06-22-2019, 06:02 AM
I really like the BMWs, but then I see something like this:
https://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/bmw-s...ssues.html
7 Pages of discussion about mechanical issues. Granted, they may not be anything of substance, but I generally just don't see that with Japanese bikes.
I love Guzzis, but due to the limited dealership support and/or parts availability that pretty much rules them out as a practical matter for me.
It's the same with Aprilia. All the reviewers that ride motorcycles for free love the V4. I agree, it's an awesome sounding and performing engine and they are priced competitively. However, the bikes are complicated, not necessarily a bad thing, but the dealer support is limited so I'm ruling them out for now. I would probably be better of with a Ducati V4, if I wanted to go that route (not really)
https://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/bmw-s...ssues.html
7 Pages of discussion about mechanical issues. Granted, they may not be anything of substance, but I generally just don't see that with Japanese bikes.
(06-22-2019, 05:39 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: 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 love Guzzis, but due to the limited dealership support and/or parts availability that pretty much rules them out as a practical matter for me.
It's the same with Aprilia. All the reviewers that ride motorcycles for free love the V4. I agree, it's an awesome sounding and performing engine and they are priced competitively. However, the bikes are complicated, not necessarily a bad thing, but the dealer support is limited so I'm ruling them out for now. I would probably be better of with a Ducati V4, if I wanted to go that route (not really)