08-22-2016, 02:26 AM
Ulvetanna speaks some truth. The desmo valve inspection and mandatory timing belt replacement on my 620 is every 12k miles, at a substantial cost. Yes, I could learn to perform the service myself but I am not a mechanic and have little patience to make detailed adjustments. Each time I wash the bike or ride in wet conditions, the check engine light comes on and stays on until the switch can dry out. The gear box has false neutrals. The electrical system has quirks. The immobilizer can fail and leave you stranded. Replacement parts are expensive. The build quality pales compared to my BMWs and CB1100. The plastic fuel tank is prone to warping from ethanol in the gasoline. But at least I have competent, knowledgeable dealers in my area who know the bike and seem to be adept in servicing it. I'm fine with that. It's certainly more than I can say for the two Guzzi's I owned. This is not a value proposition.