm, I dunno.

    The silhouette on this is a little erm, well maybe I should wait a bit...

    I refuse to say boring, but it does look a fairly conservative effort - & aren’t those forks appearing a mite spindly?

    But I suppose it’s not about the introductory packaging - this looks like it might just be the test mule with what appears to be a TT tank.

    Can’t wait to properly see/hear - view the torque specs - reverse spinning shaft setup, radiator etc.

    Looks like we’ll wait for the next wave...

    Needs... Guzzi Power!!

    So, is this a spine frame hybrid?

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    Yeah but... no, you’re not wrong Weegie, I too absolutely love the Guareschi Varano - it clearly shows a high water mark of what can be, should’ve been achieved for a factory LeMans sport bike.

    Trouble is, with the Griso model - whilst it initially caught my imagination on it’s launch - on reflection there truly was only one pic colour/angle which did that!

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    On that one image alone I was first attracted - & then later on I had the opportunity for a 8v test ride...

    I actually really tried hard to convince myself it was more fun to ride than my V11 Scura R. I really did!

    But... it just wasn’t.

    Emotionally benign, lacking the raw engagement of the V11 for me by comparison.

    Just felt... somewhat fat & stubby really! Bars out like a Quota - too wide.

    Carc lays like some bulky sun-greyed Great Dane turd, a bit plasticky - more a quirky mashup of odd elements - rather than the aesthetic Marabese presentation of cohesive, balanced design clearly apparent in the V11.

    (only imo of course)

    19 hours ago, Weegie said:

    Gorgeous as the Monza is Ghezzi and Brian have been producing this style for a long time

    Yes, that’s true.

    But time struggles to dim any of its freshness ie., G&B fairing is as equally modern as any Panagale!

    Still would interesting to see a face-off. Of course, I’d be happy with either kit!

    From factory? I be like Ahab...

     

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    So, is this a spine frame hybrid?

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    Gorgeous... now that’s an upgrade kit fit for refining the V11 base!

    Wow - wouldn’t it be incredibly interesting to see it in action pitted against the Guareschi Carc kit GCorse Varano!!

    Pwhoarrr! Guzzi Power!

    Heart... or... Head?

    Excruciating!!

    V11 Custom Builds

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    Twin Turbo V50 all done & finished final vid. 👍

    Suggest watching from say, 13 minutes onwards if you’ve followed his preceding build vid’s.

    It’s been said it’s difficult & unrewarding attempting to get heron heads to naturally breathe...

    If flow don’t come easy - force it!
    💪😅

     

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    Timing Gear set

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:

    The reason for the throttle hick at steady state only is the same as the reason you don't always feel the dip in an engines torque curve you see on a dyno because you accelerate through the area fairly quickly. Same as areas where the jetting/mapping is slightly off, if it's in an area you accelerate through briefly then it doesn't get noticed or is of no operational consequence. So the reason for the 2800-3200 rpm hick up I think is in this area there is a combination of related factors that come together under certain circumstances with regards to mapping and environment and if you ask the engine to operate in that area in a steady state under the right conditions you will get the effects.

    Sorry LP - the confident delivery of your supposition is admirably clear but it’s still as much of a good guess in identifying the hick “cause” as a blind man in a dark room looking for a cat that isn’t there.

    Not actually saying you’re wrong - just saying you haven’t found it.

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    Timing Gear set

    in Technical Topics

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Pressureangle said:

    I've installed my Caruso gears, I'll add a sound file if I can figure out how to do that after it's on the ground.

    YES PLEASE!👏 

    ...would absolutely love to hear the aural side effect one gets for their money.

    If it was somewhat akin to aural sex going hard thru the gears it might be a worthy accompaniment to a good set of pipes!

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