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I've just passed my bike test and like the look of the guzzi 1100 sport but my mate reckons they are very unreliable and overweight.I know they ain't as good as latest jap bikes but how good/bad are they?

2007-02-04 21:34:18 · 9 answers · asked by jane k 2 in Cars & Transportation Motorcycles

9 answers

Modern Guzzis are actually pretty good bikes. The older ones did have problems with their electrical systems and the build quality was a bit poor - I know, I owned 4 four the cantankerous beasts!

However, they are very quirky and do not ride like most other bikes. The transverse V-twin can make them torque steer at low speeds, and the hefty Cardan shaft final drive can catch out unwary riders when slowing down quickly (it can cause backlash through the transmission).

The V1100 Sport is a great bike and will stand out in a crowd, but it's not really suitable for a new rider with little experience. Having said, that, if you can get a test-drive (never buy a bike without a test-drive...), try one and see.

2007-02-05 00:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0 0

I have ridden bikes for the last 35 yrs., various makes and models. I would recommend that you start with something smaller, one that you can take by the handlebars and pick it up when you get it on its side....because you will. It is good that you took the class, but it by no means makes you a rider. Every bike has its own particular characteristics and it just take time getting to know it well and even then it will surprise you on occasion.

2007-02-04 23:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mustang 2 · 0 0

as a rider of 30 yrs whatever u buy
if it's in this league
whatever you do

TAKE IT EASY for a while
coming off at 30 to 60mph is 1 thing
coming off at 80 to 90 + is murder
PLS believe that
I survived 1 biggie and it was 3 weeks after my licence
took me 6months to recover my m8 on another bike was
not so lucky that was enough for me I took it easy for a while,
too many I know lost it and their lives in a split second
get to know her b 4 you really gun it
and then go for it
be well

2007-02-04 21:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by farshadowman 3 · 0 0

Only buy a Moto Guzzi if you enjoy fiddling with electrics at the side of the road. I will say no more than that

2007-02-04 23:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

at 500 lbs this bike will handle heavey on the turns due to the V engine. However it is a good bike. If your legs are long enough to keep the bike upright on a hill and slope, then ride whatever you want to.

2007-02-04 21:47:35 · answer #5 · answered by Carl P 7 · 0 0

lovely bike, but for a new rider may be a bit much there are literally dozens of more suited machines but if you have the confidence do it . one mans dream machine is another mans pig

2007-02-04 21:55:44 · answer #6 · answered by nita 5 · 0 0

Unless the new rider has a death wish I would say definitely NOT

2007-02-04 21:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by Mechanic 1 · 0 0

Please think carefully before taking on something so powerful without experience.
No matter what size or type of bike, you're gonna come off it sometime and it WILL hurt.
Take care.

2007-02-04 22:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by Pit Bull 5 · 0 0

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2007-02-04 21:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by Rrrahul 2 · 0 0

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