5 Things I Hate About My Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX
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For those who wish he'd get to the point :
1) He doesn't like the weight
2) He doesn't like the pannier width
3) He thinks it's not sporty enough
4) He doesn't like the fuel economy
5) He doesn't like the dealer network
You're welcome.
thank you!
He's ot three choices, Live with it, change the things he hates, or dump it.
Thank you !
He should ride a Honda…
1) It is a mans bike
2) It is a mans bike
3) You are not sporty enough
4) It is a mans bike, with a big tank therefore
5) Come to central Europe
:)
I have a 13 MG NTX1200. Five things I love about it.
1. Looks awesome ( especially in the burnt orange or rare blue )
2. The view is amazing. Bike is tall
3. Very comfortable
4. For 650lbs it handles. Later FXRs. ✌️
5. Fun and quirky bike. Its a Guzzi!
He isnt wrong about his points. The newer V85TT is more agile.
He is SUCH a Canadian. Oozing with niceness and civic responsibility. Subscribed!
I ride a 2005 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring and I absolutly love it. Of course, parts are much more available here in Germany, but on the other hand, let's face it : My bike is one of the last old fashioned ones with much less electronic parts. You can fix a lot of things on a long ride by just using a bit of isolated wire, tape and a Leatherman knife. I've seen nearly every country of the EU on this bike and it never let me down. It's not an adventurebike, but I'm able to ride it on Swedens 3rd category roads. And it is gorgeous on the european highway, although I try to avoid them. Maybe I'll buy an other bike some day, less heavy, smaller, for my way into the city. Maybe a Moto Guzzi V7 III, but I wll never sell my California !
Just bought a new V7iii Stone, as I mainly ride around town, small country roads, commuting... just perfect for it! And lucky me, the only Guzzi dealer in my city is 8km from home! My coz had a California for nearly 20 years, and recalled always carrying a throttle wire, only part that would fail..
That bike sounds great even just cruising along. Man Guzzi makes a good bike and great sounding motors.
people using the space between the panniers and the bike for tool tubes / boxes. This wideness might be used to the advantage. Good space to use
Bought a 2016 in 2017. I love riding it. I agree with your points in this video. Ièm lucky I have a dealer 5 minutes away from my home in Drummondville Qc, and another one in Sherbrooke.
Things that I would add to your list tho...
The digital dashboard is crap! It takes too long to respond to input. I hoped they would fix that by firmware upgrade, but it's obviously NOT gonna happen.
Like many others, I sprung an oil leak at the back of the swing arm. Looks like oil from the CARC is moving forward in the shaft housing. I also had to replace oil vapour hoses because the rubber dried up and cracked. I find that a 3 seasons lifespan is ridiculously short!
The large curved kickstand touched down a couple of times while on left turns. Granted, I tend to lean more than most people, but that scared the crap outa me at the time, and it made me lose confidence while turning left on sportier rides.
Overall, I love that bike and Ill keep it for a while yet, even though it is lagging behind newer bikes in terms of technology. Its character makes up for it... to me. If I had to do it all over, knowing what I know... It would be a toss between a VSTROM and the Stelvio. It's different and has more personality than the Suzy. Having to wait 2 weeks for expensive parts that should NOT need to be replaced already is more of an issue for me.
Side note, somewhat unrelated to this topic. I tried Michelin Road 5 Trail tires. I LOVE THEM! Excellent traction and rain performance, even though they get squiggly on tar snakes. Mileage is good, given the weight of the Fat Lady.
I now have also a Stelvio, i am coming from KTM to Bmw R1200GS LC, the BMW is now for sale and it stand in the garage.
I can only say the Stelvio has so much more chrakter and of course you need to learn some tricks to drive it nice. But for me it has by fare the best Suspension on any Bike i had. The Gearing is absolute perfect. And of coruse it is a Moto Guzzi my uncle has a cali and start it when i was young and i fall in love.
The bike rides like a magic carpet for sure.
