Oh how I sobbed and sobbed as I watched this! My Guzzi Norge 1200 GTL and I have been inseparable since we shared our first ride way back in 2008, twelve years of an intense, faithful relationship. We rode through the Welsh mountains this afternoon just as much in love as on our first date.
I'm not gonna let go my 2009 Stelvio NTX for any motorcycle on earth. With its 114.000 km is just completing the break-in. Whenever I swap from my 790 adv to the Stelvio it feels like home. Love that 1,2 litres V90 engine with the smoothest shaft in the world.
@@68404 my one was rollerized at 30.000 km.. but a friend of mine is at 225.000 km never rollerizing nor replacing the clutch, which is beginning to fail just now.
As a fellow Guzzista aficionado I know how one can fall in love with the short comings of the Guzzi platform. Touch whood so far my Audace never had stranded me anywhere!! But I hope that the T700 Yam will be what you want from the bike a lightweight Adv bike that can do it all. And I hope that You won't have any second thoughts 6 months down the line when your Swiss army knife of a bike is so perfect that it is achually boring cause it will be lacking that individual character charm and well temperament. I had it after my BMW R1100S and Triumph Daytona 955i I hoped on a much more polished motorcycle Suzuki GSXR 1000k4 that was quicker lighter and more powerful the previous two. It was epick round the track on the road it made me feel like a Riding God! But it was like any other 1000cc Japanese inline four!! And even thou I loved it as well it was the first bike that I sold to buy another. And yes I felt like I'm selling my dog and when I had a last look living it behind me my heart was broken! Cause in my mind I was leaving a perfectly good bike behind! I didn't have this with the other two my BMW got written off in a accident and sadly the Triumph got stolen. So this was my first calculated "good bay" to a motorcycle companian that never did anything wrong except just being to quick for the road! I couldn't keep my speed down and after one court case and almost losing my licence I knew that the GSXR has to go or my licence will go! Now I'm on a Guzzi that isn't perfect not as quick not as powerful not as light as the Gsxr but with it's imperfections it's kinda perfect for me. It demands more from me on the road. And it gives me the same smiles as the GSXR but they happen between 20-100mph not like 50-160mph on the GSXR! Any way I'm rumbling on a bit again!! Grate vidoe yet again!! You are becoming one of my favourite motorcycle UA-cam channels! I'm looking forward to the new T700 content!! Pozdrawiam z UK
I totally understand what you're saying my man. I think Harley riders and Guzzi riders have that in common, a love for the quirks that give the bike character. That's what I love about my Road King. It's not as smooth as a Gold Wing, nor as fast as an FJR1300, but it strikes the right chords. It sounds just right, I like the way the unbalanced engine shakes at a stop, and it's just gorgeous. Bikes like HD's and Guzzi's are simply about enjoying the ride.
Thanks for the comment as usual. I totally agree. If I had a GSXR 1000 my licence wouldn't last long. That and insane Canadian insurance is what made me sell my old Honda F4.
I also have an Audace which replaced my Harley Slim. It is a very nice bike, reasonably fast, much quicker than the harley. Handles quite well and comfortable to ride. The comments from the general public are usually what a beautiful bike what is it? Or what model of Harley is that? I have to explain that it is Italian and as you know they are all about design amd making beatiful things. My only problem with it is that I am old and it is getting heavy to ride around town doing errands and things. So I added a V7lll to do those chores. I really didn't consider any other bikes except a Triumph but I will never own another chain driven bike. I love Guzzis and you will never see yourself coming the other way.
I have to ask because I’m considering buying one of these in BC, other than getting the T7 did you sell it because it was mechanically difficult or unreliable - I get that it’s quirky but is it overly problematic?
Get the 850 TT adventure! Somehow you catch the Guzzi bug, my first one cost more in repairs than I paid for it, didnt stop the bug, just went out an patted my 1400 Custom-nice.
This on had me in stitches! Just found your channel and currently giving the backlog a workover. Thanks for the great videos mate. Hope youre enjoying the T7!
Oh, I should not have watched this. For, me it's the other way around. After almost 20 years of struggling, I am about to let go of my Yamaha XT 600 E. Made the big rookie mistake of buying her for looks alone. My husband rides the same bike. We are exactly the same height, but as he started riding at 16 and me at 25, he has absolutely no problems with the bike. But when I first sat on her, I was immediately intimidated. I modded her to bring her height down a bit. But now one of the XT's carburators started to go bad. So I decided to give mine up as a part donator for my hubby's XT. I have been looking at Benellis for quite some time now. But it just won't be the same. Watching your video, I cracked in tears. Something is not feeling right for me...and I know me good old bike will be taken down bit by bit. I am soo not happy, Italo-Chinese beauty or not (well, most people won't get why I love the looks of my XT. But it is what it is). As long as I am riding, everything is perfect. But manouvering her around is a nightmare for me. As soon as tarmac is gone, I am done with her.
Sorry to hear that. Those are beautiful bikes but they are very tall. One solution if you want to be off pavement and still lower to the ground is a Suzuki DR650 which can be lowered significantly. I have a bike shopping video where my wife sits on one that's been lowered and has a thinner seat. There's also the Royal Enfield Himalayan which my wife can flat foot stock. She's 170cm. Good luck with your search and I hope you can get over your XT eventually.
