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- Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress First Ride Review
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Like a maverick starship at the event horizon, the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress comes to 2017 with a fearless memorability that is as unique as it is noteworthy. For the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 First Ride Review, Lemmy headed out to Sturgis to see how this angular piece of Italian intricacy performed on some of the best riding roads in the country.
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i'm not at all a bagger kind of guy, but that Guzzi is drop dead gorgeous.
I completely agree.
Uh huh. Until i put a pair of bags on the classic Moto Guzzi i own. Along with the existing windscreen and crash bars i never realised how much fun touring on a bike you really enjoy could be. I like the simplicity of Moto Guzzi design and engineering. No liquid cooling, no chain. A transmission oriented like a RWD car. Completely detachable from the engine.
@@gregorytimmons4777 I picked up my MGX-21 yesterday and love it already. What brand crash bars can the bike use? I'd like to put highway pegs on it.
My Name Is Musashi
Bro, how are you loving your bike? Is it still total love, or is the honeymoon over?
Also FLYING FORTRESS
How badass is that name?!
That's it, I'm gonna be baggered up! I never thought you could put cool and Bagger in the same sentence, but this Moto Guzzi Flying Fortress DID JUST THAT!!
2024 EDIT: I BOUGHT ONE HELL YEAH
Yo bladed, you ever end up trying this bike out?
Kudos to Guzzi for having the courage to actually make this. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought it was nothing but a show bike when they first revealed it last year.
Glad to see Moto Guzzi getting some love... they tend not to get attention from the traditional Italian biker market since they just don't fit the stereotype. Personally I love their esthetic... and if you're not all about the power there's a lot to love in Moto Guzzi designs.
So well said!
I agree! I sold on their V7 and V9 series.
This was the first motorcycle review from Revzilla and Lemmy that I watched, and man am I happy to have found it. Lemmy, I join the choir of praise. You rock! And I ended up buying the Fortress. Beeing 6'4" I found the Fatboy I initially had my eyes on to simply be too small for me. The Guzzi not so much. It rides fantastically once you've gotten used to the huge front wheel and it's a complete eye catcher. I can hardly ever stop without people approaching me and discuss the bike. Loads of fun!
Hey Jolly...you still have your Flying Fortress? I'm 6'4" as well 195 lbs and It's always difficult to find bikes that really fit me (other than my Honda Africa Twin Adventure sports lol.) Still love your MGX-21?
Live with a 1995 black and red California for 18 years and you will realise just how brilliant they really are.
Very reliable if maintained in my experience with exceptional engine and drivetrain longevity and rebuildable with the basic structure of the bike built to last decades ala Harley and BMW. Not a throwaway bike once worn out like aging Japanese offerings.
I'm still shocked Moto Guzzi made this. Two were sold at our local dealer though pre-orders already. I'd love to try and ride one.
I love Moto Guzzi's for what they are, for how they ride and for their design and engineering philosophy. Almost universally MG riders struggle to define just what makes the brand and the bikes so appealing to them. They certainly are not the fastest but they are good for many years of trouble free riding for the most part. Pretty easy to maintain and repair if you should be tempted to purchase one. Great bike to enter into a long term relationship with. Not the absolute best at anything perhaps but really good in so many ways and just a joy to ride for reasons that are hard to define but so great to experience. Such descriptions are likely to leave a prospective first time owner with more questions than answers. Seems to be a common theme among owners. Affinity and dedication that is often hard to quantify in words but is there in spades. A great choice for those who want to own and ride what to me are great bikes that let you experience joy and satisfaction which is hard to explain but is very real. Unique bikes that set you apart from the crowd. Bikes from a hallowed brand with a rich history on the road and the track. To help you identify and be identified as an individual with discerning tastes for an uncommon, somewhat rare and exclusive machine that sets you well apart from the pack. I love these many aspects of ownership, admiration and growing dedication to the brand. Motorcycling down the road less travelled has been and continues to be very exciting and satisfying for me and others who choose this great breed of bikes that so many riders will never experience. Substantial uncommon motorcycles that I always intend to own at least one example of as long as I continue to ride. Always grateful that I discovered and purchased one of these machines. I never intend to be without at least one. Thank you Moto Guzzi.
