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     Danger_dave |
Nice Triumph Scrambler and Guzzi V7 racer spotted at the local importer's warehouse yesterday. Couple of pics on my blog: http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2011/05/guzz i-racer-and-triumph-scrambler-spied.html | ||
| Danger_dave |
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| Fahren |
The Guzzi does nice things to me. | ||
| Svh |
That Guzzi looks real nice | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I LOVE that GUZZI. Too bad it takes more bird strikes in the rear than a Sportster.  | ||
| Pwnzor |
I like 'em both. For different reasons, but I can't decide which I like more. | ||
| Kenm123t |
Nice Scrambler always loved the 60s Scramblers remember the 350 Hondas sl cb and cl models | ||
| Danger_dave |
CLs. After 2 grandfather-supplied mini-bikes, one like this was my first motorcycle c.1970  | ||
| Strato9r |
God, both are sweet. That Triumph has been on top of my really short list of next bikes for a while now. Helps that the wife really likes it as well. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
when are you doing the Ural St ?.... I would love to see it scrambled and dirty | ||
| Danger_dave |
The publisher is a Ural owner and enthusiast - I'm well down the list. | ||
| Dcc46 |
I've been lusting for a scrambler for a while now, Haven't seen many on the market used. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Since the scrambler is basically my T-100 Bonnie with a lift kit, I can tell you guys that like them you won't be disappointed with it if you pull the trigger. They're aren't many used out there of any of the triumph modern classics, with the scrambler probably being the rarest to find used. Honestly in the months I spent looking at the Triumphs, they hold their value so well there's not much of a discount buying a late model used over new, especially if you want fuel injection, which has only been around for a few years (since 09 in the US I think). | ||
| Crusty |
The Guzzi looks even better when you pull the Number plates off. That Arrow exhaust really does nice things for the Triumph. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
How heavy is the trumpet? Looks pretty nice and thin. | ||
| Cyclonemick |
"DD" I had a '66 450 superhawk "as my first bike" that had a similar look to your first Honda! Loved the chrome tank! | ||
| Strokizator |
That Honda is a Super 90 isn't it? When I was 13, my older brother's friend had one. The thought of being able to go wherever you wanted, whenever you wanted ate at me like a cancer. I considered the Scrambler after I wrecked my Uly but it has a smallish gas tank with maybe 150 mile range. I need to sell a few toys and buy a Guzzi V7. The racer looks good but still no word on the price. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
That Guzzi is sexy as hell. I know nothing about them, but the comparisons over on the triumph forms all say they're underpowered compared to the Bonneville. | ||
| Danger_dave |
The V7 is kinda like the XB9. What it lacks in power it makes up for in rev-ability. It only has about 50 ponies, but working the machine to engage them I think is much more fun than idling everywhere on a 150 horsepower machine. Bonneville guys with the hump about power output are somewhat ironic. They are one of the most over-engineered bikes going. | ||
| Danger_dave |
The trumpet is pretty lardy. well over 200kg from memory but it doesn't matter because its COM is low and well balanced. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
V7 Cafe--401lbs 49HP and 40FT TQ 8.18 LB/HP XR1200--551lbs 90HP and 74FT TQ 6.12 LB/HP Scrambler--507lbs 67HP and 50FT TQ 7.57 LB/HP Spec sheets don't tell the whole story, but it does appear to be a little under powered. Would prefer the 1100 motor. Compared to the 883 (which I couldn't find HP numbers for), the V7 is probably lighter and would fare better. | ||
| Danger_dave |
Once you get the mumbo, it's not under powered. You use the revs and the gearbox and it's lovely. Ironically - I find It's the high end Guzzis that could all do with 20 more horses. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
As far as the weight goes, my Bonnie feels very light and balanced. An absolute pleasure to ride. Only downside is I've spent only about an hr on the 1125r in the month I've had the Bonnie, while the Bonnie has almost 700 miles. All during the wettest, crappiest spring in years. If the riding time doesn't balance itself out once the triumph newness wears off, a decision will have to be made. | ||
| Ulynut |
Spec sheets don't tell the whole story They sure don't. They don't measure the cool factor. The Triumph is a nice bike, but that Guzzi is really cool. The air cooled v-twin put in there sideways, that tank, quirky as hell... unique. Just plain cool. And I'll bet it's a whole lot of fun to ride. |