I would go and give my beautiful little Guzzi a hug but she lives at my dad's place since I have nowhere safe to keep her. (I sounded like a failed father talking about his daughter didn't I?)
Got my new TRIUMPH Street Twin today. Times are changing, and we do well to part of some old habits and stuff... Best of luck for your new upcoming ride-buddy! Stay safe, have fun, keep on riding and sharing please. Best regards from PORTUGAL
i was wondering about that myself. sure looks like two wheel in the trade in shot....And that bike has 23500 km on it.... Maybe I dont want that one after all lol
Lets see, what bikes do I regret selling - CX500, MZ250ETZ What bikes do I NOT regret selling - Jawa 350 Sidecar Combination, Jawa 350 Sidecar Combination and, don't forget the Jawa 350 Sidecar Combination.... Enjoy your new bike, look forward to your updates.
I had my mature, classy, yet sexy 2000, Moto Guzzi V11 sport out earlier. She may be a little finicky sometimes, but maybe I like a little abuse. She does make me feel good when I ride her though. I also feel as if some people could not handle her, or it just wouldn’t be worth it for them. Maybe someday, I will have to let her go myself. I will always have the memories that I spent with her though.
Dude ,you’ll miss her ,and miss her a lot....this I know as I had an MG NTX , in burnt orange ,which I loved. But i too was also tempted by the lure of another ,newer,more nimble carrot.... by way of an all bells and whistles Honda crosstourer vfr v4 .This turned out to be the biggest mistake of my life.honestly. My 1200 Stelvio NTX had never,ever let me down ,even though I rode her spiritedly everywhere.i did however change the oil and filter between 3 and 4000 miles she took the better half and myself all over Europe from Northern Ireland , returned 47mpg average across the 3400 mile trip. The sound with the Quill evo 2 can,the right sided torque push when rev’d,the comfort,the looks ,oh my god the looks that only the Italians can achieve. a buddy of mine happened to see my old friend at a petrol station a few months back,and knowing how much i miss the ole girl happened to mention to the new owner that he knew the bike ,and me and how I’d buy her back in a heartbeat. His reply was” this beaut is the last bike i will ever own,as nothing else compares” i nearly shed a tear when my buddy recited the conversation....... Anyway , after several attempts and much expense on various other brands that just didn’t produce the bond ,or love i had for the Stelvio, i have finally have found myself in a new relationship ,in the shape of a Moto Guzzi v85tt Kalihari. Not quite as feisty as the Stelvio, but it feels almost like I’m home.... Happy trails...
Thanks for sharing. Yes, I’ll miss the character of the Goose, but I have a cabin where half the roads are gravel and there are tons of trails. I’m still waiting for my Yamaha T7 to arrive but Yamaha Canada loaned me a T7 press bike for the week and I’ve been ripping around the trails here. I guess I never should have expected the Stelvio to be an off road Er given its size but it was scary on loose surfaces. The T7 rips down the trails beautifully. I have to say that I’ll miss the Guzzi but I’m quite looking forward to the new bike bike. I guess it’s about the type of riding you do and I’m off road enough that a smaller bike was a must. Take care and have fun on the V85TT. My friend has one and is very happy with it.
Ride assured, Tenere's sweet enchantment will soothe that wretched guilty heartache in the new honeymoon that awaits you both. Me & my poor little DRZ are experiencing this very same thing right now & the new T7 provides the perfect prescription. Shifting sweetly into 6th gear there is absolutely zero remorse.
And fuel injection too. I actually plan on getting a DRZ or a DR in the future for taking on my vacations on the back of an RV. The Tenere is a bit too heavy. Those are nice bikes even with 5 speeds. Thanks for the comment!
@@DifferentSpokesTV can't go wrong with the DRZ! Practically bombproof wash & ride, go virtually anywhere bikes. Tenere makes it feel light & nimble again.
Most likely the flat tappet issue that plagues early model big block 8valve guzzis. It was later fixed by moto guzzi, but damn they took a long ass time to do it.
It wasn't the tappet. The oil pump failed and wasn't getting oil to the heads. Needed a tear down to be fixed. It was costly and annoying on a bike with 22 000 km.
Did you trade that bike in at Two Wheel in Guelph? Ive been watching that one for a while... I probably should stick to my Vstroms (ive had 7) Just sold my 1200 GS,
so were many parts replaced?Would you trust it again now? Id still like to try a stelvio, but i have no sense of humour when it comes to breakdowns lol (especially on trips)
Best video yet! I hope that Tenere gets to you before end of the riding season. It was cool to have owned a Guzzi once, but I didn't have so much emotion moving on.
Different Spokes TV, I was happy to see my V7 go. I just had to own at least 1 Guzzi in my life. Don’t worry, there are more sexy Italians out there. Please consider a review of the Benelli Imperiale 400, if they are available in your neck of the woods.