That wonderfully sums it up!
@Gregory Timmons
As a new owner of a not-so-new Guzzi ('98 Nevada 750 Club), I agree on everything!
I can share how I think I got hooked on them: as a kid one of our neighbors had an '80s 1000 California, it looked massive and super cool to me, with those big cylinder heads, and the sound... man I loved it. The Guzzi sound, especially THAT sound you get when accelerating between 2500 and 4500/5000 rpms, combined with the vibration... it's pure magic.
Long story short guy later on had a spine problem and had to sell the bike. After some years I found a smaller Nevada 750 at a good price on the classifieds and went for it!
Had no regrets since.
What Guzzi do you ride?
@@eugeniocollinassi.1548 A 1976 1000iconvert. 948.8 actually but obviously Moto Guzzi likes lying up the displacement as much as possible. It's a police model, just not an actual retired police bike. 2 speed box with a torque converter & linked brakes. 55,000 miles. 5,000 of which I put on. Owned since 2013. Yes, the sad truth is, I have yet to run a Moto Guzzi thru it's gears. I have the old farts cruiser of MA's. Or really a new noon to police agencies where it really is just like driving a squad car in it's functionality. Clutch only for ratio changes and starts.
Well said I'm lucky enough to own 2 Harleys and 2 Moto Guzzis. I take a Guzzis 80% of the time when I go for a ride.
Best bike reviewer on the planet! Lemi needs a TV show!!!
I subscribed to Revzilla just for Lemmy. And I watch videos of products I'm not even interested in because he's such a great speaker. Case in point, this video. Great work Lemmy.
you are the first english speaking person to pronunciate Moto Guzzi in the right way. just for this...thank you!
I see you are a man of culture, also.
It's easy... but frustrating at times. I've learned how to educate others on the proper pronunciation in a way they can understand. I tell them in Italian, "zz" is pronounced "ts" like in pizza. Once they hear "pizza" their eyes light up and they get it.
So happy to find someone who knows how to pronounce "Guzzi".
Two Zs like Pizza! -DrewZilla
What a beauty, the Moto Guzzi MGX-21, an Italian masterpiece, 🇮🇹🏁
I’m 57yrs, been wrecking motorcycles since I was 6yrs.
Currently I have a late ‘90’s Russian Ural 650cc w/ sidecar. Steel shoes in drum brakes. I also have a early BMW RnineT, 2016 w/mods. Could not be more opposite. I’m going to take a look at the guzzi in person, after watching this. Thank you…
Lemmy is great :) I appreciate how honestly he treated the Guzzi.
For those of you interested, if the price tag is too high you can buy the "standard" California Touring, which comes with bags and a windshield and all the same gimmicks as the MGX, minus the carbon, for a lighter price.
I don't know pricing in the US, but here the difference is roughly 2k€.
Hi Pradipta :) the engine is the same. California differs from the Flying Fortress only for the wheels, but if you buy the Touring version you get bags and a windscreen along with the bike. Same is for Audace, engine is the same, frame is the same, but it's a more stripped-down version of the California.
This is not my kind of bike, but i find the design unique and beautiful. If i saw it on the road i would totally ask the rider what bike is it. :)
Guzzi are eye catchers. My 2017 Griso always gets positive attention wherever its parked.
Painted red cuz red goes faster LEL.
Very Doge red paint automatically adds 10hp
had me laughing out loud for real
Very Doge
Would have been even faster had some of that red paint been as flames.... zzoooooommmmm!
And you gotta WAAAAAAAAAGH
My jaw dropped when I watched this video after buying my fortress. Your description of who would go for this bike fit me to a T. Nice prognostication.
I'm about to buy a Flying Fortress this week and as I commented above, his description fit me perfectly well. Pretty amazing he got that right.
@@musashiyamasaki2885 if you get accessories, then dont get the heat shields. They are really shittily made and fall apart. I like my extended windscreen though.
