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Good morning Guzzi Tech,
I am in the market to purchase a stablemate to my 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso. I purchased the Griso for its sport touring ability (I have MG's luggage set) and would like to compliment the Griso with a sportier/ faired bike for shorter commutes and the occasional track day.
I plan on using the next year to research and test-ride but was hoping for some personal feedback from you all.
I am very intrigued by the V11 LeMan's and a BMW R1100S (I think they are beautiful machines). If I can find the right bike for the right price I would opt for a later year and a special edition like the Tenni, Corsa or BMW's Boxer Cup Replica since they provide nice upgrades from the manufacture.
Although I am in love with the big block MG's I don't know if the V11 will be too similar to my Griso. I want to ensure that their is enough of a contrast between the bikes so I can appreciate each bike more.
From my current research prices are pretty close, but the BMW may be more expensive to run? My concerns are centered around-
1. Reliability of the bike- known mechanical flaws
2. Parts availability and cost- I enjoy wrenching on my own bikes
3. Stock performance ability to be used on the occasional track day
4. Personal experience with BMW... I have never owed anything from Germany
5. What is the bike that is going to stay in the garage for the long-term
Thank you so much, Andrew
I am in the market to purchase a stablemate to my 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso. I purchased the Griso for its sport touring ability (I have MG's luggage set) and would like to compliment the Griso with a sportier/ faired bike for shorter commutes and the occasional track day.
I plan on using the next year to research and test-ride but was hoping for some personal feedback from you all.
I am very intrigued by the V11 LeMan's and a BMW R1100S (I think they are beautiful machines). If I can find the right bike for the right price I would opt for a later year and a special edition like the Tenni, Corsa or BMW's Boxer Cup Replica since they provide nice upgrades from the manufacture.
Although I am in love with the big block MG's I don't know if the V11 will be too similar to my Griso. I want to ensure that their is enough of a contrast between the bikes so I can appreciate each bike more.
From my current research prices are pretty close, but the BMW may be more expensive to run? My concerns are centered around-
1. Reliability of the bike- known mechanical flaws
2. Parts availability and cost- I enjoy wrenching on my own bikes
3. Stock performance ability to be used on the occasional track day
4. Personal experience with BMW... I have never owed anything from Germany
5. What is the bike that is going to stay in the garage for the long-term
Thank you so much, Andrew