With the support of Motociclo and Moto Guzzi Australia, the New South Wales Moto Guzzi Owners Association recently held a major annual cycling event. Despite the complicated weather conditions, there was a big turn and MCNews.com.au moved on.
The road was clouded and the rain was obvious. I’m not sure what will happen when I arrive at the start of Harry’s Cafe de Wheels in Tempe on Sunday morning, but I don’t have to worry-the Moto Guzzi community is obviously made of stronger materials. Don't mind dirtying their original machine.
The machines of each year have been lined up, with more trickles every minute. I was lucky to be able to take the Centenario V9 Bobber provided by Moto Guzzi Australia that day, which made me very immersed in the spirit of this occasion.
Despite the light rain coming and going in the morning, there are still more than 100 bicycles parked in the parking lot. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Moto Guzzi's birth, going to the Headlands Hotel along the coast has become history. Hence the Centenario V9 Bobber. Centenario V85 TT also participated.
Park the V9 Bobber next to other Guzzi, you can get a good understanding of how the brand is faithful to its traditions, you can see air-cooled horizontal twins everywhere. This includes modern California and V85 TT models, to older V7 and more.
Obviously, the recently announced V100 Mandello (link) will witness the evolution of the new Guzzi product, but not at the expense of this tradition.
Everyone drank a cup of morning coffee. This group of people set off from Harry’s house in the south. I have to admit that they pulled down the car with five to ten other Guzzis in the light, accompanied by the mixed sound of exhaust sound. This is really Amazing.
It is true that in that department, some old machines with loud pipes have a pulling force that exceeds their weight, but this is the whole point of a motorcycle.
The V9 Bobber is an excellent mount for the day, with a relaxed riding posture and sufficient forward performance. The crack in the throttle provides a smooth torque when there is a chance to catch up.
It has been several years since I rode the V7, but the extra performance brought by the updated power unit has been welcomed-the extra 15 horsepower and nearly 10 Nm of torque are very eye-catching. Traction control is also a valuable standard configuration for wet weather. It turned out not to be what I needed, but it was great anyway.
The corner arc of the tire profile reward program, but it can turn quickly when the pace is accelerating. Similarly, the Brembo brake device can also complete the job, the rear has sufficient power and bite force, and the front action is more gradual.
The seat height of 785 mm attracts riders of different heights, and the overall construction quality is admirable. This is a modern classic that will make people think it is a suitable retro machine. Please pay attention to MCNews.com.au for the full review.
When we left Sydney and entered the national park, the rain really started, and Moto Guzzi sometimes stretched as far as the eye could see, despite crossing some winding roads that were not too far away.
The lazy pace finally took us to the Hydelands Hotel for lunch and presented various awards, from the farthest trip to the best Moto Guzzi voted by the public, and the cleanest bike award was held after a trek in the rain Special challenge!
With the approval of the parliament, we were able to park some bicycles on the grass next to the hotel, and the space quickly filled up.
After a bite of dinner, Jon Eales won the Cleanest Bike Award with the 1965 V7 700, which was originally purchased by Giovanni Medici in Milan.
Best Tonti took his 1981 Le Mans Mk III to Martin Schols, powered by a Mark V 1000 engine, with Agostini half fairing, seat unit and timing gear. Tonti refers to Lino Tonti, who designed a specific framework for large Guzzi's from 1971 to 1992.
Best Loopy, you guessed it—the original Guzzi two-ring frame—is Steve Eagles and his 1973 Eldorado, and Best Small Block is Jerry and his 1987 V65 Lario. This small piece was developed in the 70s and continues to be used in an improved form in today's V7, V9 and V85 models.
Mal Gilles' 2010 V7 Classic won the most frequently used award with a score of 221,000 kilometers, and the longest distance award was Steve Ryan, who drove the Le Mans IV 1000 in 1986 from Tamworth all the way to the party.
The best bicycle voted by the public is Bruce Hollows 1987 Magni Arturo 1000. Dealer Motociclo awarded them their own best bicycle choice, Bruce McGregor’s 2016 California 1400, as the “Youngest "The winner-bicycle.
It was the end of the day, and the riders scattered on the highway or returned to the national park, returning to their homes along the scenic route.
It’s been a while since riding a motorcycle and looking back on a motorcycle. Chris writes for MCNews from time to time and is also a great all-rounder, helping to keep his father’s content flowing.
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