@@bullpups4life189 Thank you, I already ordered a few accessories but thankfully not teh heat shields but I did look at them. Did you ever find a better heat shield replacement? I live in Florida so it seemed like a good idea ...
@@bullpups4life189 I did order the extended windscreen. I did not order it, but am very tempted by the gloss red valve covers and accompanying screws/washers. The Brembo calipers look glossy so I thought hey...cool...what's your opinion on them?
@@musashiyamasaki2885 I had to pre break a replacement set and use better adhesive that would handle the heat. I left the valve covers stock. My wife wont ever ride with me so I put the carbon cover on the pillion mount. Follow me @shiffrod on ig if you want to see.
Great review. I love the bike. I hope they don't price it too high. I'm tired of old fashioned Harley engines. Looking for something modern and cool.
Moto Guzzi's US site lists the price as $21,990. -DrewZilla
Buy a harley, remove all references to the brand, pull the motor out and put an 8hp mower engine in it. It'll go faster and sound better. Still won't be able to corner worth a damn, but you can't win them all.
Already got one. Tired of it.
James Usher
Several brand new models fresh out of crate for $11-12k on autotrader.... sometimes it pays to wait. Either to get the great deal, or to not get the wrong bike (hassle).
Hey Lemmy! Thanks so much for covering this bike. I ride a Guzzi California 1400 Custom, tricked with some bagger accessories, and it's a really great riding experience. Totally agree about the brakes and what they do for how you ride the bike. Thanks for giving Guzzi some play!
Moto guzzi is the only brand I know that still hand build their bikes and in Italy in their Own factory continuesly since 1921.
1921
You should do one of the V7
Lemmy is the best motorcycle reviewer on the internet period. Thank you for your honest opinions.
well, what can i say? i'm italian and this is the first time i see this bike... never saw one on the streets around my town, and i live by the sea where on the weekend bikes comes in flock... too bad... i own a H-D but this is really a cool bike
That is the first bagger I've pictured myself on. Good looking motorcycle!
Dude said "esoteric" (intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.) That's deep Lemmy. Good job making me look up words and great job on the review!
Esoteric is a very fitting word to describe those of us under the spell of this unique brand of motorcycle.
I loved the bike since I've seen it in the Guzzi Bar in Milan, near where I work. I'm a Harley guy and I love my Low Rider S, but if I could get a second bike or a cruiser in general, it would be this.
Great review. Great looking bike and sounds like you liked it! I have a stripped down 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador and all I get is positive feedback when we are out and about!
Sweet jzuz that is a beautiful bike.
yea it is, its a piece of art.
CRO3 Lenny you are the Best. Nice to hear it like it is instead of what the manufacturers want you to say
Man, I love this bike.
I'm a Harley guy through and through, and I'm not a fan of baggers, but damn that thing looks good. Might be the best looking bagger I've ever seen.
I know this is old, but I'm about to get a Flying Fortress and I loved this review. Lemmy you really hit the nail on the head with the end comments about who this bike might be for. Both items you mentioned cover me exactly; I want something unique that I do not have to do crazy amounts of stuff too, and I do have a faster sport tourer (Kawasaki H2 SX SE) that I don't really take that far, so I'm planning on taking this MGX-21 further with a passenger. I just have to find a passenger backrest now lol. Great review, I've watched it several times, it was super helpful, thank you. Beautiful videography as well.
You can go for a corbin seat that comes with a backrest. Enjoy your new bike !!!
It’s been 5 months since you posted this, how's the bike now?
Yup that about sums it up. 37 degree lean angle on a bike like that through a twisty mountain road- heaven on wheels. Unique fairing screen should send the breeze over my 5’8 inch head hopefully 🤞.
It's NOT TRANSVERSE, IT'S LONGITUDINAL! You said yourself the axis of the crankshaft is fore and aft.....
