Trout said:
What don't you like about it?
I'm trying to find reasons not to buy one. LOL!
Seriously I would like to know what people don't like about them. It kinda scares me that so many people are singing high praises especially bike magazines who traditionally have barely tolerated Guzzi's.
Hi Trout, what does it matter what anybody else thinks? Buy a bike that you like, that fits you, that suites your riding style/preference and most importantly, the bike that puts the biggest smile on your face. Then it doesn't matter a flying truck what anybody else thinks, you should be happy.
Look at my bike (avatar), I'm sure some people will think what a waste of time and money.
I like the feel of the short stroke engine and I am happy, Everything else on the bike is either acceptable, or easily modifiable so I can build the bike I want. Some love it, some don't, but I didn't buy it or build it to suite anybody elses tastes, just mine.
As for magazines - believe nothing you hear and half what you see. Cash for comment???
Most often I have opposing views to magazine journos and it's not hard to find articles by same in Womens Knitting Monthly etc. They're journos not motorcyclists!
Of the serious full time motorcycling journos, most are blinded by the hype and marketing bullshit promoted by the factories, like 1000cc sports bikes with 168kg dry weight. Fluids add about 25kg (=193kg) yet most weigh close to 208kg with full tanks. That makes 15kg of bullshit in my book, yet the Australian Editors have refused for years to print the truth.
Ride it? Love it? Buy it!
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