New bike?

[Papa Lazarou]

I am now thinking of trading my Thunderbird 900 in-prices are rising on these bikes but I do want something with a bit more oomph. Without putting a Speed Triple engine in it.

I have always loved Guzzis-I've had three over the years.

So-the Griso. I hear the 1100 has more Guzzista charm than the 8v 1200.

But-I need an all round bike. Something that can tour but can also do the ride to work. The Tbird does this okay, but...

No Japanese bikes advice, please. No Ducatis or HD's either.

Advice?

Yes-this is also in MG....

[ridingfar]

You have a Triumph now - what about the new Tiger Explorer 1200? More oomph, capable traveler, not too portly for commuting, interesting triple engine (in between a 4 and a 2 cyl)...

I'm just sayin' it may be an option to consider....

[ConPilot1]

Let the man drink the Guzzi Kool-Aid.

I hear it tastes like proscuitto.

[Papa Lazarou]

MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100
   
Price: £5795.00

MOTO GUZZI GRISO GRISO ONLY 200 MILES 1100cc, 2007 07 Reg , 200 miles, Red. Immobiliser, Garaged, Warranty, absolutely mint. we are pleased to be able to offer for sale this stunning looking machine, GRISO-1100, with only 200 miles on the clock, yes 20...

This could be the one...

[Scratch33]

R1200S.

[Papa Lazarou]

R1200S.

Absolutely not.  

[Scratch33]

Snob.

[Rincewind]

If you want another classically-styled, gentleman's roadster, then I'd say go for the Griso.  There aren't that many bikes that are in that league.  Or just keep your Tbird, which is a fantastic bike.  

But if you want Ooomph and to grow some hair on your chest, then get a Speed Triple 1050 or Street Triple 675.  I know the Griso is more handsome and charming, but the Triumphs are downright more exciting IMO and I think you'd appreciate the triple engine again, going from the original 885cc configuration to the 1050 or 675 iterations.

[black hills]

once you go orange you'll never go back

[Papa Lazarou]

Snob.

Your point is?

[Scratch33]

Your point is?

Sharp as your nose.

[Dan K]

Sprint.  The 1050 is much more gentlemanly in the Sprint. If you need to avoid Triumph and what Itallian, the Griso looks nice.  I can't comment on them - never had the pleasure of a Guzzi between the legs.

- Dan

[atadaskew]

R1200S.

Why would you want saggy jugs when you can have perky ones?

[Scratch33]

Why would you want saggy jugs when you can have perky ones?

So much for the masculine mystique of Moto Guzzi.  

[atadaskew]

So much for the masculine mystique of Moto Guzzi.  

I see you have saggy jugs.

[Scratch33]

I see you have saggy jugs.

I have my choice of styles.  

[atadaskew]

I have my choice of styles.  

You have it easier motor boating, I'll give you that.

[MCRyder]

Any thought about the MG Stelvio?  Great all-rounder.  After a few niggles with the intro model, MG seems to have gotten the '12 version properly set up.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1109_2012_moto_guzzi_stelvio_1200_8v/viewall.html