Mi_ka
High Miler
patrick said:
...and now we all go look for cover!! :lol:
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...and now we all go look for cover!! :lol:
Penis Rotor
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patrick said:
No so Patrick. My dislike is based on small minded, one-eyed bigotry plain and simple :mrgreen:
Pete
I'm just glad they are investing in new motors/models
Art
Art
A year ago on Wildguzzi, there was a many, many page post about what constitutes a Guzzi. Every other poster claimed that the V-Twin was the heart of Guzzi.
So here is the new Cali. The focal point of the machine is the V-Twin that is so big it intrudes into the tank. It's like a giant, two headed dong piercing a pale, white ass-shaped tank. It's got a great looking seat and radial Brembo's for crying out loud. Ever see a 600+lb cruiser that will do stoppies?
The press release says it's got 3 valve heads and is 1400cc's.
I wanna buy one and put beach cruiser bars on it. Then I will ride around fantasizing that my arms are wrapping around Jessica Biehl's ass. Her pale, white heart-shaped ass.........mmmmnnnnnnnnn
So here is the new Cali. The focal point of the machine is the V-Twin that is so big it intrudes into the tank. It's like a giant, two headed dong piercing a pale, white ass-shaped tank. It's got a great looking seat and radial Brembo's for crying out loud. Ever see a 600+lb cruiser that will do stoppies?
The press release says it's got 3 valve heads and is 1400cc's.
I wanna buy one and put beach cruiser bars on it. Then I will ride around fantasizing that my arms are wrapping around Jessica Biehl's ass. Her pale, white heart-shaped ass.........mmmmnnnnnnnnn
Rock on Pete.
So many comments about how high the motor looks, it's a mock up folks, it's entirely likely to be somewhat out of scale/proportion than even a prototype.
On another bit, I did not see anything in the press release that Identified this motor as a 3 valve? I have seen it bantered around that it is a 3v, also that is was originally and 3v, but switched to 4v to get better oomph!
So many comments about how high the motor looks, it's a mock up folks, it's entirely likely to be somewhat out of scale/proportion than even a prototype.
On another bit, I did not see anything in the press release that Identified this motor as a 3 valve? I have seen it bantered around that it is a 3v, also that is was originally and 3v, but switched to 4v to get better oomph!
Let's see now.. I first saw the Norge prototype (not a mockup) in 2000, I think. 6 years later it comes out. 
This *could* be much ado about nothing.
I'm with Pete on the bitching and moaning crowd, though.. :lol:
This *could* be much ado about nothing.I'm with Pete on the bitching and moaning crowd, though.. :lol:
rocker59
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Here's my take on what I see:
Engine:
It's tall. The heads are liquid-cooled, ala The Big Bore. That accounts for the radiator shroud at the front of the engine. 1400cc. It should put some power to the ground!
Chassis:
It looks new. I'm dying to see the body parts stripped off. Looks to me like a combination of previous Guzzi frame types. No lower rails. Looks like some boxed sections, and it might have a spine. The boxed area just aft of the steering head probably makes room for the top-mounted alternator.
I think it has a hybrid, dual-sided swingarm based on the CARC. I predict a 28-inch seat height and a 63"-64" wheelbase. It's size is now in HD Dyna territory, instead of HD Sportster territory.
Forks look beefy, though I can't tell if they're bigger than the current 45mm versions. 50mm would rock! So, too, the radial-mount brakes, but I bet those don't see production.
Wheels/Tires:
130/70 R 18 M/C 63H on the front.
200/60 R 16 M/C 79V TL on the rear.
The cast spokes look great! Though, the cruiser sizes would not be MY first choice. ME880s are available in that size, and I'd probably be running them on a Cali, anyway...
Body:
The tank is wide. I'm betting 6-gallons. Looks like it has a dash and that's probably where the tach resides. The cutouts are cool and have been done various times in history on motorcycles. Very unusual to look at today, but I think they are OK.
Front fender looks nice. Good shape. Nice creases.
