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+19Oz1200Guzzi odder Pete Roper CPB LBC Tenni Grisonut wyno Phang Scot p MalG little750 Bill Hagan wardentm H-E-ROSS pauldaytona NorthernProducer beetle Steak Jhtjon 23 posters |
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Jhtjon Carlotto
Posts : 47 Join date : 2015-12-19 Age : 49
| Subject: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:33 am | |
| I have loved MG's for a long time. one of my closest friends has a V11 Lemans and a Sport Scura. Both are amazing bikes. For months I looked for a clean V11 or even a Breva Sport that met my criteria but to no avail. So the question is should I buy a New 2015 GRiSO or keep looking for a V11? I fortunately have two (2) MG dealers within a 50mi radius and a really good European bike shop about 25mi away. | |
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Steak Godfather
Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 20, 2016 11:29 am | |
| V-11s are great Motos and have that fantastic 2 into 2 exhaust note.
The GRiSO is in a class all of it's own. If it speaks to you, you'll never part with it. It's not for everybody.
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beetle GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10184 Join date : 2013-09-30
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:44 pm | |
| Ahem. You've come to a GRiSO forum to ask whether you should buy a GRiSO? Buy the bloody GRiSO. . --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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NorthernProducer Sfregiato
Posts : 446 Join date : 2015-02-13 Age : 78
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:47 pm | |
| Welcome and the easy answer is...get the GRiSO! | |
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pauldaytona Fra Cristoforo
Posts : 477 Join date : 2014-01-07
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:21 pm | |
| They are very different. I know people who went from GRiSO back to v11. The v11 is not as comfortable with it's short swingarm. But it's more pure. | |
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H-E-ROSS GRiSO Capo
Posts : 257 Join date : 2015-09-09 Age : 65
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:58 pm | |
| I bought my GRiSO after an unfortunate crash on my V11 Tenni. I had expected to have the Tenni well into the future, it pleased me. The fates felt otherwise. I am very happy on the GRiSO but it is definitely a different experience. Take a test ride on a new GRiSO and see if it works for you. My direct comparisons were that I missed the small protection afforded by the fairing on the LeMans and I also felt the suspension set-up was superior. I hope to have the latter issue addressed this season. I did recently add the "large wind-Screen" to my GRiSO and I am much happier with the flow. Also I changed tires to the Michelin Pilot Road 4s to match the tires I ran on the Tenni. The difference was night & day compared with the stock Metzlers.(I thought they sucked) I bought the bike with 5K on the clock so I may be giving the stock tires short shrift. Good luck with your quest, I hope you enjoy your new purchase! | |
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wardentm GRiSO Capo
Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 72
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:47 am | |
| Never ridden a v11, so I cannot compare, but I have ridden my GRiSO 1100 Great bike, smiles per mile, awesome I am 63 years old and first thought the GRiSO would be too big/much for me, but not the case A bit awkward around tight spots but out on the road, great Caoi | |
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Bill Hagan GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:09 am | |
| Jhtjon ... you may want to search this site as I believe that this has been addressed in some detail recently. I owned (and grieve still a bit over) a Ballabio. Â I now have a G12. Both are grand and (doh) different. Â I loved my Ballabio, but the GRiSO scratches all of my itches save those I reserve to Kathi. Â Again, recommend you search here a bit for more. Bill P.S. H-E-R, I share your views of the OEM Metzlers and MPR4's. Â The former sucked green eggs; the latter are stupendous. Â
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little750 GRiSO Capo
Posts : 218 Join date : 2014-05-07 Age : 69
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:24 am | |
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MalG Don Abbondio
Posts : 1017 Join date : 2015-02-27 Age : 78
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:22 pm | |
| This thread lacks photos. So here, just for the sake of it............. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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Scot p Grignapoco
Posts : 148 Join date : 2014-01-20
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:17 pm | |
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Jhtjon Carlotto
Posts : 47 Join date : 2015-12-19 Age : 49
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:11 am | |
| Having logged many hours on the V11's I am currently trying to persuade my local dealer to prep his only GRiSO to let me test ride it. He is reluctant without a contract and I am reluctant to sign a contract without a test ride. But I am working on it. | |
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wardentm GRiSO Capo
Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 72
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:41 pm | |
| What's wrong with the guy ? Does want a sale or what Keep smilin | |
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H-E-ROSS GRiSO Capo
Posts : 257 Join date : 2015-09-09 Age : 65
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:01 pm | |
| [quote="Jhtjon"]Having logged many hours on the V11's I am currently trying to persuade my local dealer to prep his only GRiSO to let me test ride it. He is reluctant without a contract and I am reluctant to sign a contract without a test ride. But I am working on it.[/quote
I wouldn't recommend buying a new bike without trying it first. The down side is great if you find that you don't care for it. On the other hand, I have never taken a test ride on any motorcycle, ever! I have always relied on my research and personal knowledge to purchase a used bike at a reasonable price. If for some reason it isn't a fit I can be comfortable that I will be able to sell it without getting skinned.(I have never lost a dime) I am an addicted shopper and even though I have no good reason to be looking, I can say that my recent searches have turned up some good low mileage GRiSOS for sale here in the Northeast. You might want to consider this route. Meanwhile I know some people are compelled  to by new (thank goodness) and I realize we need to support the dealer network if we want to see the survival of the marque. I just thought I would throw it out there if you hadn't considered my method. I bought my GRiSO on a leap of faith and I have not been disappointed. | |
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Phang Biondino
Posts : 214 Join date : 2013-11-22 Age : 52
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:09 pm | |
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Jhtjon Carlotto
Posts : 47 Join date : 2015-12-19 Age : 49
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:01 pm | |
| Ok so I pulled the trigger on a 2016 red GRiSO. | |
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wyno GRiSO Capo
Posts : 959 Join date : 2014-01-08 Age : 68
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:11 pm | |
| Well done. You will not be able to wipe the smile from your face when you're on it. | |
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Bill Hagan GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:16 pm | |
| - Jhtjon wrote:
- Ok so I pulled the trigger on a 2016 red GRiSO.
- wyno wrote:
- Well done. You will not be able to wipe the smile from your face when you're on it.
Agree, wyno, but, Jhtjon, don't let the folks with the blue flashing lights see it. Bill | |
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Jhtjon Carlotto
Posts : 47 Join date : 2015-12-19 Age : 49
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 3:42 pm | |
| Actually they are red flashing lights in nj | |
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wardentm GRiSO Capo
Posts : 904 Join date : 2015-05-16 Age : 72
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:14 pm | |
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Steak Godfather
Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:07 pm | |
| Congratulations!
Pics when you get it... --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]2012 MOTO GUZZI GRiSO 1200SE2013 MOTO GUZZI STELVIO 1200NTX - Orange Blossom Special | |
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Grisonut GRiSO
Posts : 1406 Join date : 2014-01-02
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:20 pm | |
| Congrats!! And yes, pics! | |
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LBC Tenni GRiSO Capo
Posts : 956 Join date : 2014-06-05
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:39 pm | |
| Excellent decision! | |
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H-E-ROSS GRiSO Capo
Posts : 257 Join date : 2015-09-09 Age : 65
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:50 pm | |
| Congrats, enjoy the new ride! | |
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Jhtjon Carlotto
Posts : 47 Join date : 2015-12-19 Age : 49
| Subject: Re: Should I buy V11 or GRiSO Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:05 am | |
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