…Which leads us to our two contenders in this sport classic air-cooled motorcycle comparison: The 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 and the Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V. Although it was designed and assembled right here in the U.S., oddly enough, the folks over at?Harley-Davidson originally planned…

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…lines of the V7 Sport. As a whole, the bike evokes the most memorable Moto Guzzis of the 60s and 70s, making this modern-day motorcycle an eye-catching classic alternative in any crowd of me-too Twins. Other classic Moto Guzzi styling touches include chrome spoked wheels, cigar-shaped chrome Lafranconi…

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…Well, almost.Likewise, Moto Guzzi (pronounced goot-sie) hasn't been associated with high performance for close to four decades, which has forced the company to rely on nostalgia to fuel its sales. However, with the introduction of the Ballabio edition of the V11 Sport, Guzzi is hoping to appeal to younger…

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…?Most Moto Guzzi?s I have ridden seemed to have clunky transmissions,? says Robin, ?however, the Stelvio made every gear change flawlessly and I didn?t notice the usual drive lash of past Guzzis.? While it may not be the most nimble, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio enjoys the curves.Open the door at Moto Guzzi?s…

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…while Hutchison maintains that the XR1200 is the bike for him. Looks like they both win.So what do you get for the extra $3500 it costs to own a?Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V over the Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200? Well, if you think its quality, you?ll be sadly mistaken, as both motorcycles feature a fit…

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Moto Guzzi is taking on the sport-touring market with its V-Twin-powered Norge 1200.Riding up the Pacific Coast Highway near San Simeon, California, travelers are greeted with a beautiful, yet odd, sight - the Hearst Castle. Resting halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the 1920s-era mansion…

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…Ducati?s SportClassic and Triumph?s Modern Classic motorcycles are the most prolific examples of the modern vintage niche ? they are far from alone. Moto Guzzi has built ?classic? models alongside its high-performance Twins, and Royal Enfield survives solely off vintage-inspired units. Even Honda floated…

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…the money spent! Whatever, the real reasons, the show cannot afford to lose any more manufacturers from the line-up which has seen absences from Moto Guzzi and Aprilia over the past few years and even the loss of?Ducati for one year!?BMW motorcycles has been reported to have had a lot of recalls, with…

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…similar horsepower and torque at their peaks, but the Rockster has a power advantage until 6500 rpm.One area in which BMW separated itself from the Guzzi is in the transmission. While both machines recently received updated six-speed gearboxes, the Rockster's performed flawlessly. The Ballabio's transmission…

…gas, the BMW tips the scales at 550 lbs., significantly heftier than the 515 lbs of the Guzzi. Trying to move these beauties around the parking lot is no easy task and satisfied my weekly exercise regimen.The Guzzi monobeam frame construction makes the engine a stressed member, leaving us with the hardware…

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