Sorry for the italian... hai ragione, su tutte le recensioni, anche in Italia, viene detto erroneamente motore trasversale (perché i cilindri escono lateralmebte), ma il motore Guzzi è un bicilindrico longitudinale!!! Perché come hai scritto bene tu si deve considerare la direzione dell'albero motore. Posseggo una Moto Guzzi V7 II Special, amo questo marchio e la storia che rappresenta. La MGX-21 è superba, davvero una gran moto. Vorrei guidarne una in una delle vostre higway americane.
I have a 1200 2008 Breva sport. these engines are fantastic. bikes has zero problems. I maintain and modify myself. does 120 in 1/4 quarter mile . handles and brakes like a dream. it's a very large vespa!!!haa
The only thing I think Moto Guzzi dropped the ball was using that standard Triumph/BMW blinkers. So much space on that fairing to integrate some nice looking ones...
I also really hate those turn signals being on my fairing. They are hideous and look like an after thought compared to the beauty of the rest of the bike.
If i was into big hammers I might be interested in the new Flying Fortress but I own an '06 Suzuki M50.It has all I'll ever need and looks different in a lot of ways to.There are sop many new bikes and designs out there it seems you would go broke getting them all.I'm happy with my m50,It has all the features I'll ever need and the Shaft,Fuel Injection and Water Cooling is a big plus.It's not a screamer but my 50 c.i. v-2 is plenty of power for me.And I left it stock Engine and exhaust wise.Peace and stay safe.
Hah! I was just looking up reviews for this bike yesterday. I have the Griso 8V and I really want to pick up one of these.
4:08 that expansion pocket is doing its job.
Muscrat 😂
Was staring at it the entire time
Checked the comments just to see similar comments :)
Great production quality on this one guys.
I like it. It's very hard to give a bagger its own personality and Moto Guzzi managed to do it.
Beautiful bike and awesome review. You guys are great
Fast forward to Sept 2018 and you can get these brand new for $14995 plus tax, etc. Now that makes these bikes a deal. Try to find another bagger for that kind of money. The price is now a game changer for Moto Guzzi.
They're 21990 plus fees, where are you getting them for that price because ill take 2 hahaha
Just picked one up for 12500 brand new.
Shoot them an offer. M.G. is a fringe brand for many prospective buyers which sometimes mean the bikes sit on the showroom floor longer than more mainstream brands.
Whats up Lemmy!!!! how have you been?
This was a great review and I think i may go out and buy this in the future because this bike looks absolutely stunning!!! Definitely a head turner!!!
Was hoping you guys would do something on the Flying Fortress. Great review, as always. You guys never disappoint.
Flying fortress. ...best big bike name out there
It is an awesome name!
Concerning the banging noise under the mgx-21 as you are travel down the road ! CHECK THE RESTING POSITION OF THE KICK STAND !
I know I'm late to the party, but turns out there are some of these that never sold and you can find a NEW 2017 for half-off just about anywhere that has any left. 😲 That said, I bought one today! 🥳
I can't tell if I like it or not. I love the V7, so much that I had to own a limited edition model, but there's something about this flying fortress that just doesn't do it for me. Maybe it's the fairing or the bags but I'm not sure. I just am not one for the looks of the bike but I can imagine it's a really nice bike to ride.
I rode my first V7iii today and I just couldn't dig it. I'm used to fast bikes is some of the problem, but the power band was just not for me. As soon as I was about to have some fun, the rev limiter kicked in. What do you enjoy about it...the thumping and the mystique of that old school look?
What a design ! Excellent looks straight of the shop floor : )
I ride a Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (FJ-09) and used to ride a Kawasaki ER6N. I have little to no interest in cruiser bikes and I find Harley Davidsons to be absolutely horrible to look at, horrible to listen to and I find it pretty clear that, in Australia at least, people buy them for the image that comes with them, rather than anything else.
So that being said, do I generally like baggers? Hell NO. I think they're horrible....... But would I own one of these? In a heartbeat. Would I swap my FJ-09 for one? I probably would.
Absolutely gorgeous. Italian style with tour-ability and comfort.
I am American and feel the same on everything you just said about baggers and Harley's.. But that is a sweet ass motorcycle! Dam I think it had carbon fiber wheels.
Yet another exceptional review and a very interesting ride.
