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Der Kaiser strikes back (or tries to)

RJVB

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After several years in which Moto Guzzi try to compete with BMW by bringing out models that are undeniably or even openly inspired by BMW models, the Germans finally appear to try to return the favour.

What does Moto Guzzi have in the line-up that sells well and has a concept that could please the modern-minded BMW clientele?

Right. Now imagine a technoteutronic version.

For maximum effect, I'll not link in the images but refer to the article on a French site where I first (and hopefully, last ;) ) saw the thing:

http://www.lerepairedesmotards.com/actualites/2008/actu_081104-bmw-lo-rider-concept-bike-etude.php
 
It's been around for a while.
Even uglier than the dreaded F800R.

Not even IMHO. It's a fact!
 
Can you imagine there are people who think that's "probably the most beautiful bike Ducati ever made"??

To me it looks they hired a designer from Honda or Suzuki, it looks like a miscarriage resulting from an undesired cross-over between a B-King and the latest Hornet ...
 
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Finding butt ugly bikes isn't difficult. Sadly.
 
Indeed.

This is more fun (for those with a minimum grasp of French: determine what bike is shown, and the first to have it right can post a new riddle)
 
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