grossohc Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 The more i look at the 1200 sport on the MG website the more i like it . Has anyone seen one in a showroom or ridden one yet. I think it would look even better seeing it for real imho, is it the same as the griso engine Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 The more i look at the 1200 sport on the MG website the more i like it . Has anyone seen one in a showroom or ridden one yet. I think it would look even better seeing it for real imho, is it the same as the griso engine Gary Have not seen one in the flesh yet, but they are in dealers now I understand. Motor is from the Norge. Long review in this month's Motorcycle Sport & Leisure. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug123 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Gary,Moto Ecosse in Ayr has one in their showroom.Its byootifool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callison Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Motociclismo.it just ran a comparison between the 1200 Sport, a Ducati Sport 1000 and the new Moto Morini 9 /2. La strada di Casa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeokie Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 After surgery (removal of that monstrosity of a rear mud flap) the Sport would look like a proper sport bike. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 After surgery (removal of that monstrosity of a rear mud flap) the Sport would look like a proper sport bike. I like it. I agree, if my goose gets totaled I'll get the 1200 sport and remove the whole mud flap, hopefully FBF will whip up a eliminator kit for me anyone heard any prices on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grossohc Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 anyone heard any prices on these? Corsa italiana are selling them for £7599 on the road (dont know if that is the normal or ABS version) Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Still unsure about it. I'll reserve judgment until I see one in the flesh. I do wish it had USD forks, though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grossohc Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'll reserve judgment until I see one in the flesh. I do wish it had USD forks, though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mattress Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Interesting magazine article. Seems the Sport still has some of that torque dip "around" 3700 rpm. And what about that drop in power above 7000 rpm? I wonder if that is the ECU cutting in to draw down power to protect the engine or if it really out of wind? I'm still undecided on the new styling. The tanks just look almost cartoonishly large. I thought the Griso was the prettier of the bunch at a dealer, but even then I'm being kind. First thing would go would be the Griso's trumpet stock muffler. The staintune kit looks much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Corsa Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'm still undecided on the new styling. The tanks just look almost cartoonishly large. I thought the Griso was the prettier of the bunch at a dealer, but even then I'm being kind. First thing would go would be the Griso's trumpet stock muffler. The staintune kit looks much better. I liked theGriso 8V model 1:1 scale that made it to Milan show, with the plastic or so cyl. heads , if they'd make it in 1:18 scale I will buy it. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I liked theGriso 8V model 1:1 scale that made it to Milan show, with the plastic or so cyl. heads , if they'd make it in 1:18 scale I will buy it. .... Holy CRAP why didn't other companies think of this!!! you don't have to make a bike, just whip out a replica of one and see if anyone lines up, the only thing is most companies that try this usually HAVE a motor ready but aren't sure on the style, seems the opposite here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news but the Sport is not scheduled to be imported to North America for 2007. Yet another opportunity tossed into the trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news but the Sport is not scheduled to be imported to North America for 2007. Yet another opportunity tossed into the trash. Argh, thats just stupid, why do they shoot themselves in the foot. At least bring SOME in, make it really chic and exclusive but no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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