We knew it was inevitable, but here's the first words; http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/06/04/ne ... n-progress
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Gasp?! H20 Guzzi!
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Rafael
GT Reference
Sounds like MG is following BMW's adoption of some Honda's CX 500 layout. Can't wait to see the new design. But I'm sure I will miss the simplicity.
A local dealer told me that MG is out selling Aprilia for the first time at his place. It's nice to see that MG has so many offering now. More please... A new LeMans would be nice.
I think that a WC'd Norge will make my past opinion that MG should have produced a WC V4 before Honda did moot. I'm sure I'll still prefer the V2 over a V4. but I guess I'll have to test ride an ST next time I have an opportunity.
A local dealer told me that MG is out selling Aprilia for the first time at his place. It's nice to see that MG has so many offering now. More please... A new LeMans would be nice.
I think that a WC'd Norge will make my past opinion that MG should have produced a WC V4 before Honda did moot. I'm sure I'll still prefer the V2 over a V4. but I guess I'll have to test ride an ST next time I have an opportunity.
It has to come eventually. With the tighter emission and noise standards it is the only way to go. I too will miss the simplicity of the 2 valve pushrod engine. I may just stay on 2 valve bikes, but 4 valve heads and water cooling is the way of the future.
pokeyjoe
High Miler
140 hp 1300/1400? No thanks. Now, then a 100 hp 750 I'd be interested in, but it all depends on what they do with that ugly ass radiator...
Trout
GT Reference
Bring it on!!! That coming from a ludite. I'm still technology challenged & still prefer carbs & points but have experienced the low maintenance & dependability of ECU's & Injection. If Guzzi does it, it will be done right and one helluva ride! I'm Ready!
Time for me to go backwards, as if I'm not backward (or back woods) enough.
Just have a personal preference for RETRO, although I revel in the technology of my new ute (suv) with ABS, traction control blah blah blah!
I hate working on cars so take it straight to my mechanic if it farts.
Always loved working on bikes, fiddling, modifying etc as you can see.
So maybe a real classic cafe racer will nest in my garage one day, with Dyna 3 ignition then no more wires ........................ just mechanical bits that I can see and fix.
Just have a personal preference for RETRO, although I revel in the technology of my new ute (suv) with ABS, traction control blah blah blah!
I hate working on cars so take it straight to my mechanic if it farts.
Always loved working on bikes, fiddling, modifying etc as you can see.
So maybe a real classic cafe racer will nest in my garage one day, with Dyna 3 ignition then no more wires ........................ just mechanical bits that I can see and fix.
pyoungbl
Cruisin' Guzzisti
I'm in the Old Fart league, love the simple air cooled mills that I can tinker with. We can all hitch up our suspenders, pull out the corn cob pipes and talk about the good old days...that's great. Too bad the rest of the world marches on. Our beloved Guzzi brand has managed to just barely stay alive these past 30 or 40 years. If we want the brand, and our own life support, to exist in the future the brand will have to be compliant with all governmental regulations and be competitive in the marketplace. Right now Guzzi produces a lot of bang for the buck in the big blocks, not so much in the small blocks but still unique enough to survive. It is in our best interest to encourage the company to adapt as necessary to stay alive. That probably means some kind of liquid cooling to take care of the heat generated by more horse power. If BMW can do it Guzzi can. HD must be mulling over the same problem but with much more momentum to overcome. I still wonder how a company can be in business when it only produced 6700 machines in 2012...for the entire world. I'm pulling for MG, even bought two new MG bikes in the last 8 months. If Guzzi brings out a water cooled mill I think I will be one of the early buyers, just to make a statement. That's dumb but at my age you get to be dumb and it's OK. Water cooled, bring it on!
Peter Y.
Peter Y.
keenerkeen07
Just got it firing!
New to this site and my 2007 Griso 1100...Love the Griso and have always wanted a Guzzi ...that being said i would love to Guzzi move ahead with a liquid cooled engine .. I hope they keep the appearance of the engine similar to the current style as in keeping with an aircooled look fins and all ...Moto Guzzi IMO has the best looking engines out there and to make it look similar as to a Honda CX engine would be a shame 
But then again time moves on i just hope Moto Guzzi keeps some of its tradition in its new tech...
But then again time moves on i just hope Moto Guzzi keeps some of its tradition in its new tech...
Pascal
Cruisin' Guzzisti
pyoungbl said:
I met you in Daytona...
You didn't strike me as dumb, lol.
I feel the same way than you about a water Guzzi, since there's no escaping regulations you have to keep an open mind.
The BB1 Griso is done tastefully...