Sadly that won't happen. Moto Guzzi is now owned by Piaggio, who also own Aprilla. Aprilla has all the speed demons anyone will ever need, can you spell Tuono ? "The launch of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR proves it is absolutely possible. This motorcycle was bread from the success Aprilia has achieved on the race track, the 65° V4 1100cc engine produces over 175HP at 11,000RPM." So now Guzzi is relegated to hipster Harley cruiser competition, 4 valve, large engines and all the cruiser bling ... the real Guzzi seems dead. Sure they have slapped long travel suspension on a 4 valve 850 and given it bright stripes, but it's *very* expensive for a heavy 850cc tractor. I'd never buy one. I'd be over at the KTM salesroom if I wanted a dual purpose bike. But my mistress is the Guzzi Griso, because after 20 or so motorbikes, it's the bike I was always searching for. Hey, how about one of your awesome videos on the sad decline of Moto Guzzi ?
@@TerryPorterElectronics Yes, it's too bad they don't seriously compete on performance anymore. That's what happens when you commit to only building traditional air-cooled v-twins. I liked my Stelvio because a big ADV bike doesn't need to be a scalpel on the race track and many riders are not looking for that, but performance and light weight are still nice. I'll put that idea on my list. It'll have to wait as I have quite a list :)
I did. My friend has one and likes it, but he has an enduro bike for off-roading while I'll be doing a lot of off-roading on my only bike. The T7 is just more off road capable.
I wonder if you will find yourself going back to Guzzi in a couple years. Perhaps a four-valve v85 if one comes to the market? The sound is intoxicating and the character is inimitable.
No, but the dealership is out of town and I'm heading the opposite way out of town for a while. Will have to do with my wife's 300 for a while until the Yam arrives.
I've been planning to sell my little Aprilia Red Rose Classic and upgrading to a Kawasaki Vulcan EN500 for a while now,but now I'm kinda thinking twice about selling my Aprilia 😂
After taking ‘one last ride’, I was feeling sentimental while handing over my Enfield ( with just 6000 KMs on her ) to the new owner. My new baby - Kawasaki Vulcan S - which was already in my Garage had a smirk on her face with a question “If you are so sentimental about her, why did you decide to sell her ?” The only difference is you don’t yet have your new baby in your Garage to hear such a ‘thought Provoking’ comment 😉
Well this is awkward, I just finished watching 'The Godfather' for the first time in my life and this video appeared ... Anyway - pozdrowienia z Polski, bardzo fajny kanał :)
Damn you were my go to guy on the guzzi, not many English spoken long term reviews, was considering one of these, but you burst my bubble by selling it. Sure you'll miss the shaft drive & exclusivity of this rarity.
I’ve missed being tugged to the right since I was single 😂😂 goodbye “Guzzi” you’re sideways protruding pots will be missed for more slender horizontally opposed pots 🤭🤭🤭
Different Spokes TV amazing, have you published anything or in what capacity do you write these days? I’d love to collaborate with you on some ridiculous Motorcycle Epoch, both as a period in history and an era in each of our lives.
Different Spokes TV More curious. Design flaw? blocked passage? How did it happen and is it inclined to happen again? How many miles on it and what year? So many questions.
@@twowheeledgator1364 It was a lack of pressure from the oil pump that got resolved after the rebuild. The bike is a 2014 with 22 000 km (13 500 miles?). I tried to fix it myself but the teardown required removal of the whole engine and I didn't have the tools or the skills. Bike is fine now but it was costly and annoying to have it in a shop.
I've own Kawasaki eliminator from the first day I've got my driver license.... After 13 years, she's still beating even though the tork had loose, the horsepower are saggy... But it's still move and get me to destination, the biggest problems that i ever have with that motorcycle is a broken starter motor and a broken carburettor diaphragm, that's it.... Never ever she failed me during long journey, traffic jams, rain or shine... She always move.... Nowadays she rarely move because i have another bike, yamaha fz but sometime when i want to enjoy the ride, I'll take her with me... I'm trying to modified her to bobber.... wish me luck
Non hai fatto una scelta da intenditore. Il tenere 700 è solo più facile, non è più sportivo come dici tu. Affatto. La differenza di peso ti agevolerà solo in fuori strada. Su strada la Stelvio, se la sai guidare, va molto più forte del tenere. Il costo dell'olio è dovuto alla qualità dell'olio ma nessuno ti vieta di usare olii più economici. Anche sul tenere 700 se metti un olio costoso la manutenzione costa cara. Inoltre sui motori giapponesi alcune operazioni non te le fanno (anche se sono previste dal manuale) per non caricarti costi eccessivi. E infatti i motori giapponesi che hanno più kilometri (miglia da voi) non girano tanto bene e necessitano di un intervento più approfondito e devi trovare il meccanico che sappia farlo. Nella categoria adventure la Stelvio è complessivamente la migliore, è un insieme imbattuto di carattere, prestazioni, economia di esercizio, eleganza, comodità, valore storico e qualità. Qualcun altro magari saprà capirla.
@@DifferentSpokesTV "broken" è una parola generica. Bisogna vedere cosa era "broken" e quale meccanico ci ha lavorato. 3500$ sono tanti, non è detto che fosse un prezzo corretto. La mia Stelvio ha 50 thousand kilometri e va come un treno. Ci sono tante cose da considerare, resta che il tenere 700 non è paragonabile ad una Stelvio. Se fossi stato più vicino, noi guzzisti ti avremmo dato una mano per risolvere il tuo problema. Mi spiace.
Had to stop the video and use headphones as I was getting funny looks from my wife round the time you said "swapped her for a younger and slimmer model".
