V85TT for now

[Donk]

Not a done deal yet but I'm working on it.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Very pretty and a really fun bike!

 

[Checkswrecks]

Good write up on the V85TT for those asking for bigger reviews:

Moto Guzzi V85TT Test Ride: USA Coast-to-Coast in 21 Days

Post 1 - Preamble My first ride of a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85TT Adventure was a three week USA coast to coast ride in November 2023. I started in Solana...

www.advrider.com

 

[Madhatter]

maybe we should start a Moto Guzzi sister forum along side the T-7 and the Super Tenere .

 

[audiowize]

The big downside he didn't mention about Guzzi ownership is the general crappiness of the dedicated Guzzi forums. Adv Rider is about the only reasonable sanctuary for owners of these machines.

 

[Sierra1]

maybe we should start a Moto Guzzi sister forum along side the T-7 and the Super Tenere .

And KTM. And Beemer. And Triumph. And . . . .

 

[thughes317]

And KTM. And Beemer. And Triumph. And . . . .

With the caveat that you have to be a current or former S10 owner?

 

[Sierra1]

Well, that's a given.

 

[audiowize]

With the caveat that you have to be a current or former S10 owner?

I think if someone can show their KTM tattoo, they can post about their KTM here.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

The big downside he didn't mention about Guzzi ownership is the general crappiness of the dedicated Guzzi forums. Adv Rider is about the only reasonable sanctuary for owners of these machines.

Why do you think there are so many former S10 owners still here. I can tell you I've never found any KTM dedicated forum that can match the intangible benefits of membership of this board.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Why do you think there are so many former S10 owners still here. I can tell you I've never found any KTM dedicated forum that can match the intangible benefits of membership of this board.

Very much so!

 

[Donk]

Why do you think there are so many former S10 owners still here. I can tell you I've never found any KTM dedicated forum that can match the intangible benefits of membership of this board.

Agreed.
Certain bikes draw a special group or following and create a camaraderie that goes beyond the bike. Look at ST-Owners forum for example.

In contrast I have to admit there have been a couple of forums that I've distanced myself from as thoroughly as possible.

 

[Donk]

I think if someone can show their KTM tattoo, they can post about their KTM here.

Would you settle for a warranty card? Brand loyalty is one thing let's not get carried away.

 

[Donk]

Back to the V100 Mandello.... deposit sent.

So I own 2 KTMs and hopefully soon to be a Guzzi owner. The forums I visit on a regular basis are, in no particular order are the S10 forum, the FJR forum, and the ST-Owners forum. Yep it's special when the forum outlasts bike ownership.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

3rd times a charm? No, but I still enjoy it.

 

[Sierra1]

You'll be back.

 

[Donk]

What's up with that this time?

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Dropped off the 890 to have the front brake reservoir replaced under warranty. Having a dirty bike exposed there was leakage there. Service manager said to have it replaced. Sure, great. I pulled away on a 790 and returned it when the rear brake exploded. So went back and took the familiar V85TT. Nothing else interested me, so it was an easy choice. Such a nice riding bike. I understand why CW is so fond of it. Needs some better wind protection, but that is an enjoyable bike to ride.

 

[Sierra1]

So, take one KTM in for brake repairs and given a loaner KTM. Only to have the loaner bike's brakes malfunction.

 

[jeckyll]

So, take one KTM in for brake repairs and given a loaner KTM. Only to have the loaner bike's brakes malfunction.

You have to appreciate consistency.