(12-14-2020, 08:45 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:

(12-14-2020, 02:22 AM)tod.branko_imp Wrote:

(12-14-2020, 01:42 AM)bioman_imp Wrote:

(12-13-2020, 10:21 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: I know we all have a soft spot for air-cooled classically styled bikes, so I wanted to share this, it was just today teased on MGs instagram with a caption "the legend continues, stay tuned"

Named "V7 special" It seems to be a V85TT motor in a V7 chassis, and from what I know about V85TT - that power is just right for this new setup, wonder why haven't they done it before! I, for one, love it!

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Oh Boy, I love it!!! That 10 extra hp is exactly what the V7 needs!!

(although I am still waiting for a new Guzzi road bike that can replace my aging Griso... )

Oh Boy, I love it!!! That 10 extra hp is exactly what the V7 needs!!

(although I am still waiting for a new Guzzi road bike that can replace my aging Griso... ) There is a solution to your problem. Contact Guzzitech, send them your Grid so and they'll build you a GTM. 1400cc 140+hp naked piece of air-cooled art on wheels

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Oh Boy, I love it!!! That 10 extra hp is exactly what the V7 needs!!

(although I am still waiting for a new Guzzi road bike that can replace my aging Griso... ) There is a solution to your problem. Contact Guzzitech, send them your Grid so and they'll build you a GTM. 1400cc 140+hp naked piece of air-cooled art on wheels

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Tod, it has a lovely look , how expensive?
...so are we swapping our CBs for that 140 HP Guzzitech..???

(12-14-2020, 09:42 AM)j3gq_imp Wrote:

(12-14-2020, 12:11 AM)tod.branko_imp Wrote:

(12-13-2020, 11:41 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:

(12-13-2020, 10:21 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: I know we all have a soft spot for air-cooled classically styled bikes, so I wanted to share this, it was just today teased on MGs instagram with a caption "the legend continues, stay tuned"

Named "V7 special" It seems to be a V85TT motor in a V7 chassis, and from what I know about V85TT - that power is just right for this new setup, wonder why haven't they done it before! I, for one, love it!

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Yeah, agreed. I really like the looks of that machine. Hmm, ... grunt, snort.

Still only 52 hp?

Yeah, agreed. I really like the looks of that machine. Hmm, ... grunt, snort.

Still only 52 hp? Well no, the 850cc mill in the V85TT hits 79hp, however from the information I found, this one has been tuned down to 63hp for whatever reason, although an extra 100cc will give a little more torque to an already grunty powerplant

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Yeah, agreed. I really like the looks of that machine. Hmm, ... grunt, snort.

Still only 52 hp? Well no, the 850cc mill in the V85TT hits 79hp, however from the information I found, this one has been tuned down to 63hp for whatever reason, although an extra 100cc will give a little more torque to an already grunty powerplant

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
Hi tod,
heck, this is indeed a beautiful bike. Is this a model one can find in a shop these days ? in which country, would you know ? I see V7 Special/s on the market, but not one looks like this photo, not one has more than 52 HP.
I also noticed that this bike really looks great in this color, while the more often seen green or blue are a little less attractive (my opinion).
Thanks for sharing !

@pb, they sell new for about 8-9k in Europe, certainly cheaper in the U.S.

(12-14-2020, 11:06 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Reduced from 79 hp to 63? Why?

What a shame. Good looking bike.

(12-14-2020, 12:39 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:

(12-14-2020, 12:00 PM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: That is a nice looking bike.

Like anything, I am sure it can be uncorked easy enough.

lol - you probably look at a lawn mower and decide how you would uncork it.

(12-14-2020, 05:55 AM)Frulk_imp Wrote: I like the looks of all 4 bikes I currently own and ride...All are air cooled. That wasn't by design it just worked out that way...

The XR1200 is the unloved stepchild of the Kool Aid drinkers. An attempt by the MoCo to get outside their comfort zone. It failed miserably. A little over 9,000 units were made before they pulled the plug. Too heavy, too slow etc. were some of the complaints from the non-HD crowd. It has its own charm though and is a hoot to ride up the mountains at a respectable, if not superbike pace.



The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer was almost universally panned by the hard core MG crowd on a site I used to be a member of. Not enough power, too much flash, pretentious. Then there are those number plates and that chrome tank. Those REALLY set off the haters. I bought this on a whim and haven't regretted it yet. Fun bike and like all the others in the garage, it has its own unique riding appeal. In spite of its 39-41 rear wheel horsepower (depending on whose numbers you believe) this bike never fails to make me smile when I'm in the saddle. I still love that chrome tank and when its road days are over (and that may be soon if I get the basement contracted to be finished) it will go on display in the den as an object de art.





The Road King. The Barcalounger of the current inventory. A bike I wasn't looking for and never wanted fell into my lap. It's been nothing if not a surprise. I nick-named it the 'Big Easy'. Comfortable like a pair of loafers whether going 10 miles or a 1,000. The feet forward haters are going to hate. Truthfully, the MoCo is responsible for a lot of that since they fostered the pirate lifestyle at the expense of everything else.



Last, but certainly not least is the vaunted CB1100. A bike that as the mood struck me...I've pressed into commuter service, long distance naked sport tourer and mild canyon carver. Over the years its taken on different looks depending on what role it filled.











The last pic above is how it currently looks but I might pull the Road Comet off and put the aluminum fly screen back on.

(12-15-2020, 06:24 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: I've always had a soft spot for the CB400 Super Four. It hasn't changed much in the last 25 years, probably because they got it just right the first time.