Sorry to hear you finally and actually let her go....oh well. Wouldn't it be better and more profitable to sell it yourself than trading it in to a dealer? Best luck with the Tenere 700. I, too, sometimes wish I had a "lighter" bike since I mostly ride around town nowadays!
Yes, I'd get more for her in a private sale, but sometimes bikes can sit for months waiting and I want to get away to my cottage for a while. Just too much hassle involved. Thanks for the comment!
@@DifferentSpokesTV I totally understand, sir. Since I bought mine new, I can't afford to lose much when I sell it but I am guessing in this crappy economy, I still might! Btw, Brooke's channel link seemed to be invalid.
When I was trading my Ninja 300 to upgrade to Ninja 650, I nearly got emotional😢😞. But, I totally fell in love with Ninja 650 on my way back home.. 😁🤪🤣😂
There's just something about the bond between man and motorcycle non bikers will never get. You never simply ride a bike, you become one with it. You know it's manorisims, quirks, what makes it happy, and what it does to make you happy. It's like any other relationship. If its crap you move on. If its good you suffice, but may be wanting more. So you ditch the bike in favor of something else. If its bliss then you may never get rid if it and be happy for life...some may have a 'side bitch.' Regardless, one thing remains the same, you never forget ANY of your rides.
I think the Yamaha is a great bike and I think you're smart for getting it. I just hate your metaphor, which makes me think of you as a bad person. Dont cast yourself so badly; we all want to like you.
Dont worry, you will be back in a few years. Yamahas are great, but they are like that well dressed office manager. Precise, business-like, and generally lacking in emotion.
Oh how I sobbed and sobbed as I watched this! My Guzzi Norge 1200 GTL and I have been inseparable since we shared our first ride way back in 2008, twelve years of an intense, faithful relationship. We rode through the Welsh mountains this afternoon just as much in love as on our first date.
I can only aspire to be as faithful as you, but alas, I'm a dog :)
I'm not gonna let go my 2009 Stelvio NTX for any motorcycle on earth. With its 114.000 km is just completing the break-in. Whenever I swap from my 790 adv to the Stelvio it feels like home. Love that 1,2 litres V90 engine with the smoothest shaft in the world.
Hope you have rollerized her otherwise she is at the end of her life
@@68404 my one was rollerized at 30.000 km.. but a friend of mine is at 225.000 km never rollerizing nor replacing the clutch, which is beginning to fail just now.
You dont know it yet but you're going to regret this... 15 years on I still regret selling my LeMans 3. No other bike can replace a Guzzi.
I'm sure I won't feel as cool on the T7 as on the Goose. But there just isn't room in the budget or the garage for both.
Apart from another Guzzi.
As a fellow Guzzista aficionado I know how one can fall in love with the short comings of the Guzzi platform. Touch whood so far my Audace never had stranded me anywhere!! But I hope that the T700 Yam will be what you want from the bike a lightweight Adv bike that can do it all. And I hope that You won't have any second thoughts 6 months down the line when your Swiss army knife of a bike is so perfect that it is achually boring cause it will be lacking that individual character charm and well temperament. I had it after my BMW R1100S and Triumph Daytona 955i I hoped on a much more polished motorcycle Suzuki GSXR 1000k4 that was quicker lighter and more powerful the previous two. It was epick round the track on the road it made me feel like a Riding God! But it was like any other 1000cc Japanese inline four!! And even thou I loved it as well it was the first bike that I sold to buy another. And yes I felt like I'm selling my dog and when I had a last look living it behind me my heart was broken! Cause in my mind I was leaving a perfectly good bike behind! I didn't have this with the other two my BMW got written off in a accident and sadly the Triumph got stolen. So this was my first calculated "good bay" to a motorcycle companian that never did anything wrong except just being to quick for the road! I couldn't keep my speed down and after one court case and almost losing my licence I knew that the GSXR has to go or my licence will go! Now I'm on a Guzzi that isn't perfect not as quick not as powerful not as light as the Gsxr but with it's imperfections it's kinda perfect for me. It demands more from me on the road. And it gives me the same smiles as the GSXR but they happen between 20-100mph not like 50-160mph on the GSXR! Any way I'm rumbling on a bit again!! Grate vidoe yet again!! You are becoming one of my favourite motorcycle UA-cam channels! I'm looking forward to the new T700 content!! Pozdrawiam z UK
I totally understand what you're saying my man. I think Harley riders and Guzzi riders have that in common, a love for the quirks that give the bike character. That's what I love about my Road King. It's not as smooth as a Gold Wing, nor as fast as an FJR1300, but it strikes the right chords. It sounds just right, I like the way the unbalanced engine shakes at a stop, and it's just gorgeous. Bikes like HD's and Guzzi's are simply about enjoying the ride.
Thanks for the comment as usual. I totally agree. If I had a GSXR 1000 my licence wouldn't last long. That and insane Canadian insurance is what made me sell my old Honda F4.
Yep. They call Guzzi the Italian Harley and I can see why.
I also have an Audace which replaced my Harley Slim. It is a very nice bike, reasonably fast, much quicker than the harley. Handles quite well and comfortable to ride. The comments from the general public are usually what a beautiful bike what is it? Or what model of Harley is that? I have to explain that it is Italian and as you know they are all about design amd making beatiful things.
