Chicago Mark
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Many years ago when I first saw pictures of the Centauro, I knew right away I had to have one as I thought they were stunningly beautiful as well as beastly powerful. Several years later and I did have one. A perfect 1998 British Racing Green Centauro Sport that I absolutely loved. In fact, I've missed that motorcycle ever since I sold it a few years ago.
Around 1998 I saw a picture of the Bassa. Same thing in that I loved it at first glance and worked my way to finally having one. Actually I had two. I wrecked my black 1999 Bassa and replaced it with a 2000 Bassa in stunning blue/silver. Man, did I ever love that motorcycle. It did become a garage queen once I added the Centauro to the garage though.
Third time was with the Griso. Oh boy, Guzzi really made, IMHO, a fitting replacement for the Centauro that I loved. Then a couple of years later they added the new 8v engine to boot. It's taken me a few years of trying and today, I brought home my beautiful 2009 Griso 8v. But I was wrong, the Griso 8v isn't a 'replacement' for the Centauro, it's a new kind of beast all around. There's not a 'light switch' in the throttle that comes alive at 5500rpm. This engine is silky smooth and extremely powerful throughout the rev range. I only have 60 miles on it so red light blinks with authority at anything over 6300rpm. That's OK for now, it's more fun than you can imagine getting there anyway.
At no time did I ever have a test ride these 3 bikes. Not needed, I simply knew they'd be right.
Thank you Moto Guzzi, and thank you Jim Barron at Rose Farm Classics for making this latest purchase so awesome!!
Forza Moto Guzzi,
Mark
Around 1998 I saw a picture of the Bassa. Same thing in that I loved it at first glance and worked my way to finally having one. Actually I had two. I wrecked my black 1999 Bassa and replaced it with a 2000 Bassa in stunning blue/silver. Man, did I ever love that motorcycle. It did become a garage queen once I added the Centauro to the garage though.
Third time was with the Griso. Oh boy, Guzzi really made, IMHO, a fitting replacement for the Centauro that I loved. Then a couple of years later they added the new 8v engine to boot. It's taken me a few years of trying and today, I brought home my beautiful 2009 Griso 8v. But I was wrong, the Griso 8v isn't a 'replacement' for the Centauro, it's a new kind of beast all around. There's not a 'light switch' in the throttle that comes alive at 5500rpm. This engine is silky smooth and extremely powerful throughout the rev range. I only have 60 miles on it so red light blinks with authority at anything over 6300rpm. That's OK for now, it's more fun than you can imagine getting there anyway.
At no time did I ever have a test ride these 3 bikes. Not needed, I simply knew they'd be right.
Thank you Moto Guzzi, and thank you Jim Barron at Rose Farm Classics for making this latest purchase so awesome!!
Forza Moto Guzzi,
Mark