I rode a few different bikes including the Stelvio before purchasing my 2014 Multistrada Touring and what sold the Multistrada over the others to me was weight, it handel's like a much smaller bike and the Skyhook suspension. I've had 7 major spine surgeries (about to have another) and I can't begin to tell you how much difference the Skyhook makes. However like you said, no bike is perfect, and to me each bike has something that I liked that others didn't which made them all unique. Really there's no bad bike as long as you like it.👍
I just rode the 2021 Multistrada and OMG I'm in love. Unfortunately or fortunately... I can't afford one. 😂
I agree with others that this list is more of a list of "annoyances" than "hates" but I do agree with Different Spokes TV on some of his gripes as well. Mainly, the mpg and the gearing. I am pretty sure, bike being oil/air cooled has a lot to do with the lower fuel efficiency. Also in California, the gas has additives that causes vehicles to get lower mpg than most anywhere else. Based on my 2017 Stelvio's dash, I am getting around 30 mpg which is street riding all the way. Having heavy hands on the throttle doesn't help but the gauge might be off too because during battery replacement I disconnected everything and when I reconnected again, I was getting 44 mpg on the freeway which is amazing as it has never gotten above 36 mpg before.
I do agree with the gearing part. 120 is about 72 mph and the odometer hovers around 4K RPM in 6th gear and goes up to 5K RPM when I go around 78-80 mph which is a bit lousy.
For me, a few other annoyances would be:
- The location of transmission (gearbox) drain plug, almost like an afterthought
- North America version has the turn signals integrated into the side mirrors where the much cooler European version has them on the side panels
- Seat screws were removed from models after 2011 where each seat piece holds the other in place via interconnecting ABS studs and corresponding grooves on the other piece
Front seat piece can slide and pop out of the groove and cause the seat to be slanted, creating an awkward ergonomics. This happens easily while in the higher seat position
- Poor design of the auxiliary lights wiring that was never corrected or, lights upgraded to LED
- Very top-heavy, especially when the tank is full. Practicing slow U-Turns become challenging
I am also unsure about the accuracy of the fuel levels. I can never put more than 5.5 US gallons of fuel after riding for a few miles with the fuel gauge flashing completely indicating that I am on reserve. Is the tank really 8.5 gallons for North America? If so, does the reserve hold around 3 (US) gallons? I am tempting put a gallon in a fuel container and ride till it stalls to see what the deal is.
I could tell this bike was never really meant for off-road or even gravel riding. Too big and heavy for most and not quite as agile but as mentioned, very planted and comfortable on pavement even in windy conditions which is something I value way more than off-road capability.
Regardless, I am really enjoying the bike. It is a solid all-around bike that has a "personality" that makes riding a motorcycle a more visceral experience for me.
One of my Toronto Riders friends bought a Stelvio and we are all waiting to test drive his bike 😉... so far I’m so happy with my 2016 Super Tenere SE that I’m not thinking in changing it yet even with 35K on it. See you on the road.
Awesome. I keep telling other Stelvio riders that I still haven't passed one on the road. Maybe in the car once but never on my motorcycle.
Almost bought one myself. Ended up going triumph tiger but I liked the stelvio alot
The Stelvio is a bike I have wanted to own for a long time. I had a MG Norge a few years ago and found it have decent fuel economy if I tried. I still might get a Stelvio but also looking at the V85. Smaller displacement and weight and still has the character of a Guzzi.
Here in Texas, lane splitting is unlawful and those who do it expose themselves to harsh reactions from car drivers. As a European, I learned my lesson the hard way. The "valises" (I never understood why English speakers call them "Paniers") would never prevent me from staying in my lane...🙂
The Guzzi network is under represented everywhere in the world, including in Italy. Besides being rare, spares always need to come from Europe. This is a serious drawback for any aspiring Guzzi rider. While these bikes are extremely reliable, failure happens; if you are riding a Guzzi, you tend to have longer wait times without your ride.