My only problem with it is that I am old and it is getting heavy to ride around town doing errands and things. So I added a V7lll to do those chores. I really didn't consider any other bikes except a Triumph but I will never own another chain driven bike. I love Guzzis and you will never see yourself coming the other way.
I have to ask because I’m considering buying one of these in BC, other than getting the T7 did you sell it because it was mechanically difficult or unreliable - I get that it’s quirky but is it overly problematic?
Yeah. Know what it's like to say goodbye. We wish we could keep them all. The new bike will ease the pain brother,.
Thanks :)
This is great ! I've got tears I'm laughing so hard! Look at those jugs! Hahahaha!!!
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Get the 850 TT adventure! Somehow you catch the Guzzi bug, my first one cost more in repairs than I paid for it, didnt stop the bug, just went out an patted my 1400 Custom-nice.
This on had me in stitches! Just found your channel and currently giving the backlog a workover. Thanks for the great videos mate. Hope youre enjoying the T7!
Nice video. Just got my 2016 V7 II Stornello. Hope she will last me a long time. I enjoy her rumble and quirkiness so far.
Nice! Congrats. Those are beautiful.
Oh, I should not have watched this. For, me it's the other way around. After almost 20 years of struggling, I am about to let go of my Yamaha XT 600 E. Made the big rookie mistake of buying her for looks alone. My husband rides the same bike. We are exactly the same height, but as he started riding at 16 and me at 25, he has absolutely no problems with the bike. But when I first sat on her, I was immediately intimidated. I modded her to bring her height down a bit. But now one of the XT's carburators started to go bad. So I decided to give mine up as a part donator for my hubby's XT. I have been looking at Benellis for quite some time now. But it just won't be the same. Watching your video, I cracked in tears. Something is not feeling right for me...and I know me good old bike will be taken down bit by bit. I am soo not happy, Italo-Chinese beauty or not (well, most people won't get why I love the looks of my XT. But it is what it is). As long as I am riding, everything is perfect. But manouvering her around is a nightmare for me. As soon as tarmac is gone, I am done with her.
Sorry to hear that. Those are beautiful bikes but they are very tall. One solution if you want to be off pavement and still lower to the ground is a Suzuki DR650 which can be lowered significantly. I have a bike shopping video where my wife sits on one that's been lowered and has a thinner seat. There's also the Royal Enfield Himalayan which my wife can flat foot stock. She's 170cm. Good luck with your search and I hope you can get over your XT eventually.
I would go and give my beautiful little Guzzi a hug but she lives at my dad's place since I have nowhere safe to keep her.
(I sounded like a failed father talking about his daughter didn't I?)
Gotta keep those Italian machines safe :)
Don't know any father who talks about his daughter's jugs. Maybe that's why he's a failed father?
brook is gonna be like " hold up! he can be romantic too? "
I've been known to pen a romantic poem or two :)
@@DifferentSpokesTV Beats spending time in the doghouse!
@@DifferentSpokesTV Brook is gonna be wondering if she is next.
You got a Yamaha instead of the V85 TT ? Did u see the new TRAVEL? Sorry don’t get it....like trading in a Alfa Romeo for a Prius
Got my new TRIUMPH Street Twin today. Times are changing, and we do well to part of some old habits and stuff...
Best of luck for your new upcoming ride-buddy!
Stay safe, have fun, keep on riding and sharing please.
Best regards from PORTUGAL
Thanks, you too! Congrats on a great bike. Hope you enjoy many good years with it.
haha is that two wheeled? I was just thinking about buying that stelvio they still have in stock
i was wondering about that myself. sure looks like two wheel in the trade in shot....And that bike has 23500 km on it.... Maybe I dont want that one after all lol
I'd stick with the Guzzi. Yamaha doesn't have as comfortable saddle.
Having sat on the T7 I can confirm that you are absolutely correct in that assessment. Cheers!
So true, my Griso seat is the most comfy I've had !
This video is beautiful. It hits home. All the best for her and your future endeavors.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Kudos! extremely well done! teared up one moment, laughing my ass off the next.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Lets see, what bikes do I regret selling - CX500, MZ250ETZ
What bikes do I NOT regret selling - Jawa 350 Sidecar Combination, Jawa 350 Sidecar Combination and, don't forget the Jawa 350 Sidecar Combination....
Enjoy your new bike, look forward to your updates.
As cool as they look, I have trouble wrapping my head around putting a sidecar on a motorcycle. The CX500 is sweet though. A more reliable Guzzi.
I had my mature, classy, yet sexy 2000, Moto Guzzi V11 sport out earlier. She may be a little finicky sometimes, but maybe I like a little abuse. She does make me feel good when I ride her though. I also feel as if some people could not handle her, or it just wouldn’t be worth it for them. Maybe someday, I will have to let her go myself. I will always have the memories that I spent with her though.
Sometimes when they're hard to handle it's more rewarding :)
Dude ,you’ll miss her ,and miss her a lot....this I know as I had an MG NTX , in burnt orange ,which I loved. But i too was also tempted by the lure of another ,newer,more nimble carrot.... by way of an all bells and whistles Honda crosstourer vfr v4 .This turned out to be the biggest mistake of my life.honestly.
My 1200 Stelvio NTX had never,ever let me down ,even though I rode her spiritedly everywhere.i did however change the oil and filter between 3 and 4000 miles she took the better half and myself all over Europe from Northern Ireland , returned 47mpg average across the 3400 mile trip.
