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2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer – Day 5 – Likes and Dislikes

This is the fifth in a series of posts dedicated to living with the 2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer. The previous article is here. Overview of the Piaggio BV250 Tourer The Piaggio BV250 Tourer occupies a very nice space among two-wheeled transport. The BV is not a small urban scooter, but also not a big, long-distance … Continue reading “2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer – Day 5 – Likes and Dislikes”

This is the fifth in a series of posts dedicated to living with the 2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer. The previous article is here.

Overview of the Piaggio BV250 Tourer

The Piaggio BV250 Tourer occupies a very nice space among two-wheeled transport. The BV is not a small urban scooter, but also not a big, long-distance mega-cc Maxi Scooter as well. It doesn’t try to be a motorcycle, yet has many motorcycle-like characteristics. It’s definitely a scooter for the modern, sprawling United States City, more so than the smaller-tired, smaller engined and more compact traditional scooter. For someone looking for storage, light weight, comfortable seating and weather protection that scooters provide, but freeway power and distance-eating capability, it is a viable, almost obvious choice over smaller scooters and the small-displacement motorcycle: Continue reading “2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer – Day 5 – Likes and Dislikes”

Moto Guzzi California Vintage Day 3 — Cool vs. “Checkbook Cool”

This is the third in a series of articles about living with and riding a California Vintage from Moto Guzzi. The previous one is here. Looking for a Cool Cruiser or Big Bagger? The California Vintage is “Seriously Cool” Cool is Fonzi before the Shark Tank. Cool is James Bond before Roger Lazenby. Ford before … Continue reading “Moto Guzzi California Vintage Day 3 — Cool vs. “Checkbook Cool””

This is the third in a series of articles about living with and riding a California Vintage from Moto Guzzi. The previous one is here.

Looking for a Cool Cruiser or Big Bagger? The California Vintage is “Seriously Cool”

Moto Guzzi California Vintage under the Hollywood sign.

Cool is Fonzi before the Shark Tank. Cool is James Bond before Roger Lazenby. Ford before the Pinto. The Blues Brothers before Belushi died.

While it is most definitely true that some people that ride motorcycles from “The Motorcycle Company” are cool, it’s not because they own Harleys. They are cool AND they chose to ride Harleys. But there are people that are cool and they choose to ride Vespas. The issue here is the great number of people that buy Harleys and other “lifestyle” motorcycles because it will make them cool. This is “checkbook cool”. No work needed, just add money and you’re cool. Continue reading “Moto Guzzi California Vintage Day 3 — Cool vs. “Checkbook Cool””