Ah,makes sense,thankyou
Is the new Stelvio a better bike than the V85???
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You'll never guess what I've just ordered?
We knew it
Only a matter of time
I couldn’t see you on a V7 Stone for more than a couple of months
Is it just me that’s struggling with this vague question??
Go on, give us a clue
Expensive mistake, but I'm used to making those!!
The grey and white. I believe it's called Grigio Tambori. No idea of a delivery date yet
Cooler!!!???
Obviously you managed to decipher my question.
That looks very nice, of course.
Looks very nice......
I figured you'd get another V85 and why not, they're wonderful motorcycles. I had mine out yesterday, swapped the smaller shield back on and added the little adjustable deflector to the top which works better than the big shield in warm weather. In spite of both being "adventure motorcycles" I think the V85TT and Stelvio compliment each other nicely. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the updated V85.
Down in Austrian Alps at the moment and this year have seen a shed load of V85's, mainly on Italian and German plates plus a few Czech and Swiss ones. Seem to be much more popular than the last couple of years.
Only seen 3 new Stelvios and all were on Italian plates but they looked really nice
Only seen 3 new Stelvios and all were on Italian plates but they looked really nice
Neil there are few Guzzi's around here but I'm starting to see the occasional V85 out on the road. There are two others in the town nearby, both friends who bought last year them after seeing mine. I've not seen another Stelvio yet though.
I'm leaving Friday or Saturday on a 14-16 day ride and after pondering the last couple days what bike to take I decided on the Stelvio. Mostly because it's finally set up for me with comfort seat, pegs, panniers, and I've not taken it on a longer ride yet. At 1,600 miles now I hope the tyres will last the trip.
But the V85 is just about as comfortable, holds more petrol and gets better mpg. The rear rack is larger and its top load panniers will effectively hold a little more. The Bridgestone tyres are worn but I have new TKC 70's here that I could put on. I could change my mind!
I'm leaving Friday or Saturday on a 14-16 day ride and after pondering the last couple days what bike to take I decided on the Stelvio. Mostly because it's finally set up for me with comfort seat, pegs, panniers, and I've not taken it on a longer ride yet. At 1,600 miles now I hope the tyres will last the trip.
But the V85 is just about as comfortable, holds more petrol and gets better mpg. The rear rack is larger and its top load panniers will effectively hold a little more. The Bridgestone tyres are worn but I have new TKC 70's here that I could put on. I could change my mind!
Fabulous! Please could you also get pannier frames...err...centre stand... I'll let you know if I can think of anything else I might need in 6 months
Well back down in Austria again , this time without the bike and was out and about in a hire car for the last 3 days and have seen ar least a dozen new Stelvio's ,almost all two up and some with what appeared to be aftermarket alloy luggage .
Going to have to book a test ride when I get home.
Looks like Guzzi have got themselves a winner on their hands
Going to have to book a test ride when I get home.
Looks like Guzzi have got themselves a winner on their hands
Ouch!!!! Get well soon....not an experience I care to repeat!
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