The sound with the Quill evo 2 can,the right sided torque push when rev’d,the comfort,the looks ,oh my god the looks that only the Italians can achieve.
a buddy of mine happened to see my old friend at a petrol station a few months back,and knowing how much i miss the ole girl happened to mention to the new owner that he knew the bike ,and me and how I’d buy her back in a heartbeat.
His reply was” this beaut is the last bike i will ever own,as nothing else compares”
i nearly shed a tear when my buddy recited the conversation.......
Anyway , after several attempts and much expense on various other brands that just didn’t produce the bond ,or love i had for the Stelvio, i have finally have found myself in a new relationship ,in the shape of a Moto Guzzi v85tt Kalihari. Not quite as feisty as the Stelvio, but it feels almost like I’m home....
Happy trails...
Thanks for sharing. Yes, I’ll miss the character of the Goose, but I have a cabin where half the roads are gravel and there are tons of trails. I’m still waiting for my Yamaha T7 to arrive but Yamaha Canada loaned me a T7 press bike for the week and I’ve been ripping around the trails here. I guess I never should have expected the Stelvio to be an off road Er given its size but it was scary on loose surfaces. The T7 rips down the trails beautifully. I have to say that I’ll miss the Guzzi but I’m quite looking forward to the new bike bike. I guess it’s about the type of riding you do and I’m off road enough that a smaller bike was a must. Take care and have fun on the V85TT. My friend has one and is very happy with it.
Ride assured, Tenere's sweet enchantment will soothe that wretched guilty heartache in the new honeymoon that awaits you both.
Me & my poor little DRZ are experiencing this very same thing right now & the new T7 provides the perfect prescription. Shifting sweetly into 6th gear there is absolutely zero remorse.
And fuel injection too. I actually plan on getting a DRZ or a DR in the future for taking on my vacations on the back of an RV. The Tenere is a bit too heavy. Those are nice bikes even with 5 speeds. Thanks for the comment!
@@DifferentSpokesTV can't go wrong with the DRZ! Practically bombproof wash & ride, go virtually anywhere bikes. Tenere makes it feel light & nimble again.
What a good laugh that was! Well done! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! Appreciate it.
Hey I missed something here.
What was the noise from the Guzzi head that cost you ?? Did you do a video on that?
Most likely the flat tappet issue that plagues early model big block 8valve guzzis. It was later fixed by moto guzzi, but damn they took a long ass time to do it.
It wasn't the tappet. The oil pump failed and wasn't getting oil to the heads. Needed a tear down to be fixed. It was costly and annoying on a bike with 22 000 km.
Ouch.
Sorry to hear that
Hope the new bike is a ripper for you
@@louisvaldivia9260 ...and it costs $AUD3000 to fix!
Did you trade that bike in at Two Wheel in Guelph? Ive been watching that one for a while... I probably should stick to my Vstroms (ive had 7) Just sold my 1200 GS,
Yep, that's where it is. Nice bike but I ride off road so much now that it was just too big.
so were many parts replaced?Would you trust it again now? Id still like to try a stelvio, but i have no sense of humour when it comes to breakdowns lol (especially on trips)
Best video yet!
I hope that Tenere gets to you before end of the riding season.
It was cool to have owned a Guzzi once, but I didn't have so much emotion moving on.
Thanks, that means a lot! I'm trying to get a T7 press bike from Yamaha Canada for a review. Maybe I'll get lucky.
Different Spokes TV, I was happy to see my V7 go. I just had to own at least 1 Guzzi in my life. Don’t worry, there are more sexy Italians out there. Please consider a review of the Benelli Imperiale 400, if they are available in your neck of the woods.
Nicely done video! Ah well, it's only a lumbering Stelvio ... You'd have to prize my Guzzi Griso from my cold dead fingers to get it :)
Ha, ha! Maybe Guzzi will come out with an updated one that you can't live without.
Sadly that won't happen. Moto Guzzi is now owned by Piaggio, who also own Aprilla.
Aprilla has all the speed demons anyone will ever need, can you spell Tuono ?
"The launch of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR proves it is absolutely possible. This motorcycle was bread from the success Aprilia has achieved on the race track, the 65° V4 1100cc engine produces over 175HP at 11,000RPM."
So now Guzzi is relegated to hipster Harley cruiser competition, 4 valve, large engines and all the cruiser bling ... the real Guzzi seems dead. Sure they have slapped long travel suspension on a 4 valve 850 and given it bright stripes, but it's *very* expensive for a heavy 850cc tractor.
I'd never buy one.
I'd be over at the KTM salesroom if I wanted a dual purpose bike. But my mistress is the Guzzi Griso, because after 20 or so motorbikes, it's the bike I was always searching for.
Hey, how about one of your awesome videos on the sad decline of Moto Guzzi ?
@@TerryPorterElectronics Yes, it's too bad they don't seriously compete on performance anymore. That's what happens when you commit to only building traditional air-cooled v-twins. I liked my Stelvio because a big ADV bike doesn't need to be a scalpel on the race track and many riders are not looking for that, but performance and light weight are still nice. I'll put that idea on my list. It'll have to wait as I have quite a list :)
Hi . Did you look at the V85 TT .