Oh, swinging a cat refers to the whip, the Cat of Nine Tails. I stumbled apon this fact whilst searching for something unrelated.
Thanks again!
I friggin LOVE this bike, have since it's debut; and I'm currently in the market for 1.
Looking at the Eldorado. Totally in love with that Nike. Trying to love this one but the fairing looks like an 8 us old from 1960 drew it. But, everyone liked what they like
Wow! È un piacere incontrarvi bellissimo!!! This Moto Guzzi is a work of art! Don't want to own it... but I'd love to take it out for a spin!
Another wonderful presentation. You’re the best!
Excellent review! I have a Yamaha R6 which I love. I want to get a bagger as my second bike this would be a serious contender for me it has a nice balance
for entry bagger rider
Lemy is a great reviewer. Oh, cool bike too.
This is my kinda bagger. Loved the V7 forever, felt like the Harley touring bikes were too..."retired" looking and loved the Indians but sort of looked at them like they're catering too much towards people in a bygone era (exception to the Dark Horse models). I'm actually a little surprised they didn't throw another dozen cubes at it and setup for a model with a "tailgunner" passenger backrest/trunk.
Nice job Lemmy. I am not into baggers, just like listening to you
Excellent presentation Lemmy you should review all.
the fairing is bad ass! love the bat mobil look.
I love the look of this bike. I would like to see it with a 2up seat and a trunk. I will be test riding this soon.
Thats a bad ass bagger man I love it and I don't like baggers at all but if I was gonna buy a bagger that would be the 1. It's definitely a Fortress Flyer Battle Goliath Yager Golem Kiju monster
Love Revzilla! Keep it up, folks!
I would buy one right now, and I'm a Hayabusa rider.
Ex Busa rider here too, soon to be Flying Fortress Rider!
My Name Is Musashi Please let me know how you like it !!!
Nice review, and I'm pleased to see Moto Guzzi getting some seat time even if I'm not a bagger guy (the BMW K1600B is nice, tho) . I too hope you guys ride the Roamer and Bobber down the line.
i love this reviews. keep them coming
Do you know how many miles were on your test bike? My mgx21 had a pretty dramatic break in period. I thought the front end was bouncey too but around the 1500 mile mark everything seemed to click into place.
I don't think the exact mileage was noted except that Lemmy put about 300 miles on the bike. -DrewZilla
RevZilla I'm not lying about the break in either. I swear I could feel it happen as I was riding it. Uncanny.
This thing is heavy as hell delivering one tomorrow
Very cool bike. Not many catch my eye outside the US market but this one did. I like it more then the Indians.
He keeps saying it’s expensive, it’s expensive, it’s like the exact cost of a street glide...
He is not the only one who was saying that. It hurt sales to have it singled out for being expensive when it really wasn't. It's just that people have acclimated so much to the cost of a Harley or even Japanese tourers/baggers that it's an afterthought at this point. I think the "expensive" part enters the picture when you just don't respect the brand as much as fans do.
Lemy has now become my favorite reviewer. This bike is super cool but it's basically a rich dudes toy because unless you are a guzzl mechanic I wouldn't feel confident going on trips with this bike because of the weak dealer network.
Brett Vogel
This is based on the California platform and Guzzis have a reputation as being some of the most reliable bikes you can buy from Europe.
Also having both valve covers peeking out means that doing a valve check on it should be easy as shit.
thats just flipping bad ass.....
Lol I am far from rich and I own one and plan on going coast to coast on it.
Obviously the guy who is touring Bolivia and might be on a ride around the globe does not share your concerns.
@@skuzzyj Moto Guzzi gets unfairly lumped with other past Italian reliability issues.
You guys do great reviews, i enjoy them very much. Do you plan on reviewing the V9 bobber/roamer anytime soon? Thanks and keep up the good work :)
If Moto Guzzi wants to hand over the keys to a V9, I'm sure we'd review it. -DrewZilla
Very beautiful. Especially the engine looks great.
