Moto Guzzi V11 range tips for buying used

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Moto Guzzi V11 range tips for buying used
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Moto Guzzi V11 range tips for buying used

Moto Guzzi V11 range tips for buying used

Moto Guzzi V11 range tips for buying used

Moto Guzzi V11 range tips for buying used

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Moto Guzzi V11.

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A feast for the eyes: classic Le Mans watch ensemble. Unsightly detail: the rev counter, which is prone to fogging.

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Thanks to its good efficiency, it doesn’t really have to hide like that: the directly hinged, fully adjustable shock absorber.

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Typical Guzzi: the final drive via cardan. During the inspection, look for signs of wear on the universal joint.

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Example: Le Mans model, EZ 07/2001, 21,500 km, BOS exhaust, well-maintained, 5990 euros.

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V11 Sport: the original model from 1999.

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V11 Coppa Italia: the proud Italian bride.

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V11 Sport Scura: Black Beauty from the Lago.

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V11 Sport Ballabio: the street fighter.

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Buell

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The alternatives: Buell Firebolt XB9R.

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Ducati

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The alternatives: Ducati Sport 1000.

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triumph

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The alternatives: Triumph Thruxton 900.

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Voxan

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The alternatives: Voxan Cafe Racer.

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Moto Guzzi V11 range tips for buying used

Second hand advice Moto Guzzi V11 series
Tips for buying used

With the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport, the motorcycle manufacturer from Lake Como wanted to build on the legendary V7 times from 1999. The success? Streaked. But this Guzzi series is now a case for collectors?

Jorg Lohse

08/03/2017

Impending bankruptcy, takeover by Aprilia. The times when Moto-Guzzi’s first V11 appeared were damn resinous and difficult to digest for loyal fans. The motorcycle manufacturer from Mandello del Lario finally pulled a sharp arrow out of its quiver. The first quickly became Moto Guzzi V11 Sport from 1999 acted as the legitimate successor to the V7 Sport, the over-Guzzi from the 70s. Not only the loyal, die-hard and long-suffering fans of the cult brand were enthusiastic. The MOTORRAD testers also came back deeply impressed by the first outing with Moto Guzzi’s new flagship. Of course, it is the brand-typical V-Twin with longitudinally rotating crankshaft that inspires. Precisely because he does exactly what Moto Guzzi fans have made into flesh and blood: throb, hammer, thump! Vibrate, shake, tingle. In short: An earthquake is in motion again here.

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“The best Guzzi that has ever been produced in series”

You quickly get used to the blows that go through the beams due to cardan reactions during load changes and gear changes. It’s just typical Guzzi, despite the moment support on the frame. However, the 245 kilogram first edition of the Moto Guzzi V11 shows slight chassis weaknesses. Thank goodness the new owner Aprilia (from 2000) doesn’t care, which is why the V11 types from model year 2001 can be moved noticeably more stable through the Winkelwerk. The trick: a 19 millimeter longer wheelbase, which is achieved by moving the steering head forward.

MOTORRAD tester Mini Koch, who in 2001 chased the renovated Moto Guzzi V11 through the countryside in the form of Le Mans, experienced “the best Guzzi that has ever been produced in series”. Provided that the machinist understands the classic Guzzi craft: the gears are sorted in good time in the cornering area, the gas is applied early and then only constantly wound.

The stylish Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans is joined by chic offshoots, which until 2006 were only sold in homeopathic cans (1700 pieces), but are marching towards lover status. Even so, the circle to the worthy Nonna is now full, the V7.

Technical data (Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans, 2001)

engine
Air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, two valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, injection, no exhaust gas cleaning, hydraulically operated two-disc oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, cardan.
Bore x stroke 92 x 80 mm
Cubic capacity 1064 cm³
Rated output 67 kW (91 hp) at 7,800 rpm
Max. Torque 94 Nm at 6,000 rpm

landing gear
Central tubular frame made of steel, load-bearing motor, upside-down fork, adjustable rebound and compression levels, triangular swing arm made of steel, central spring strut, directly hinged, fully adjustable, double disc brake at the front, disc brake at the rear.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17

Dimensions + weights
Wheelbase 1,490 mm, steering head angle 65 degrees, caster 103 mm, spring travel front / rear 120/128 mm, seat height 810 mm, weight with a full tank of 254 kg, tank capacity / reserve 22/4 liters.

Measurements (MOTORCYCLE 16/2001)
Top speed 225 km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h 3.9 sec
Pulling speed 60–100 km / h 5.1 sec
Consumption 5.3 l / 100 km (country road)

Facelift

1999
Market launch of the V11 Sport with 1064 cm³ V-Twin, injection and six-speed gearbox. Price: the equivalent of 10 891 euros. Sales in D: 39 pieces.

2000
Presentation of the special model V11 Sport Rosso Mandello (12 015 euros). Sales (all types) in D: 223 pieces.

2001
Modified frame with longer wheelbase, new rear wheel with 5.50 inch rim and 180/55 ZR 17 tires, engine with modified camshafts, new timing and manifolds, Euro 1 compatible. V11 Sport receives additional Naked (11 190 euros), new type Le Mans with half shell (11 750 euros). Sales in Germany: 337 pieces.

