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Re: Overlooked brands
Interesting comments.... I took a short demo ride on a green 2000 LeMans a couple of years ago. The power was fine and didn't think the vibration was excessive. However, I couldn't come to terms with the handling, as you say "it didn't want to turn". I thought it was just me. Earlier this year I picked up a California, something about a Guzzi twin inspired the purchase -- along with factory incentives. After a few mods, it is one of my favorite rides and the least expensive machine in the garage. To its credit (and Aprilia's resources), Guzzi has refined its bikes over the last two years, especially the LeMans. I certainly agree with you that a demo ride is a must before laying down the cash.
Interesting comments.... I took a short demo ride on a green 2000 LeMans a couple of years ago. The power was fine and didn't think the vibration was excessive. However, I couldn't come to terms with the handling, as you say "it didn't want to turn". I thought it was just me. Earlier this year I picked up a California, something about a Guzzi twin inspired the purchase -- along with factory incentives. After a few mods, it is one of my favorite rides and the least expensive machine in the garage. To its credit (and Aprilia's resources), Guzzi has refined its bikes over the last two years, especially the LeMans. I certainly agree with you that a demo ride is a must before laying down the cash.
Re: R1100S
Italian manufacturers have made great strides in quality over the past few years without losing the essential character of the machine. Conversely, I find the latest offerings from Japan Inc. to be too plastic, but they are value priced relative to euro brands.
Regarding the comparo, the BMW 1100S is a wonderful machine, but totally different "in feel" from a goose despite the similar engine layout. In short, my 1100S has advanced engineering, excellent build quality and instills confidence under all riding conditions no matter what the speed. My goose has soul.
Italian manufacturers have made great strides in quality over the past few years without losing the essential character of the machine. Conversely, I find the latest offerings from Japan Inc. to be too plastic, but they are value priced relative to euro brands.
Regarding the comparo, the BMW 1100S is a wonderful machine, but totally different "in feel" from a goose despite the similar engine layout. In short, my 1100S has advanced engineering, excellent build quality and instills confidence under all riding conditions no matter what the speed. My goose has soul.
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