Test - Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber // Italian bobber

In the Guzzi family V9 - which means it's powered by the same stock 853cc twin-cylinder engine - it comes in three models. Except Bobber they are here roaming in Bobber Sportt. In fact, you can say that they are almost triplets, so they are similar, but it can definitely be argued that the twins are Bobber and Bobber Sport. They are separated only by a few details and a combination of colors of the fuel tank. To be precise, Guzzi's Bobber is not a true representative of this motorcycle subgenre. For a typical modernized float, the direction originated in the 30s of the last century in the USA, so it is characterized by plucked equipment, minimalist accessories, without proper suspension to make such a motorcycle as light as possible. Well, this ride-ready Guzzi Bobber weighs in at 199 kilos, far from being in the featherweight category.

A bit of classics

Well, of course, Moto Guzzi is a brand that appreciates classic motorcycles and the charm of those golden motorcycle days, so for generations that cannot live without the support of computers and the digital world, this may not be the best choice. So with distinctly classic shapes, 16-inch black-painted spoked rims, muted color options (blue, black, grey) of the fuel tank, some chrome and in engine and steam black, and black exhaust pipes , impressed by the classics avid motorcyclist or, uh, director, for whom Guzzi has in mind the social added value. Because, ladies and gentlemen, Guzzi has status "Something other", traditional! And this despite the fact that he even has a miniature digital menu on a classic meter with a white background (no tachometer). Heh, without ABS and traction control, the rear wheel also does not work. Time is also running at Mandella del Lario. The driveshaft is definitely a must for the Italian and defines the brand.       

With the wind in your hair

This phrase is already pretty hackneyed, but some old rocker who is based with Guzzi somewhere in Primorye will understand it well. It's about (hmm, already extinct?) The way of life, freedom of the road and carelessness, and in those days not to print on flat cider or a comparable Chinese copy. Moto Guzzi Bobber This is a car for analogue motorcyclists who ride alone. Seat (s) are added when there is force over the rear wing. These riders love the hand-sewn saddle seats, the wide handlebars that warm the warm summer air in their chests, and the well-positioned Boober foot pedals. The unit is nervous and with its 54 "horses" just right, you can experience that feeling again when you crank the throttle all the way, still under control. And while doing this, you feel more wind in your increasingly thinner hair (under the helmet).                   

• Basic data

  Sales: PVG doo

  Base model price: 10.499 €

• Technical information

  engine: two-cylinder, V-shaped, four-stroke, air-oil-cooled, 853 cm 3

  Power: 40,44 kW (54 hp) at 6.250 volts / min

  Torque: 162 Nm at 3.000 rpm

  Energy transfer: six-speed transmission, cardan

  Frame: steel cage

  brakes: front disc 320 mm, rear disc 260 mm, ABS

  Suspension: classic fork, rear swingarm with two shock absorbers

  Tires: 130/90 16, 150/80 16

  Growth: 808 mm

  Fuel tank: 15 l, test flow: (5,3 l / 100 km)

  Wheelbase: 1.465 mm

  Weight: 199 kg (with all fluids)

We praise and reproach

Design

charisma

driving performance

rear view mirrors

widely spaced foot pedals

final grade

Both in appearance and in its mechanical essence, the Bobber is a classic machine that will find buyers, especially among those motorcyclists who believe in tradition. With its excellent engine and driving performance, it can impress many who, until yesterday, were not indifferent to the “plastic” fan.