Question for Lemmy: How does this bike compare to the Yamaha Vstar 1300 Deluxe, which is another 80 cubic inch bagger? Have you ever ridden one? I am curious because at around $14K, it's a loaded bagger with even a builtin navigation. Might be a nice bike to commute back and forth from PA to NYC with. I've seen some new leftover '15 models in the ultra bright red going for a hair under $11K (A full $10K less than the Moto Guzzi). Seems like a deal for a loaded bagger. Opinions?
re. suspension: May be soft for big riders or 2-up. However if you are of slight build as I am ( 5' 10" - 165 lbs. ) and exclusively ride solo the suspension would be just dang near perfect. :-D
It’s cool and all. I would get this instead of a streetglide but it doesn’t hold its value, parts and service are hard to find, expensive to maintain and quality is questionable.
Actually when shopping for my first and so far only Moto Guzzi on the used bike market I found every example listed regardless of age to be at least several thousand dollars in price. Only the 1976 I convert I ended up buying was below this at $2,000 firm. Approximately half or a bit better than half of the original MSRP of $3,695 when brand new. I'm convinced that the auto trans, a feature of my particular model is the reason for the asking price which was about 30% less than the similar vintage bikes with traditional gearboxes that made up the next rung of bikes offered for sale in the 3 to 4,000 dollar range. Bikes built and sold during the 1970's for the most part. Within $1,000 of their MSRP when new. Not adjusted for inflation.That is resale value enjoyed mostly by BMW and Harley Davidson until H.D. became much more common in greater numbers on the road causing a drop of thousands of dollars in average asking price used. Only used Sportsters seemed to be the H.D. model's selling under $10,000. The big Road King and the like seemed to average around $14,000 15 to 20 years ago. Only a few thousand less than their sticker price when new. Now with many more of the big ones listed used the $10,000 range is typical for bikes 10 years old give or take a few years. Moto Guzzi's seem to be listed in the same realm for bikes a few years old. About half their selling price new for M.G.'s five years old give or take a few years. Guzzi's from the 70's, 80's and into the 90's seem to be listed closer to 2/3rd's of their original MSRP. Nothing to be found in my region in running condition under $2,000 it seems. Hard for me to peg these as poor or below average resale values. With fewer prospective buyers they may sit on the market longer but still command good money unless non running bikes. Seems comparable to many other brands. Just taking longer to sell due to fewer shoppers. I don't see that factor translating to bargain basement prices. Just more patient sellers.
Parts for my 1976 Moto Guzzi could be found online from the factory, dealers or warehouses etc. Faced bigger disappointment at dealerships looking for parts for my 1990 Kawi 1,000 Ninja. At least certain things on the bike excluding perhaps engine/ drivetrain parts no longer available thru dealers. Not out of stock or back ordered. I'm talking available thru Kawasaki period.
My following comments address resale and parts availability. The engineering, maintainance is straightforward to the point police departments around the world bought fleets of them and ease of maintaining them was a big selling point for them. Quality in my experience as an owner is rock solid and reliable. You seem to make several assumptions that are quite contrary to my ownership experience.
Doesn't have bad resale value. Just a smaller pool of prospective buyers. Parts are available online from a number of the nation's largest dealers not to mention the factory. Maintaining and service/ repair is actually straightforward and a big selling point. Not sure where you get that it's expensive to do so. Quality? Moto Guzzi is a very reliable well engineered bike with proven engine design that's easy to maintain. Air cooled and does so effectively. That and the V twin layout is basic with decades of refinement.
Quality is top notch on everything that counts. The bag latches and heat shields are not my favorite though.
Thanks for the review Lemmy
Lemme is brilliant
Holy moly, what a nice bike. Looks like a Indian Chief Dark Horse, am I right?
bravo l amis , moto guzzi a toujour fait des machines uniques pour motards unique , en ayant eut 3 , j adore ma stelvio qui est superbe ...
This bike was made for people like me, and it worked. Fuck me I want one so bad, lol.
Red goes faster, well, in this case, SLOWER!
P.s. It looks friggin epic, the only bagger i'd like to be seen on (but the concept for the K1600B also looks ludicrously awesome, although it looks more "mega-cruiser" than bagger.)