2002
Special model Sport Scura with Ohlins fork (12,750 euros) and Le Mans Tenni with carbon parts (11,990 euros). Sales in Germany: 401 pieces.

2003
New type Sport Ballabio with cockpit fairing (11 490 euros) and Cafe Sport with Ohlins chassis (13 250 euros), special model Le Mans Rosso Corsa with Ohlins components (13 750 euros). Sales in Germany: 348 pieces.

2004
With G-Kat now suitable for Euro 2, black painted motor housing, special model Le Mans Nero Corsa (13,380 euros), Scura R with Ohlins steering damper (13,280 euros). Sales in Germany: 148 pieces

2005
No changes, sales in D: 168 pieces

2000
End of the V 11 series, sales in D: 58 pieces

Market situation

Modest new sales and many special models in small editions: Anyone looking for the desired V11 has to be patient, but should go looking for it tomorrow at the latest.

Low price level from 3,500 euros

With negotiating skills, prices can be achieved well below the four-thousand-meter mark. But these Guzzis already have tens of thousands of kilometers under their belt and have hiked through many hands. The majority of the offers come from private customers.

Medium price level from 5,000 euros

Around the 5000 region there is a mix of all types from all years of construction, which on average were not moved 3000 kilometers per year. If the mileage is so low, make sure that there is no maintenance backlog or expensive damage to the floor.

High price level from 6,500 euros

Welcome to the world of lovers and collectors. In the upper four-digit range, V11 types appear that are particularly rare (such as the special Tenni model), particularly tuned (e.g. conversions by the Guzzi Pope Dynotec) or are almost as good as new.

Dealer interview

The brothers Martin (62) and Uli (58) from Aglasterhausen in the Odenwald are die-hard Italo experts. The Moto Guzzi brand was part of their range from 1998 to 2004.

Who really has to be more capable of suffering: a Guzzi dealer or the Guzzi driver?

[Uli] Those were difficult times back then, just when it came to the procurement of spare parts or guarantee and warranty work. The good thing is: If you buy a used V11 today, you don’t have to waste any more thought on it. It is only important that he has a dealer with a Guzzi weakness in the vicinity to solve any problems.

What problems did the V11 take off??

[Martin] As with so many Guzzis, the error was in the details and was caused by sloppy processing. The V11 types from 2001 onwards, whose engines were coated with black shrink paint, had a major problem. It really went up on some vehicles. The engines had to be completely removed, blasted and repainted. That was an extremely complex operation. Then there was always trouble with cheap starter relays, the speedometer drive or tachometer.

The V11 series was accompanied by many conversion or improvement campaigns: replacement of shift levers and springs, sliding sleeves in the transmission, connecting rods. Can you now use the V11 without hesitation when all of this has been processed?

[Martin] Of course you should take a close look at the history of every V11, but that applies to every used motorcycle: What is the general condition, are there any hidden traces of a fall, what about wear and tear? With the V11, the same test points apply as with every Guzzi: check the universal joint on the cardan shaft, check the electrical system, make sure that the gearbox runs smoothly during test drives and – especially with the special models – watch out for the single-disc clutch.

Let us assume that the majority of the V11 types have been maintained and optimized accordingly over the years. Now is the ideal time to search for used ones?

[Uli] Most of the people who bought new cars back then were seasoned motorcyclists. For them, the V11 was the ideal second motorcycle – so it had the status of a lover from the start. Due to the low distribution, the potential is there for the V11 to become a coveted collector’s item with corresponding value retention.

The alternatives

Buell Firebolt XB9R

The Americans can stir and shake like the Italians. Not an alternative to the Guzzi – more of a complement.

Two-cylinder V-engine
84 hp
Weight 205 kg
0-100 km / h 3.9 sec
Vmax 211 km / h
Consumption 4.6 liters
from 4000 euros

Ducati Sport 1000

The Seventies Revival of the Bolognese competitor brand. Fine retro series (among others as GT, Paul Smart) with air-cooled V2.

Two-cylinder V-engine
92 hp
Weight 198 kg
0-100 km / h 3.9 sec
Vmax 210 km / h
Consumption 4.3 liters
from 5000 euros

Triumph Thruxton 900

Old name, old glamor, but a little too much retort. The bottom line is that hardcore classic fans miss the originality.

Two-cylinder in-line engine
69 hp
Weight 224 kg
0-100 km / h 4.9 sec
Vmax 200 km / h
Consumption 5.2 liters
from 5500 euros

Voxan Cafe Racer

Far ahead for the oddball collector. Big motorcycle project of the Grande Nation. But hardly there, already gone again.

Two-cylinder V-engine
95 hp
Weight 218 kg
0-100 km / h 3.7 sec
Vmax 230 km / h
Consumption 4.9 liters
from 6000 euros

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The selection of used Moto Guzzi V11 models is small

The market situation of the Moto Guzzi V11 is reflected in the classified ads on second-hand stock exchanges. The supply is low, which is why interested buyers shouldn’t be too picky. Some V11s are also conversions, which means that the original value has been lost. Here is a price overview of used Moto Guzzi V11 offers: used Moto Guzzi V11 offers in Germany.

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