All Guzzi have their center of gravity higher than the rest. My V11 Le Mans is also unstable on gravel, but once you get the hand of it, it is manageable. The biggest issue is moving the bike around. I dropped mine because it does not take much offset to have it go.
I average 40 mpg with my 1100 Le Mans when I am careful. In the city, it is around 35+ mpg. Premium gas only. At posted highway speed, in 6th gear, I am around 4500. But if need to do a quick pass, I don't need to drop one.
The Moto Guzzi is a tractor. It has torque.
Pretty much spot on. Still love my chubby Italian Guzzi. I’ve been thrashing the hell out of it, and it’s soaked up all the abuse. I’ve also taken it up some dirt trails, that some GS posers didn’t even attempt after they saw it. Like wrestling an elephant up the trails, but what a blast. Great bike
The tips of the wing mirrors are the width gauge for the paniers
Not sure what's going on with the mileage. Super happy with mine. Just got back from Sturgis, a lot of high speed riding 80 - 90 + mph. 2,000 mile trip. Never had a tank below 40 mpg. No real head wind.
Love the Guzzi. GS sits in the garage.
Yep good video, thanks
Hi from Australia
Heavy yep.
Remapping makes a big difference. Improves fuel economy.
Parts pretty good so far in Australia
Regards
Thanks for the tips! Will look into it.
2:41 Brave man taking that behemoth off road!!
You have not evaluated well for your observations.
1) weight: at the level of the competitors, with a superior chassis
2) size of suitcases: the same width as the handlebar, check well. Competitors bring the suitcases to the bike but suitcase near the muffler is always cut. Check well. The side suitcases do not carry to get into traffic.
3) power: the greater power of the current adventure does not mean more fun. Ducati Multistrada isn't ad adventure bike. KTM Superadventure is lots of smoke and little roast... Capisc? :D Stelvio's chassis is superior to that of the Multistrada. If you want more power there's Guareschi engine kit.
4) consumption is variable. In traffic, consumption is higher (especially if you have side cases :D), about 17km / L. On suburban roads it goes great, they are over 20 km / L (with a control unit that modulates the lambda probe). Seriously do you want to compare the consumption of a 300cc with an 1150cc?
5) the sixth gear could be longer, that's true
The full tank does not move the center of gravity upwards, indeed the Stelvio remains very well centered.
I don't think bmw gs adventure and ktm on superadventure T get the same result.
Horrible and cistern-shaped tanks.
The Guzzi V-Twin also lowers the center of gravity, the bmw boxer is about the same level but exposes the engine to serious damage in the event of a fall.
Came over to this post after hearing you rode a Moto Guzzi.
I'm not ten seconds in and you pick up on some Land Rover Defenders. I built a 110 from a bare chassis 20 years ago, and I still have it.
Anyway, about time I got back to watching the video.
I love those old trucks and seeing two of them together couldn’t pass without comment.
@@DifferentSpokesTVI still have an original Land Rover Camal Trophy sew on patch (Unopened) from '89. The year when Bob and Joe Ives, from the UK won the "Team Spirit" award.
I was also taken off road by Bob in '89. - A great experience!
Now if you pop up a photo of my wife and kids, that would really be something from the "Twilight Zone" :)
After our comment exchange today I went for a short ride through a different neighbourhood and saw an ancient red Defender in the driveway of a pretty swanky house. They’re taking over! Guy who owns it must be connoisseur :)
Go back a few years and look the Buell Ulysses. The xb12xt and xb12x models. Super stable and not too heavy at all. Also I average 45mpg city 49 highway with full bags also tall windshield and police gear
It’s only against the rules if you get caught. Sweet ride, looks comfy and relaxed.
The GS is lighter. The GSA might be about the same. I ride a 2009 RT. It weight close to that. I don't find it heavy at all. My RT gets around 40 with local riding which varies between traffic lights and 80 with my 21 mile commute. On trips with the cruise set to 80 I get 45-50.
All bikes have some not so good points. I agree with you on the ones you featured. It's top heavy, does not have the best fuel economy and my panniers are mostly staying in my garage.
