PROS
Unique mid-weight class bike with character
Authentic Italian feel
True on-road and light/medium off-road capabilitiesCONS
Currently no tubeless spoked wheel options
Weak dealer support optionsAESTHETICS AND FEEL
The multi-colored TFT dash is clear and uncluttered with
the right amount of data just a glance away. It displays the
clock, trip meter, odometer, accurate fuel level, ambient temp,
average and current mpg, and gear indicator. The multi-
function controls on the handlebars are intuitive and easy to
toggle the settings to your desire. Next to the dash, on the left
side, you will find an all-weather covered USB port and provi-
sions for adding another under the seat.
To check the oil level before a ride, Guzzi provides an easy-
to-view sight glass. While I was down there, I noticed that the
stock skid plate seemed adequate for under-belly protection
and didn’t take away from the Guzzi’s classic lines. However,
oil changes will require the removal of the skid plate. I was
told by one of the technical guys that the service interval
for oil changes is 6,000 miles. The gearbox oil and final
drive oil should be changed every 18,000 miles. Full synthetic
is recommended.
What can I say? Just looking at this bike with the classic
lines, high front fender, the illuminated eagle logo across the
front headlamps and the stock mini-windscreen gives you a
feel of the older adventure-style bikes from Guzzi’s colorful
history of TT travel, such as the Quota 1000, V65TT Baja,
and the older Lodola Regolarita. All wonderful assets to the
company. I see this bike breathing new life into the adventure
bike segment for this brand from Mandello Del Lario. It gives
you an athletic performance in a mid-weight bike at a reason-
able price point. Pretty refreshing, actually.MotoGuzzi.com40 July/August 2019