You pay for quality, and not everyone wants 120hp bikes that dissolve after three seasons.
This has been discussed in other threads as tarted up for the cafe hipsters. I prefer the V7 stone and some clipons.
Moto Guzzi V7 Racer
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You pay for quality, and not everyone wants 120hp bikes that dissolve after three seasons.
This has been discussed in other threads as tarted up for the cafe hipsters. I prefer the V7 stone and some clipons.
I'm sure you'll find several SS owners who could put that comment to task (120hp, 3 seasons). Let's face it, you don't necessarily pay for quality, you pay for looks and uniqueness when you buy a bike like this.
As for the bike being a ripoff, meh...that's subjective. The cost of the bike is divided into "art" and "mechanical". How much you value the art is up to each buyer.
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As for the bike being a ripoff, meh...that's subjective. The cost of the bike is divided into "art" and "mechanical". How much you value the art is up to each buyer.
Edit: for context
You also pay (or not) for economies of scale, manufacturing techniques, market demand and currency exchange. I think that's the reason the Hornet 600 was so pricey relative to the competition--it was manufactured in Italy. Not a big deal in the Eurozone, but when translated to North America, the cost was discouraging.
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Marinoni
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yes... moto guzzi is famous for their excellent quality
I saw one of these the other day parked in a line of other bikes infront of a lounge. Stunning. Kind of like George Clooney dressed as a hipster ******...
robmack
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Ha, I wish. Half that numbe is typical -- about 260 - 280 km per tank.
You pay for quality, and not everyone wants 120hp bikes that dissolve after three seasons.
This has been discussed in other threads as tarted up for the cafe hipsters. I prefer the V7 stone and some clipons.
Awesome looking machines!! Classic. Subdued. Antithesis of
ccasion7::cheers::love1::bunny:ccasion8:ccasion9::icescream: on wheels.you're kidding, right?
These are low stress engines that will not wear easily, but Moto Guzzi has had, like all Italian bikes, a huge problem with failing electricals.
They finally stopped sourcing from Marelli, so they should be reliable.
My dad had early 80s Guzzis -they were not reliable with electrics.
Last week's MCN has a nice article about declining finish quality from Japanese bikes. The poor sales, and high yen are putting pressure on Japanese manufacturers to make then cheaper, and outsource out of Japan. It varies by model and manufacturer. This is really only a problem at the economy end of bikes.
Dresden
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Yes, from what I've read, the partnership with Aprillia in 2001 marked a turnaround on the shoddy quality of 20th century Moto Guzzi's.
The detail on this thing is just beautiful for under $10K. However, I wish it were just a bit more powerful - only a meager 49 HP and 19 ft/lb.
robmack
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It's not completely apples and apples when comparing '80s Guzzi with present day. The electrics have improved. Connectors are all Amp Super-seal that I see on my V7 which means poor connections are a thing of the past.
Agree with the engines. Come-on, tappets and pushrods! When I compare the mechanical build quality to my '80s BMW, the BMW is better for sure. I suspect the same result if compared with late model Japanese or other European bikes.
These are made by hand and made to look it. It's part of the allure of MG and of Italian overall. Buy Japanese if you want soleless robotic precision.
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Marinoni
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Yes, from what I've read, the partnership with Aprillia in 2001 marked a turnaround on the shoddy quality of 20th century Moto Guzzi's.
The detail on this thing is just beautiful for under $10K. However, I wish it were just a bit more powerful - only a meager 49 HP and 19 ft/lb.
that metal plate on the side looks like it will be great for making waffles when you cant ride because the bikehas broken down again ..