But it fits me like a glove and it's fun to ride. The Africa Twin is a better off road/standing ride, but not better on tarmac. Thx for making an honest review of the Stelvio. There aren't many around.
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it. They are both great bikes but the Stelvio has some really unique features that not many other bikes can match.
After riding a BMW GS1150 for many miles, I realized early on, that it as well as the Stelvio, is not an "off road" bike. I would say 99% of them are never taken on anything other than highway. And, do you ever come to a complete stop at stop signs, or is that a Canadian thing?
Ive had my 2016 for 3 years almost and I can live with those 5 issues!! I do agree 100 % though and epecially on the fuel economy part! I dont know why the Fu** the claim is over 50mpg!
I have a lot of owners commenting that they get better fuel mileage than I do. Maybe it’s just the way I ride.
On a hoot, and because dealerships and private sellers are practically giving them away, I came close to adding a Stelvio to the garage. Being a previous owner of older BMW’s I’m accustomed to quirky and I’m willing to pay the price of “character” but your last point killed the deal for me. My mechanic did 20 minutes of research, he tried to get three common parts; one was available in two weeks, one was at least a three month wait, and the last was simply unavailable. Quirky and character I can appreciate; not so much motorcycles as a lawn ornament.
Walter Wilkins I’m used to waiting for parts but that seems pretty extreme. You can get any part on guzzitech.com or from an official dealer. The problem is that there aren’t that many official dealers around.
Different Spokes TV: Thanks for the link, I’ll keep it handy. To be fair, I live in Atlantic Canada where Guzzi’s are far from common and I believe the more the part was likely needed, the less the waiting time. All that said, I’m still tempted, it’s a 2013 Stelvio NTX 1200 with 21 000 kilometers - seems to be in great shape - I believe it can now be had for a tad above $8000. I’d welcome any opinions about that part vintage . . . again, thanks.
Walter Wilkins That’s a pretty good deal for a bike of that quality. It’s a great bike but you have to balance its good qualities with how much of a pain it is to fix. Also, if the thing breaks down and you don’t have a dedicated Guzzi mechanic out there it could be trouble. One thing about quirky BMWs, there’s always a shop somewhere nearby. Not so with Guzzi.
I have Moto Guzzi V7 and that true the only thing bad for me is the wheigh like the the Stelvio but their motors(lot of torque) are made for riding off-road. 😉✌bikergirl from 🇨🇵
Question, how durable/good/lasting is the Guzzi? My 2005 BMW R1200GS lasted only 35,000 miles before catastrophic clutch/trans failure.
My 1200 8v Sport is just run in at 40k miles, in that time all that's gone wrong is a battery and head light bulb
California 1100 EV 2004 45'000 km...0 problems...still owned, Norge 1200 4V 2009 sold by 72'000 km...0 problems...now Stelvio 1200 2015 8V....15'000 km...no problems...great bike...
Flat parallel Twin? On the GS (not the smaller F-GS models). I really like your style but that's a big no-no.
And I complained about my old rocket 3 barely 180 km until dry....
Yeah I agree with most of what you say I'm lucky I have a dealer with in a 30mins ride. And I have found parts so far not bad in nz. I like the gearing personally because our roads are very twisty and our speed limit is 100kph had a super tenere and the gearing was way too high. Far as economy I get 400km before fuel light. But you have a bigger screen than me. Thanks for the video 👍😎
Thanks for the comment. I suspected that the barn door I put on my bike was costing me some fuel economy, but I definitely need the thing. Went out riding today and got snowed on. Good ol’ Canada. Stay safe down there in NZ.
@@DifferentSpokesTV yeah I wouldn't mine that screen myself for the winter gets cold and wet but not as cold as Canada unless you're down the south island mine has a zard exhaust and aftermarket air filter but it does run a little lean. That's another thing they do run richer when it's cold. Thanks again 👍
Hi my NTX needs 6,5l/100km.On Motorway at 140km/h around 5,5l/100km. I go 400 km than looking for fuel. I think tank is dry at 500 - 550 km reach max. Let the engine turn higher. 6th Gear only for Motorway.