I did. My friend has one and likes it, but he has an enduro bike for off-roading while I'll be doing a lot of off-roading on my only bike. The T7 is just more off road capable.
Dude that was brilliant. You're a talented script writer :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
I wonder if you will find yourself going back to Guzzi in a couple years. Perhaps a four-valve v85 if one comes to the market? The sound is intoxicating and the character is inimitable.
Maybe... you never know.
Dam...😪 this was more heartbreaking than my wife's tele-novela...😭😩😭 ride on man....😪🤧😥👌👍👌
Does this mean you were told when the Tenere 700 was coming?
No, but the dealership is out of town and I'm heading the opposite way out of town for a while. Will have to do with my wife's 300 for a while until the Yam arrives.
I've been planning to sell my little Aprilia Red Rose Classic and upgrading to a Kawasaki Vulcan EN500 for a while now,but now I'm kinda thinking twice about selling my Aprilia 😂
After taking ‘one last ride’, I was feeling sentimental while handing over my Enfield ( with just 6000 KMs on her ) to the new owner. My new baby - Kawasaki Vulcan S - which was already in my Garage had a smirk on her face with a question “If you are so sentimental about her, why did you decide to sell her ?”
The only difference is you don’t yet have your new baby in your Garage to hear such a ‘thought Provoking’ comment 😉
It'd be nice to have that T7 to cheer me up right now. Nothing like a ride to take your cares away.
lolol, LOVED the script to this.......lolol......nicely done...lol
Thanks :)
Why not the Super Tenere?
At least you would have retained shaft drive.
I go off road more than most adventure riders and need something lighter.
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I get that.I’m looking at the Guzzi travell TT myself.That bike intrigues me.
Well this is awkward, I just finished watching 'The Godfather' for the first time in my life and this video appeared ... Anyway - pozdrowienia z Polski, bardzo fajny kanał :)
Dziękuję bardzo! Watch Godfather II, it's even better. Take care.
Going to hug my V11 now
Damn you were my go to guy on the guzzi, not many English spoken long term reviews, was considering one of these, but you burst my bubble by selling it. Sure you'll miss the shaft drive & exclusivity of this rarity.
the v 50 was my idea of elegant design, and i bought the 600 cc version on the more is better theory. the bigger bikes were just too porky.
Yep! Lots of riders are downsizing and manufacturers are following suit these days.
I’ve missed being tugged to the right since I was single 😂😂 goodbye “Guzzi” you’re sideways protruding pots will be missed for more slender horizontally opposed pots 🤭🤭🤭
Nice one!
Are you a writer? English major?
Bingo! Both correct.
Different Spokes TV amazing, have you published anything or in what capacity do you write these days? I’d love to collaborate with you on some ridiculous Motorcycle Epoch, both as a period in history and an era in each of our lives.
Different Spokes TV or....something. I’m flexible :P
I’m barely keeping things afloat right now with a channel and full time job. Maybe someday but just no time right now. Thanks for the offer though :)
Different Spokes TV well please holler if I can ever help
What was wrong with the motor?
The oil wasn't getting pumped to the head. Needed a complete teardown and rebuild. $$$
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More curious. Design flaw? blocked passage? How did it happen and is it inclined to happen again? How many miles on it and what year? So many questions.
@@twowheeledgator1364 It was a lack of pressure from the oil pump that got resolved after the rebuild. The bike is a 2014 with 22 000 km (13 500 miles?). I tried to fix it myself but the teardown required removal of the whole engine and I didn't have the tools or the skills. Bike is fine now but it was costly and annoying to have it in a shop.
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thanks for the update. Send rarer for a 6 year old bike with under 15000 miles to have an oil pump failure.
Super dear bro nice video 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌📹📹📹📹📹
Thank you so much :)
I've own Kawasaki eliminator from the first day I've got my driver license.... After 13 years, she's still beating even though the tork had loose, the horsepower are saggy... But it's still move and get me to destination, the biggest problems that i ever have with that motorcycle is a broken starter motor and a broken carburettor diaphragm, that's it.... Never ever she failed me during long journey, traffic jams, rain or shine... She always move.... Nowadays she rarely move because i have another bike, yamaha fz but sometime when i want to enjoy the ride, I'll take her with me... I'm trying to modified her to bobber.... wish me luck
Non hai fatto una scelta da intenditore.
Il tenere 700 è solo più facile, non è più sportivo come dici tu. Affatto.
La differenza di peso ti agevolerà solo in fuori strada.
Su strada la Stelvio, se la sai guidare, va molto più forte del tenere.
Il costo dell'olio è dovuto alla qualità dell'olio ma nessuno ti vieta di usare olii più economici.
Anche sul tenere 700 se metti un olio costoso la manutenzione costa cara.
Inoltre sui motori giapponesi alcune operazioni non te le fanno (anche se sono previste dal manuale) per non caricarti costi eccessivi.
E infatti i motori giapponesi che hanno più kilometri (miglia da voi) non girano tanto bene e necessitano di un intervento più approfondito e devi trovare il meccanico che sappia farlo.
Nella categoria adventure la Stelvio è complessivamente la migliore, è un insieme imbattuto di carattere, prestazioni, economia di esercizio, eleganza, comodità, valore storico e qualità.
