Moto Guzzi Clubman set for production

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Just lifted this off of the Wildguzzi forum.  For all of you Guzzistas and lovers of the classic cafe racer, check this out.  http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/10/moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-reportedly-set-for-production/
I think I like it!

[nhmaf]

Even has the old-school hot rod taped exhaust look !

They probably are still using the stock motor, though - it would be REALLY cool if they remapped the fuel injection and installed a more aggressive cam, possibly bumped up the compression ratio a bit or added 100cc along the way, too!

[NC Steve]

Yeah, for some years Guzzi has had several midsized motors available in Europe, but they refuse to bring them to the States. That's really what this Clubman needs, a strong enough mill to run with Ducati GTs, hotrodded Thruxtons, Sportsters, etc.

Check out the Bellagio 940, putting down 75 hp and 58 ft lbs of torque. http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto%20guzzi/moto_guzzi_Bellagio%2007.htm

Or the more familiar Griso, known here as an 11 or1200, but available also as an 850 overseas, with 71 hp and 59 ft lbs torque.
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/moto%20guzzi/moto_guzzi_griso_850.htm

The drivetrain from either of these bikes would make the Clubman go like stink, and destroy any of the usual competitors. That could also put Guzzi in the catbird's seat as a serious factor in the midsized non-Japanese marketĀ  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[dav]

WOW thats one tough looking machine, i like it to [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Bob_Roller]

Great looking bike, classic retro look, with the modern upgrades .

Too bad the price will probably be around $10,000US .

[chewy4x4]

It needs a bit more in the engine department. I love that bike but with a rated less torque and less power than an old R65 they can do better.

[Barry]

A touch less power at 48BHP. The review I read says a touch more torque at 40ftlb. Both at lower revs than an R65 though.

I agree at least 60BHP would be nice and shouldn't have been too much to ask from a modern 750.

A V7 is still my favourite modern bike because of the low weight.