Guzzi V85

[daveuprite]

Just saw this V85 parked up in Bussiere market this morning. Thought it looked very smart actually. There was also a brand new GS and a T700.

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

I do have a soft-spot for Guzzis, but they seem expensive for what they are, given the 'small block' engine dates back to the late 1970s.

Interesting that you can just leave your helmet and gloves on your bike and wander off.

[daveuprite]

I do have a soft-spot for Guzzis, but they seem expensive for what they are, given the 'small block' engine dates back to the late 1970s.

Interesting that you can just leave your helmet and gloves on your bike and wander off.

Should be OK in a little place like Bussiere. We live 6kms down the road and hardly ever lock our doors.

As to Guzzis, I've always liked them though never owned one. I always say to myself I'll have one at some point, just for the sake of owning something different - but I bet I don't...

Now if only they had developed that MGS01 in to a road-going sports bike. That was seriously nice.

V85 too heavy and underpowered for my kind of riding. I just know I'd like it for half a day and then get fed up with it. But I took a good look and it really was well finished and looked well bolted together with some stylish touches here and there.

[OnHellas]

I’m with you the on the liking the look of them for a long time but never getting around to owning one…..yet.
I think as a tourer the V85 will do the job very nicely. A nice comfortable pace on a nice comfortable bike.
That’s how it looks anyway.

One day maybe.

[Helicoptermanr22]

Looks smart that, was tempted at one time but something help me back, i hear they are pretty reliable now!

[mark vb]

There was a V85 parked-up on the seafront prom in Deal a couple of days ago, which meant I could take it in whilst licking my blood orange & honeycomb ice cream.... it was a lovely dark silver/gray colour with black frame parts (the bike, that is). Have to say the colourway in the pic above is a bit of a tart's handbag, imo of course.
I like the idea of having a Guzzi, but the reality, I suspect, may not compliment the idea.

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

I enjoyed a couple of epic rides on Moto Guzzis.

One on a surprisingly very fast 650 Lario..Coventry to Dorset, pouring rain, no waterproofs, and got chased from Pimperne onto the Blandford bypass by a police BMW that gave up the chase...and the other Peterborough to Dorset on a Le Mans, which sadly was the model with the orrible 16in front wheel.

Both conducted at far higher speeds than I would contemplate today.

[Paul_C]

I still have my 78 model which I've had since 81. A pleasure to ride but it certainly requires more input and focus than modern bikes. I like the look of the new one too.



It's a Mk II LeMans with a Sprint fairing, cut down leg shields, stainless exhaust and a few other modifications.

[chunky butt]

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Saw this in the week. Cool.

[daveuprite]

I like the look of the new one too.

Is that still on the cards, Paul ? Could be really nice.