One of the new innovations is some sort of counter rotation to offset the old thrust sideways that was always present when giving the throttle a tweak , and I have to say that it has been greatly reduced , but I ‘ d have been a bit sadder if they ‘ d taken away this old Guzzi quirk completely .
GAME CHANGER So , is the new model a game changer ? Well certainly for Moto Guzzi I think it is , and I suspect they have positioned it well price-wise in the market too . While all the costs of importation and manufacture have gone up , the end retail has been kept within the bounds of possibility . Panniers and boxes are available and they simply click on and off , with no mounts needed . So , yes , it ’ s an exciting new start for Guzzi , and a very fine package from an engineering perspective , but also from the aesthetics and innovation standpoint too . Rip down to your local dealer before too many days pass , to check it over , because I think they ’ ll find homes fast . It is a supremely handsome bike , that rides very well indeed , in a comfortable upright position - offering the prospect of long term riding and ownership . A very attractive bike , beautifully delivered , with great engineering and mechanics , and I ’ m looking forward to a longer ride when we get our hands on a test machine .
74 KIWI RIDER