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  1. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    #1 johne, Jul 1, 2023
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    Since selling my VRF800 to a friend last year I haven't got a bike in the garage that's really suitable for touring on. The Street Triple could be press ganged into that role I suppose and would no doubt perform admirably, but I was on the look out for something reasonably small (easy to handle and move around in the garage and driveway) That was my thinking anyway.

    High on the list of candidates was a Guzzi V7. I was loaned one for the day when I took my Tuono in for a service a couple of years ago. I think Guzzi's tend to be Marmite bikes. You love them or you leave them. I've had a few big block Guzzis in my time and I'm in the former camp. I love the laid back attitude and easy mile munching capabilities of Moto Guzzi's large capacity V twins. I hadn't really thought of another big block Guzzi as I'm in my mid 60's now and having ridden a V7, they seemed ideal for the job with the shaft drive, comparatively light weight and all.

    Then I spied an advert for the Breva 1100. As the owner didn't live too far from me (about an hours ride). I went to have a look and the bike was as good as the advert said it was. The owner is a smashing bloke who has several other bikes and as he's lived and worked overseas for many years that explained why a 16 year old bike had less than 2500 miles on the odo. Although not shown in the photo, the bike came with the matching hard panniers which are a doddle to fit and remove from the bike itself. The large touring screen also keeps you out of the elements. It was recently serviced with new tyres, so ironically after the search for a smaller and lighter bike than the VFR, I've gone and bought a larger and heavier one! Riding it home yesterday I had a broad grin on my face as these bikes truly are very capable tourers. All I need to do now is to get my a**e into gear and go touring on it.
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  2. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Congratulations to your new bike!;)
     
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  3. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Looking forward to photos and stories of your first touring adventure aboard your new-to-you Breve, @johne! Congratulation on your purchase. :)
     
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  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    20230425_140005.jpg Great choice of bike - I'm also in the former camp :cool:
     
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  5. newT120

    newT120 Active Member

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    +1 for the former camp. I had an 1100i Cali for a few years - absolutely loved that bike !
     
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  6. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    I was nearly in the former camp, couldn’t decide between a Bonneville and a V7 and just before my birthday several years ago my wife bought me a premium leather jacket which said……

    TRIUMPH!

    think that swung it.
     
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  7. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    Not one, but two Tuonos slumbering in the garage this week. Junior borrowed the Guzzi a week ago and I'm yet to get it back. :laughing::laughing:. 20230726_112254.jpg :expressionless:
     
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