Off topic from the beautiful Guzzi, but I have looked all around to see if you guys go into your setup for motovlogging. I love how all of your ride videos sound mixing spoken and ambient. You should do a how to on the setup. I would love to know how you acheive it.
Like those baked beans, some of that setup is our secret family recipe, so we can't divulge it all. -DrewZilla
They have a video producer who knows what he's doing and, unlike off the cuff motovloggers, they take the time and resources needed to produce a slick product. There's nothing esoteric going on, and the technical side is there to be seen if you watch closely. For example, at :33 you can see the transmitter Lemmy's wearing (rear waistband/belt loop) for a wireless lavaliere mic.
Nice bike, if you like baggers. Personally, I'm looking for a sport tourer, which isn't that far away removed from a bagger, except in the engine, fairing and windshield departments. Speaking of the windshield, I love the one here on the MGX21, just really awesome.
I was surprised to see BMW has come out with a K1600B model, which is supposed to be their entry into the 'Bagger' market. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the K1600GT, and one day I hope to own one, but it's NOT a Bagger, no matter what they do to it. I mean, it's a good looking bike and all, but I don't see them selling too many of them, whereas the Guzzi fits more in line with the Bagger mentality, even if the engine is 'the wrong way.' :D :)
I suspect Guzzi will have a hit with this bike. Thanks for the First Ride, Lemmy!
Interesting, i hope this model advances and becomes popular; I'd love to have the opportunity to rent one or snag a used one.
nice bike cool review
What is the protection gear that Lemmy is riding in? Is it a two piece riding suit and do you think a riding suit is good for riding a cruiser? Does it matter if you use a one piece, two piece, or just riding protection is ok for a cruiser?
We list all the gear in the video description. Here it is again for your convenience:
*Bell Star Helmet: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-star-solid-helmet
*Rukka AiRider Jacket: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rukka-airider-jacket
*Rukka AiRider Pants: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rukka-airider-pants
*Rukka Ceres Gore-Tex Gloves: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rukka-ceres-gore-tex-gloves
*Daytona Road Star GTX Boots: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/daytona-road-star-gtx-boots
As you can see from the product pages, the jacket and pants are separates, but the jacket and pants have zippers that connect them together. These connection zippers keep the jacket from riding up in a slide. Regardless of the bike you're riding, I feel it's good to have a proper armored riding jacket and proper armored riding pants. It also helps if they zip together for added safety. A one-piece riding suit can be a little annoying if you want to take it off at a stop. Notice that when Lemmy is talking off the bike in this review, he's wearing the riding pants, but he has the jacket off. Hope this helps! -DrewZilla
It's ugly-beautiful. Striking, in the best way. Nothing else looks like the Flying Fortress. This is the kind of bike cyberpunks dreamed about for the last 30 years.
this is the kind if design that looks best stock. much like a v-rod. or vmax.
I'm not a fan but I got to admit, this bike looks Sharpe. maybe a bit under powered for a dresser but for its size, I can still up into the high speeds
Flying Tortilla Brothers it's only 752lbs with a tank of gas. The 95 hp and 89 lbs of torque are quite exciting. I rode a 1700 cc Thunderbird that was slow and boring as fuck even with the additional displacement.
I look forward to the day I can afford one
What should I look for when buying a used motorcycle it's going to be my first one I've written them a little bit like four wheelers and stuff like that but I hear that two wheels are different
Yes, two-wheelers are definitely different. Take a look at the following how-to articles we've written about buying your first/used bike. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-choose-your-first-motorcycle
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/the-used-bike-buying-checklist
*www.revzilla.com/common-tread/dont-get-burned-used-bike-buying-tips
03:43 - Damn that's some nice scenery.
great first view, love the look it is priced too high
I LOVE YOU LEMMY , YOU ARE MY HERO WOO
That's a really nice looking fortress
Gorgeous Bike! Whatever happened to that BMW K1600GT Bagger (concept) that was being talked about for a while last year?
BMW just announced pricing for the K1600B a week ago ($19,995), so it's coming soon. -DrewZilla