Picked the V12 up on Monday and rode it home 67mls... A15, must be the straightest road in the UK...M180 motorway...back on the A15 down to the Humber bridge..not an inspiring ride but the Guzzi felt good.
So, on Wednesday I had a day off. Set out into the North Yorks Moors and surrounding area at 9.30am and returned home at 7pm. Coffee and a piece of fruit loaf at Fimber on the way out, Ice cream for lunch at Rosedale and fish and chips at Wetwang on the way home.
Wow, I'd half forgotten just how rewarding the big block Guzzi's are to ride. Yes, it's a bit of a reach to the bars, but this felt OK after 50 or so mls, and the seat is very soft, but by God it's a while since I smiled as much.
It's badged as a 1200 sport, but it's far removed from any sports bike I've ever ridden, they don't like to be ragged but ride them smooth on that massive flow of low down torque and you'll be rewarded with a very quick smooth ride that's as satisfying as anything I've ever ridden.
I'd really missed the Stelvio since parting with it early last year, but the Triumph Explorer fulfils my needs much better when I'm off camping.
Hopefully the V12 is going to fill that gap and will make a perfect stablemate to the explorer. Maybe not everyones cup of tea, but I think I really do get this Guzzi thing, they do tend to get under your skin.