Rear fender has me worried. I'm a bit of a luddite regarding tail lights, and I hope it doesn't have something like the Victory vision. A regular tail light with licence plate mount below it would work best for me. Shape looks OK from this photo.
I really like what looks to be a single, oversized speedo on the upper clamp. Triumph did it with the Speedmaster and I loved that look. It's something seen on lots of '40s and '50s bikes.
I'm really looking forward to seeing more pics. I know things can change from pre-production to showroom. The Centauro, the V11 Sport, the V7C all changed noticeably as they were refined for production, not that there's anything wrong with that.
So, it needs bags. I hope they have something cool in mind. If not, maybe Corbin could make some Beetle Bags for it! It could use an optional fairing, for those so inclined. I wonder what the H&H would look like here? And the biggie: The factory towing option... They really need a factory towing package!!! :evil:
The biggest downer is that it's no longer based on a sports bike, like the Tonti California. It's being firmly repositioned into the "touring-cruiser" niche. Could be good, but I'll miss the connection with the past and with the racetrack... The new customers won't care, though, so I hope they sell boatloads of 'em!!!
Engine:
It's tall. The heads are liquid-cooled, ala The Big Bore. That accounts for the radiator shroud at the front of the engine. 1400cc. It should put some power to the ground!
Chassis:
It looks new. I'm dying to see the body parts stripped off. Looks to me like a combination of previous Guzzi frame types. No lower rails. Looks like some boxed sections, and it might have a spine. The boxed area just aft of the steering head probably makes room for the top-mounted alternator.
I think it has a hybrid, dual-sided swingarm based on the CARC. I predict a 28-inch seat height and a 63"-64" wheelbase. It's size is now in HD Dyna territory, instead of HD Sportster territory.
Forks look beefy, though I can't tell if they're bigger than the current 45mm versions. 50mm would rock! So, too, the radial-mount brakes, but I bet those don't see production.
Wheels/Tires:
130/70 R 18 M/C 63H on the front.
200/60 R 16 M/C 79V TL on the rear.
The cast spokes look great! Though, the cruiser sizes would not be MY first choice. ME880s are available in that size, and I'd probably be running them on a Cali, anyway...
Body:
The tank is wide. I'm betting 6-gallons. Looks like it has a dash and that's probably where the tach resides. The cutouts are cool and have been done various times in history on motorcycles. Very unusual to look at today, but I think they are OK.
Front fender looks nice. Good shape. Nice creases.
Rear fender has me worried. I'm a bit of a luddite regarding tail lights, and I hope it doesn't have something like the Victory vision. A regular tail light with licence plate mount below it would work best for me. Shape looks OK from this photo.
I really like what looks to be a single, oversized speedo on the upper clamp. Triumph did it with the Speedmaster and I loved that look. It's something seen on lots of '40s and '50s bikes.
I'm really looking forward to seeing more pics. I know things can change from pre-production to showroom. The Centauro, the V11 Sport, the V7C all changed noticeably as they were refined for production, not that there's anything wrong with that.
So, it needs bags. I hope they have something cool in mind. If not, maybe Corbin could make some Beetle Bags for it! It could use an optional fairing, for those so inclined. I wonder what the H&H would look like here? And the biggie: The factory towing option... They really need a factory towing package!!! :evil:
The biggest downer is that it's no longer based on a sports bike, like the Tonti California. It's being firmly repositioned into the "touring-cruiser" niche. Could be good, but I'll miss the connection with the past and with the racetrack... The new customers won't care, though, so I hope they sell boatloads of 'em!!!
rocker59
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Chuck in Indiana said:Let's see now.. I first saw the Norge prototype (not a mockup) in 2000, I think. 6 years later it comes out.
I'm with Pete on the bitching and moaning crowd, though.. :lol:
That was the V11GT. It was based on the spine frame. It would've been a sweet machine! Looked a lot like an R11RT, though, and died about the time Aprilia took over...
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Moto-Guzzi- ... 11gt_2.jpg
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Moto-Guzzi- ... 11gt_1.jpg
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