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2009 Moto Guzzi Bellagio Photos
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That's debatable.....it is different though, which is nice.
steveindenmark
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It is a very nice bike and has some really good reviews.
It is quite strange because Guzzi have some really nice bikes on the market which are mainly bought by repeat customers because their advertising is totally useless. On top of tht they do not appear at any of the big shows, except Milan, which is just down the road from where they are built at the moment. What is even stranger is that the Paggio group who own Moto Guzzi also own Aprillia and they appear at all the shows.
There is now talk about moving the Guzzi factory from Mandello where they have always been made to other places in Italy. This is not only annoying the workers but also the whole of the Guzzi community across the world because Mandello is like a shrine for Guzzi Riders.
I know many Guzzi riders and they all say that they would never have another bike. When I question the build quality they say that the Guzzi is a bit quirky for the first 10,000 miles but after that it is worn in and good for another 200,000+ miles. They also say that you need a bike built on a Wednesday or Thursday because on Monday they are still drunk and on Tuesday they are hungover and on Friday they are warming up for the weekend.
Nice bikes the Guzzis, I think I might put it on my wish list.
Steve
It is quite strange because Guzzi have some really nice bikes on the market which are mainly bought by repeat customers because their advertising is totally useless. On top of tht they do not appear at any of the big shows, except Milan, which is just down the road from where they are built at the moment. What is even stranger is that the Paggio group who own Moto Guzzi also own Aprillia and they appear at all the shows.
There is now talk about moving the Guzzi factory from Mandello where they have always been made to other places in Italy. This is not only annoying the workers but also the whole of the Guzzi community across the world because Mandello is like a shrine for Guzzi Riders.
I know many Guzzi riders and they all say that they would never have another bike. When I question the build quality they say that the Guzzi is a bit quirky for the first 10,000 miles but after that it is worn in and good for another 200,000+ miles. They also say that you need a bike built on a Wednesday or Thursday because on Monday they are still drunk and on Tuesday they are hungover and on Friday they are warming up for the weekend.
Nice bikes the Guzzis, I think I might put it on my wish list.
Steve
champion221elite
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It's a neat bike... not quite my style, but intriguing none the less.
MarinaFazer
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totally awesome. :thumbup: from me
cv_rider
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I've always liked cruiser looks, but the forward foot position looks like PITA. This might have a similar riding position to our FZ6, with foot controls directly underneath. I think it looks great!
I assume these are mega-expensive?
I assume these are mega-expensive?
jeff in ohio
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my last bike was a Guzzi I modified.....
here is everything I did to it....It started as a 2002 California Stone....
2nd front caliper and rotor
master cylinder from Ducati Multistrada
headlight fairing from a Buell Blast
turnsignals from a Buell Blast
racetech gold valves adapted from a CBR900RR
fork springs (mid 90's GSXR750 ones fit)
Magura Kawasaki dirt bike handlebar clamps with risers added to mount ProTaper "Honda CR High' bend bars
CRG mirrors
raised the forktubes 1/2" in triple clamps to quicken steering
adjustable clutch lever off of Guzzi Daytona
powercommander
BMC airfilter
magnecore wires
Mistral mufflers
Stucchi crossover
corbin seat
front fender off of California Titanium model with paint custom mixed to match stock color (a matte finish metallic silver)
repainted side covers to remove stupid Stone logo
lowered rear fender and rolled it forward to lower it over the tire.
removed ugly ass stock brake light and used an old Triumph replica
added Wilburs shocks (2 weeks before I sold it. doh!)
took frame rails from an old Guzzi Convert, ground off all the floorboard mounts and made stubs and welded them on 6 inches further back from stock to move all the stock Stone footcontrols backwards. They looked like rearsets that would come form the factory.
changed the 8:33 rear drive to a 7:33 rear drive for better acceleration.
It was fun to ride, but I got tired off all the quirks (the fuel injection was never perfect and never would be) and the overall weight of the bike. It weighed to much to heft around on a 400 mile twisty day - really wore me out. It needed more power also. I sold it on a whim and picked up the Yamaha FZ6 that I love. Nice and light, good power, and perfect fuel injection., I can pass just about anything anywhere - with the Guzzi you had to pick spots and plan accordingly to let the motor build some power. The FZ6 does well at track days also, where the Guzzi was just so-so. I miss the sound and the look of the Guzzi, but that's about it. I can go 500+ miles on the Yamaha down all the twisty roads in a day and still feel fresh....
I'm looking for a Yamaha XS650 now to turn into a cafe bike or tracker to keep be busy over the winter....
here is everything I did to it....It started as a 2002 California Stone....
2nd front caliper and rotor
master cylinder from Ducati Multistrada
headlight fairing from a Buell Blast
turnsignals from a Buell Blast
racetech gold valves adapted from a CBR900RR
fork springs (mid 90's GSXR750 ones fit)
Magura Kawasaki dirt bike handlebar clamps with risers added to mount ProTaper "Honda CR High' bend bars
CRG mirrors
raised the forktubes 1/2" in triple clamps to quicken steering
adjustable clutch lever off of Guzzi Daytona
powercommander
BMC airfilter
magnecore wires
Mistral mufflers
Stucchi crossover
corbin seat
front fender off of California Titanium model with paint custom mixed to match stock color (a matte finish metallic silver)
repainted side covers to remove stupid Stone logo
lowered rear fender and rolled it forward to lower it over the tire.
removed ugly ass stock brake light and used an old Triumph replica
added Wilburs shocks (2 weeks before I sold it. doh!)
took frame rails from an old Guzzi Convert, ground off all the floorboard mounts and made stubs and welded them on 6 inches further back from stock to move all the stock Stone footcontrols backwards. They looked like rearsets that would come form the factory.
changed the 8:33 rear drive to a 7:33 rear drive for better acceleration.
It was fun to ride, but I got tired off all the quirks (the fuel injection was never perfect and never would be) and the overall weight of the bike. It weighed to much to heft around on a 400 mile twisty day - really wore me out. It needed more power also. I sold it on a whim and picked up the Yamaha FZ6 that I love. Nice and light, good power, and perfect fuel injection., I can pass just about anything anywhere - with the Guzzi you had to pick spots and plan accordingly to let the motor build some power. The FZ6 does well at track days also, where the Guzzi was just so-so. I miss the sound and the look of the Guzzi, but that's about it. I can go 500+ miles on the Yamaha down all the twisty roads in a day and still feel fresh....
I'm looking for a Yamaha XS650 now to turn into a cafe bike or tracker to keep be busy over the winter....
cv_rider
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My god, your garage is immaculate! I only dream of having that little crap in my garage. That riding position looks very comfortable.
githianki
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They have always made the SEXIEST looking bikes IMO
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ranieri
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On the frequent occasions when my Aprilia Shiver was back at the garage I was quite often loaned a Bellagio ,once for 6 weeks and I know the bike very well.
If you like attention,buy one,Ive never had so many people come up and talk bike to me.
It drives well except for the snatchey response from the shaft drive and for a cruiser you can really chuck it about.
Its marketed against Harley and although it handles much better the finish is much worse.
While I had it the plastic indicator snapped off while I washed the bike,the key bent in the lock and the bits that are chrome on a Harley are plastic on the Bellagio.
Having said that I was sad to give her back and Ill never forget the rocking sensation of that weird Guzzi engine!