Thanks! I still have reserve at 400k, I just like to be careful and not take a chance on running out of fuel.
Your handlebars are bent or the front end is tweaked.. looking at it throughout the video, your front end is tweaked.
I have been riding Guzzi’s since 1979. I have had four of them, combined miles is in excess of 200,000 miles not kilometers. I have never had a mechanical failure. The only part I ever had to buy other than valve cover gaskets from doing valve adjustments, was a universal joint for my 1979 SP 1000. It was not bad, when I pulled the driveshaft out to lube the splines the huge joint was rusty/squeaky. So I just put a new one in. I did have a dealer about 90 minutes away, no problem, he had them in stock. I bought spare throttle and spare clutch cables. I sealed the ends up and zip tied them under the seat and gas tank along the frame just in case. Those are the only parts I ever bought since 1979 and I had no trouble getting them. There are few were dealers, I did have four dealers within two hours of my home here in western Pennsylvania. They are all out of business. guzy bean counters and office people running the company put unattainable requirements on the dealers. I think they had to stock so many bikes, have so much show room area for display, ECTThe dealers I personally knew just said to hell with it and they went out of business.. I still have my Norge and I am considering buying a stove out here in February 2021. And come to think of it, I do not know where there is a dealer within two hours of western Pennsylvania. Even the two local BMW shops are gone.. not that I would ever buy another BMW. Let me think about that, nope, I’m never going out on that limb again..
you say there is no such thing as a perfect motorcycle. I’ve had 105 motorcycles since 1968, there is a perfect motorcycle. I have had two of them. The Honda Pacific coast. I commuted on my second one for 24 years. I maintained it routinely. Brake fluid/clutch fluid change, motorcycle only oil, never pressure washed it, nothing ever went wrong with that bike ever. I say it was my second one, because my first one got totaled from behind with me on it while I was waiting my turn at a stop sign on my daily commute to work one morning. The most profitable nine month paid vacation of my life..
I own a Dl1000 2002 model 93 horses on the wheel 207 kilos dry. Goes up to 230 I don't need anything mors.
I would check your fueling. I have a Moto Guzzi 1200 sport and can get 400klm from its 22 litre tank???
Thanks. I think it’s a combination of giant windshield, saddlebags being on all the time and my idiot riding that hurts the fuel economy.
I ride a Stelvio NTX as well and have about the same mileage. I think all those extras cause indeed a lot of drag when riding at higher speeds.
You need torque not massive HP for Adventurer.
Don't you have to actually stop at Stop signs in Canada?
I should do a video of 5 things I hate about my NC750X !
1. THE SEAT !
2. THE SEAT !!
3. THE SEAT !!!
4. THE F******G SEAT !!!! Honda, do you ever listen to your customers ?
5. um did I mention the seat was very uncomfortable ? (solved with the purchase of an expensive Shad replacement)
Always remember that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission...
Thanks for the informative and entertaining video, Best wishes
Thanks! We're metric here but the influence of American TV and magazines is so strong we're kind of forever stuck in between.
The bike sounds pretty good. I have a 2012 KLR650. 40HP on a good day, same Traxx cases. It does okay, but the seat is crap. Which has made riding it literally a pain in the a**. So I don't ride it as much as I thought I would be and here in the Vancouver area, commuting to work is not fun. The plus side, the bike just goes.
Cheers.
The sound of the Guzzis is pretty sweet. I’m sure there are aftermarket seats for the KLR though.
@@DifferentSpokesTV I bet that sound is great. I'm on my 2nd aftermarket seat and still can't get comfortable enough to go more than an hour.
"Take a shot 🥃every time he says 'Panniers'!"👍
I have it for 10 years and it is all depending what you are looking for.
