Triumphrat

Fr. Joe 07T100 · 04-30-2008

Got my 07 bonnie T100 last year, my first adult bike; was thinking of buying a used bmw but when I saw all the new bonnies at the Ottawa Goodtime Centre, Ont., my mind went back to my youth when I was always lusting after my mean older brother's couple bonnies, his norton and a few of his girlfriends

so I bought the Triumph and am absolutely loving it and the entire experience; the RAT, the endless mods, the banter, the headturning and questions from cagers, the HD and the sportbike crowd down at the local minimart bike choral -i'm the only Bonnie in the area. I began my introduction to the riding world only with an interest in Triumph and especially their modern classics but the more I get involved in things "motorcycle" I'm finding that my interest is becoming more diverse and I'm already thinking about the day that I purchase something different; Like the Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 or the Breva 1200 sport; am I nuts or these really cool looking bikes? Unique. Don't see guzzis around here. Any opinions on modern Guzzis? Does anyone have any experience of knowledge specifically of these twp bikes?

capoanj · 04-30-2008

Love the Guzzis, they seem to be of high quality nowadays, and I feel they are nicely complimentary to the Bonnie. Friend has a Breva 750- nice standard. The Griso is a terriffic looking ride, and I hear freat things about the new 8V motoer. And the Norge is at the top of my want list for touring bikes.

Dealers are sparse, but I don't think they are terribly tough to maintain....get one!

sweatmachine · 04-30-2008

I don't know much about Guzzis, but I like them all. Old or new, classic or sporty.

There's a ratty, rusty, torn up Guzzi that I see around Austin fairly regularly. I don't even know what model it is. It's flat black and rusty, has holes in the seat, and some tools bungee-strapped to the seat.

It is one of the coolest bikes I've ever seen, and sounds fantastic.

Moose · 04-30-2008

Oh I do love a Guzzi,used to have an s3 replica.Nice.If I had a dealer near me I would have a new Guzzi of some kind.And a Triumph!

Fr. Joe 07T100 · 04-30-2008

Have to be in Ottawa tomorrow, hopefully it won't be too cold and i can ride my bike. there's an Guzzi dealer there. I'm gonna find it and hopefully they'll have a griso I can at least sit on. Hope i don't pee my pants when I get on!

Moose · 04-30-2008

Don't mention Griso! Ooooops I just pee'd my pants.

Texascat · 04-30-2008

I actually ride a Guzzi along with my scrambler... I added a Griso about a month ago and love it. In town I still prefer my scrambler, but two up riding on longish trips, I love the Griso... and yes, I personally think it's beautiful.
The one think it attracted me to MG is that they are very soulful and unique (which can also be said for Triumph modern classics). They also enjoy quite a loyal following. Have been to a few rallies and, although I was one of the younger guys of the bunch

, they are an incredible fun group to be with...

PS: wife rides a MG Breva

Kirkus51 · 04-30-2008

I like the Guzzlers too. met up with a guy who has had his for 35 years, thru thick and thin. You really get to know a bike if you've had it that long. Good looking bike.

imafunkyman · 04-30-2008

I'll take a California Vintage, old Eldorado, V7 Sport, V7 Classic, or all of them! My next bike will definitely be a Goose.

tc_dick · 04-30-2008

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Originally Posted by imafunkyman

I'll take a California Vintage, old Eldorado, V7 Sport, V7 Classic, or all of them! My next bike will definitely be a Goose.

If they weren't so expensive, I'd have bought a california vintage already.. at some point I will probably own one.