06-22-2019, 05:39 AM
Moto Guzzi (e.g. Griso or the Sport which is based on the Breva) might be good choices. They are CARC bikes and no longer made. You should find some new stock Griso's though. I had a Griso for about 6 years and while there was a lot to like, it just was not a good fit for me (physically, my legs are too long) I finally gave her up.
I'm pretty much motor agnostic, a good motor is a good motor and I can appreciate a really good motor. What I really liked about the Guzzi; working on the motor (e.g. valve adjustment) was dead simple. Most work can be done at home (which is good as the dealer network sucks).
However; to did a Guzzi it usually takes a 100 mile test ride and if you dig it you run the risk of becoming a guzzista - aka One of Them, aka Cheap Bas....., aka eccentric. I'd take a Guzzi over a Duc or Harley any day. I think I'd take a Honda over a Guzzi though.
Your mileage may vary.
The only liter bikes I'm really attracted to today are adventure bikes, but mainly because I don't fold that well any more and I like leg room. Which is more important than cc's.
I'm pretty much motor agnostic, a good motor is a good motor and I can appreciate a really good motor. What I really liked about the Guzzi; working on the motor (e.g. valve adjustment) was dead simple. Most work can be done at home (which is good as the dealer network sucks).
However; to did a Guzzi it usually takes a 100 mile test ride and if you dig it you run the risk of becoming a guzzista - aka One of Them, aka Cheap Bas....., aka eccentric. I'd take a Guzzi over a Duc or Harley any day. I think I'd take a Honda over a Guzzi though.
Your mileage may vary.The only liter bikes I'm really attracted to today are adventure bikes, but mainly because I don't fold that well any more and I like leg room. Which is more important than cc's.