Here in the US it’s the same in regards to the lack of dealer support. I live in North Carolina. The closest dealer is three and a half hours away in Charlotte. In fairness to Moto Guzzi, the nearest BMW, KTM or Triumph dealers are between two and a half to three hours away. Wonder why most people are riding Harley’s or Japanese bikes? It’s simple. Their dealer networks are far superior. There’s a Harley dealer in town as well as a Honda & Suzuki store. Within an hour’s ride there are other Japanese and Harley stores..
That’s an important consideration to a lot of riders, especially in more secluded areas.
If you work on your own bike, the Guzzi’s are unmatched is diy servicing. Easiest vehicle to service bar none.
stuntriding ? i thought standing up on adventure bikes was more or less standard on bad roads
Too wide - Nonsense. Take the boxes off if you dont like it. how much do you need to haul to work? the same issue exists if you are running a GS or a tiger with bags on it.
Too heavy - no heavier or unwieldy than any other big twin dual sport. Im glad that guzzi has twice made a bike suitable to my size.
Not offroady - its the rider not the bike. by your own admission, you dont do the offroad much. BTW ever done the maintenance on a KTM?
Not enough power - nitpicking bench racing.
MPG - comparing a 300cc with a 1200 twin...apples and potatos, my friend. 4k rpm at 70 you were in 5th gear. theres another gear. you could drop to 3500 at that speed if you are so concerned. and look at the barn door you have stuck on the front
Parts - Guzzi has never had an extensive network in the americas. Even so Ive never waited more than a week for anything in 20 years. If your dealer or parts source is making you wait, they are incompetent. It is true many guzzi service centers are pretty poor. so you had better be your own mechanic.
There are many legit complaints about the stelvio. Stingy with the grease on the swingarm and shock link. There are DO NOT TOUCH screws on the throttle bodies. the pre-2013 bikes have a colossal mechanical issue that you have to be aware of before purchase. as I said, you need to be self-reliant and cultivate parts sources - multiple dealers including teo lamers and agostini.
Guzzis are bikes for the smitten; not the wise. You dont buy an alfa romeo and expect a camry.
I have an '09. It hasn't been a great bike for me. Lots of problems. I still like it, but it ain't no BMW Adventure, which I also have.
Yep, they're not the most reliable that's for sure.
I have a 2013 & fully agree with the weight, poor fuel mileage (my Ford Focus gets better mileage) & for me the damn near useless rear brake. This is truly needed when off roading, & just doesn't work. It is a great cross country bike that is comfortable but could use cruise control. Shame on Moto Guzzi for not doing that. Dealer network, HA! non existent. This alone is why they will never be truly popular here in this hemisphere.
While I may never replace the bike (like you, I do like it), I sure can think these days of a number of replacements for it.
I don’t care for hp over 100..I’ve had 150 and would always ride like a dick and major fines...
Hi bro 🤙
I dont get peoples obssession with power
Guzzi and fuel economy sadly don't go hand in hand!! Lol if I put my Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 in sport mode and ride I like it should be ridden well I'm happy of I get more ten 200km from my 20.5 liters fuel tank before my fuel worning light comes on! Now when I put it in rain mode aka the economy mode and I'm on the motorway at constant 120kmh I get probably 250km before the low fuel light comes on so that is definitely the case with the big block Guzzi they like to drink. But from what I heard the new V85tt has a much better fuel economy but less power at thet
I have a friend who owns a V85TT. Have to ask him to swap bikes sometime to try it for myself.
The small blocks get 47+mpg. Not bad for an air cooled engine.
Rode an Aprilla 1200 Compenord. Basically the stable mate of the Stelvio. Lighter, a bit more sprint, but much of the same appointments. Less top heavy as well. BUT I have an ex-wife. Her name is April. The Aprilia and April have much in common: power hungry and hard on the balls.
Thank you for that.
I do not think I can have saddle/side bags which make the bike so wide.🤪.. That is why I am sooo attracted to Kawasaki Ninja/Z 1000SX with oringal factory side bags 😊😁
It is geared low. You mean that it'd be better if top gear was taller.