Qualcun altro magari saprà capirla.
That would be true if it hadn't broken down with 22 000km and cost me $3500 to fix.
@@DifferentSpokesTV "broken" è una parola generica. Bisogna vedere cosa era "broken" e quale meccanico ci ha lavorato.
3500$ sono tanti, non è detto che fosse un prezzo corretto.
La mia Stelvio ha 50 thousand kilometri e va come un treno.
Ci sono tante cose da considerare, resta che il tenere 700 non è paragonabile ad una Stelvio.
Se fossi stato più vicino, noi guzzisti ti avremmo dato una mano per risolvere il tuo problema.
Mi spiace.
You're such a horrible lover to your Guzzi! (great narration though...I cry for her!)
Had to stop the video and use headphones as I was getting funny looks from my wife round the time you said "swapped her for a younger and slimmer model".
Sorry to hear you finally and actually let her go....oh well. Wouldn't it be better and more profitable to sell it yourself than trading it in to a dealer? Best luck with the Tenere 700. I, too, sometimes wish I had a "lighter" bike since I mostly ride around town nowadays!
Yes, I'd get more for her in a private sale, but sometimes bikes can sit for months waiting and I want to get away to my cottage for a while. Just too much hassle involved. Thanks for the comment!
@@DifferentSpokesTV I totally understand, sir. Since I bought mine new, I can't afford to lose much when I sell it but I am guessing in this crappy economy, I still might!
Btw, Brooke's channel link seemed to be invalid.
@@Turco949 Thanks for the heads up on that. Fixed it now. Cheers!
…the story of most European motorcycles
You'll be sorry! I am still. Loved my Stelvy.
😄 🤣 great video. Gonna miss the stelvio
Thanks!
I wanted to ask if you've seen a video from FortNine about Tenere 700, I guess this answers my question.
When I was trading my Ninja 300 to upgrade to Ninja 650, I nearly got emotional😢😞. But, I totally fell in love with Ninja 650 on my way back home.. 😁🤪🤣😂
Sad to see it go but excited to see some T7 content 👍
You and me both! Hope it gets here soon.
Couldn’t stop laughing, so funny... Love it!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Hope Yamaha delivers the new girl soon for you
I'm waiting with fingers crossed :)
I get a lot of scotland.org campaign videos, the campaign promises Scotland's return into the European Union.
Things that you can say to your motorcycle but not your girlfriend..
1:16
Best motorcycle goodbye, EVER !
Hey man,,,,,,,,have you've finally recieved your YAMI????????????
Not yet. My patience is wearing thin.
🤣🤣🤣 Stelvio for T700 ❓🤣
Well done! Very clever. :-)
Thank you :)
You callous brute...how could you...
(But a new T7, Woo Hoo!!!)
The new bike will go a long way to making me feel better about myself :)
Will you miss calling someone to come get you when she breaks down? I bet you won’t!
No comment on that :)
You will always compare other bikes to the Guzzi because they have set the bar so high.
There's just something about the bond between man and motorcycle non bikers will never get. You never simply ride a bike, you become one with it. You know it's manorisims, quirks, what makes it happy, and what it does to make you happy.
It's like any other relationship. If its crap you move on. If its good you suffice, but may be wanting more. So you ditch the bike in favor of something else. If its bliss then you may never get rid if it and be happy for life...some may have a 'side bitch.'
Regardless, one thing remains the same, you never forget ANY of your rides.
Beautifully said!
I think the Yamaha is a great bike and I think you're smart for getting it. I just hate your metaphor, which makes me think of you as a bad person. Dont cast yourself so badly; we all want to like you.
No offence intended, just some tongue in cheek.
Dont worry, you will be back in a few years. Yamahas are great, but they are like that well dressed office manager. Precise, business-like, and generally lacking in emotion.
Hah... what happens when you cross a Guzzi biker with an English teacher? :-)
:)
Ah, the same old lines from a new generation :)
Aww, bye, bye Moto Guzzi. You sure were something. ;)
You do not trade a Guzzi for a soulless Japanese bike. Not wise.
Oh and yes the big jugs ....chuckle
Great Video. Ciao Bella!
Thanks! Appreciate it.
Have fun with the new kid, but I think you'll be back on a Guzzi in the not so far off
$72.89 Canadian that's what, about $10.95 US?..... Just kidding. ;)
Probably $5.99.
We are a company who sell tears to those tough guys and girls who can't produce tears, one thumps up for one tear.
A BMW airhead is an old Guzzi with sagging jugs .....
Nice!
NO MORE BIG JUGS? NNNNNN000000!!!!!!
Might be some more in the future. Not until next year though.
I'm sure she enjoyed being ridden.
Well done.
Thanks!
Man....
Juggs? Lol classic .....
Its Just a bike
Mama, mia!
What did you smoke today?
Hey, I'm in Canada :)
So much character in that beast! Too bad.
Definitely! They are soulful bikes.
You call your motorcycle her eeuuwww what lol
Who doesn't
Dude you really need to get a real life!!!!! lol
I can understand why you are getting rid of your Moto Guzzi, but I can’t understand why you ever bought one in the first place -sorry.
Remember in the end motorcycles are all plastic metal and rubber ..it’s people that matter.
bye
Good bye Moto Guzzi
👍 *550º* 👍