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Road version of Moto Guzzi V85 in development

First of all, apologies for veering this thread off topic, but it's with good reason...

The engine/trans layout controls the wheelbase, and they tried that tall/short on the V11 Spine series... which is mediocre at best. Long and low is where it’s at. Wait until you ride a GTM build. ;)

I would love to see a road-going V85, but I would even MORE love to see a next-gen Griso even if it were to be water-cooled.

I think your wishes have been answered, Michael!

I had the opportunity to examine and sit on the GTM-01 this weekend (but unfortunately not the chance to ride it)... and damn!
This bike is phenomenal!

It's long and low, and it looks mean (but at the same time, as you take in the details, you start to immediately get the impression that it is actually 'clean shaven and sophisticated'). You're expecting a BEAST... a total BRUTE, and then you throw your leg over it, ready to muscle it - and it's a complete double take.

The Griso is a HEAVY bike. You get it rolling, and it's heaven.

You throw your leg over the GTM-01 and prepare yourself to lift it off the side stand, and then you have to set it back down on the side stand to do it again, because while you were 'preparing' to stand it up, you've already balanced it upright between your legs.
You have to set back on the side stand to do it again because you just can't believe how light this bike is.
I mean... you see it! It's right there in front of you. It roars and growls at you as you tease the throttle.
You see a full (California sized) 1400 engine and transmission (with some serious upgrades to the components), but you don't quite understand why you're not feeling the bulk of this beast below you.

Todd claims this bike weight 395 lbs, but I honestly think this bike is lighter than my V7R, which is itself very much on the lighter side.

And here's the good news (Not that GTM-01 itself is not. In fact, it so much is that I am no longer wishing for a V85 Road Bike when this is available instead!)... The good news is that GTM has plans to offer an entry level GTM that is, for all intents and purposes, the next-gen Griso that everyone has been asking for: a Griso that is lighter, way more svelte, definitively more powerful, with better styling throughout and thoroughly updated (thoroughly!). This is, in fact, what anyone who has loved the big block Guzzi engine and was dreaming of a modern update has been dreaming of...!

OK. I veered way off topic, but it's worth sharing the news. This is the next-gen Griso (i.e. the soon-to-be-announced(??) entry-level GTM bike). But, if you have the bank and inclination to buy all of your upgrades "from the factory", rather than do them piecemeal later, it would be very much worth your time to check out GTM-01. It's on another whole level.
 
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Wow! First Indian I've seen with footpegs and controls in a semi-sane location. :D

Indian had their demo truck at the local dealership a few weeks ago and they brought a FTR along for display.
I was hoping to like it but was disappointed in the styling. Looks like each element was designed by a different design team, not at all a coherent design in my eyes. Oh, and they left off the rear fender...… :oops:

Guzzi can do better, remember they're Italian and understand what pleases the eye. Though that was not the case with the MGX..... I'm hoping they had only a temporary lapse of good judgement. :cool:

Paul
 
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^^^^^^^

Yes, nice, but not my shot of grappa.

All of this bench racing about style is more proof of why some prefer redheads, and others blondes and brunettes. Then again, as I am infatuated with my hotdog & mustard EV, my opinion about models' looks may be deemed strange. :giggle:

Bill

P.S. At my age, I can't sit around and wait for the "perfect" road bike, so I just decided to buy my brother's V7 III Special. He does not like it at all; I, very much.
 
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Ditto re EV!

Besides, at least one grandkid has designs on it. :)

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Disinclined -- for various reasons -- to do a top case on the V7, but presume that is the third you mention. H-B? Pix?

Bill
 
When they build this, I'm buying one, I don't care how much it costs.
 
Interesting discussion, and I do hope the guys in Mandello keep expanding the V85 engine applications. Given that, dang I just love my V7III Special. For those days I feel like a thrill, I fire up my "Italian Terror": 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR. The two bikes are very complementary. I checked out the new V85 at the Austin MotoGP a few weeks ago: impressive to be sure. I wonder how it rides.
 
Interesting discussion, and I do hope the guys in Mandello keep expanding the V85 engine applications. Given that, dang I just love my V7III Special. For those days I feel like a thrill, I fire up my "Italian Terror": 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR. The two bikes are very complementary. I checked out the new V85 at the Austin MotoGP a few weeks ago: impressive to be sure. I wonder how it rides.
Ive been Eyeballing the Brutalles I am debating picking up a used one
 
Since they are hell-bent on reviving the brand in the wrong direction, and the bikes having as much soul as an SV650...
I actually think the SV650 has quite a bit of character, especially if you like a revver. The Bandit or most modern Hondas on the other hand...
 
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