Compare this bike to Monica Bellucci. Is she perfect? No! Is there plenty to love? Yes! The V85tt is a contender but about double the price.
No dealers is an issue.
Defenders suck. Drove then as well as just about ever other manufacturer large SUV while working in Kosovo and Bosnia. The Defenders are the lowest on my list of good rough terrain SUV. Nice review of the Guzzi.
If the bike really needs 32l of gas for 400km it would mean 8l/100km. That's two liters more than my Golf sized car needs. o_O
It’ll go further but I’m down to one bar on the gauge by then and I don’t like pushing my luck. Maybe it has a large reserve at the end but it’s risky to find out.
@@DifferentSpokesTV Perhaps. My 2011 CBR 250 has a 13l tank and the last bar starts flashing at around 250km. But when I refuel I only get 7 - 8 liters into the tank so maybe it has an almost 50% reserve as well. You should reset the trip km after refueling and then check the km when you refuel next time. You can then calculate your gas mileage with the amount of fuel you pumped into the tank.
@@waswolltihr1526 Good call. I'll try that.
over 30 litres for 400km ? thats abysmal!
my GS takes me over 300km on 10 litres
depending on my driving style of course
Over 72 miles per gallon by my math. That exceptional. Is that all stock.
@@autonomousindividual7780 it is all stock ... the torque is really high you can go 50 km/h (30 mph) in the sixth gear! the mileage drops a bit if you drive a bit more sporty though (about 13,5 litres for 300km when you go ~60 mph)
I have it for 10 years .Fuel economy is wrong 600km easy not 400km like you say.Handling and for travel easy going , off road is not made for heavy stuff but can go no probkem you not going to jump with 300kg bike
Pan-yeers
95% of all adventure bikes suck in soft conditions due to weight if its more than 550 lbs you're going to need the Arnold Schwarzenegger school of don't get stuck in the mud.
Got news for you....I live in NYC, 17,000,000 million people big and there's ONE Moto Guzzi dealer. Usually they get the parts fairly quickly and there are other companies that can be ordered from. I own two Guzzis, a V9 bobber full custom and just bought a V85TT 2021. I do all the work on my bikes myself, I own 6 bikes, all Italian, and running to the dealer 15 miles away takes an hour on a very good day.
Hey, God bless the truckers, Lets go Brandon and....your own Brandon...Trudeau.
@@andersd8956 It does everything well but nothing excellent. The suspension is very good but I haven't taken it off road. For street use it is excellent. The brakes are very good, too. Fully loaded with all the cases and fuel it is about 530lbs. It doesn't feel like it though because it is very well balanced. Very easy to ride, there's no learning curve. I'm 6.2" and I fit on it like a glove. The lights are excellent and the seat very comfortable. The windshield is ok, I changed mine with the ermax version for it, 500mm and it works great.
There's on big minus. POWER. The engine delivers the power very smoothly and the low to midrange is excellent. The engine breaking is excellent, too. However, it is NOT a bike that will cruise at 120mph. It doesn't have enough horsepower. Overall, I like it a lot. I don't really need the extra horsepower that I mentioned above, I like to ride that bike in a civilized manner. I have my Aprilia Tuono to ride like a lunatic. Gotta say, for the money, it is very beautiful and pleasant bike to ride and on those terms I highly recommend it.
One more thing. I also have a BMW F800ST and absolutely hated. The problem with the BMWs, they are very bulky and MUTED. They have no character. Something that the Guzzi certainly has. Having said that, I advise to to test drive one before you buy one because the Guzzis are the kind of bikes that you either love or absolutely hate. There's no middle ground. I personally love them.
Defender are not cool..😆
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400 kms on 32 litres tank? Rubbish
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at about 4:10, doesn't know where he is, comes to an intersection he doesn't recognize. But on motorcycle and doesnt hesitate to just pick a road and go, bc motorcycle.
O to SRKCYCLES and read their review.