Older Rider on a Moto Guzzi Stelvio can ride !

[@MartinKillips]

I rode like that (8/10ths to 10/10ths) in my teens and early twenties. I am now 67 years old and got here because I grew out of it! These days I ride at 5/10ths most of the time and sometimes, if I know there's no debris on the road ahead, 6/10ths to 7/10ths. However, I think old guys like me telling youngsters to slow down is rather hypocritical. I ignored the wise words passed down to me when I was in my salad days and I fully expect most youngsters to ignore mine these days. It's all part of growing up. Alas, some of us don't make it. In truth, there's not one rider over fifty, if he's been riding all his life, no matter how safely, that hasn't got here without luck on their side.

[@msromike123]

Right on man, I am 66 and picked up a Trident 660. Sure, I could have gotten the XSR900 or even an MT-10. But at this stage of my life, it is more fun to ride the 660 at 70% than clinging on for dear life riding a liter bike at maybe 40%.

[@francesco5111]

Sante Parole......

[@Waltkat]

I'm 70 and I agree. I was pretty reckless in my younger days and on bikes not nearly as capable as what we have today. I remember riding with some friends, heeled over in a turn doing over a hundred and drifting sideways. All this on a stock '83 Suzuki GS750. I'm surprised I'm still around. I now ride around on a 150cc scooter. Lol.

[@LamontCranston]

The older you get, the faster you were....

[@neiljarvis8911]

Had to switch off camera bike riding way too close to the bike in front at that speed..... not on a track with safe run off. Looks like the red mist of a group ride 💀! Guzzi rider was far more measured and riding his own ride, great lines and riding the torque and not playing tune with the gearbox. Smooth is fast!

[@joshm9163]

🤓

[@silverdale3207]

Not to mention he was carrying all the sandwiches and coffee ( and 1st aid kit) for the other riders and still had all his camping gear for a week long trip.

[@gregtaylor6146]

Wheelie'ing through a dark tunnel with your friend JUST in front of you is MADNESS ......... you are on borrowed time!

[@joshm9163]

🤓

[@deecaliboy]

@@gregtaylor6146 we’re all on borrowed time.

[@ehiggins7476]

@@deecaliboyHa!

[@megamond]

Never mind that, what about riding up the exhaust pipe of the next guy @6:25, after he passed Herb? If that guy jabbed the brakes, they'd BOTH go down and lose some skin!

[@williamrose2506]

I donl't like group rides for one reason. They turn into a rod race. I have outgrown my desire to push the limits.

[@gs3-o4f]

I agree I prefer solo rides. Some riders tend to get carried away like this - and it ends in tears.

[@malcellison8831]

Agreed. If you want to race go to a race track.

[@mamba48adv10]

Totally agree. It is a disaster waiting to happen. Tell me where you are going and I meet you there.

[@alberthamers733]

In the Netherlands they say, speeding is killing you. Any fool can drive fast, but mastering a motorcycle and above all not endangering yourself and others separates the real motorcyclist from the fools.

[@Nyez]

Hij zit er gedraaid op als een wokkel

[@Hanneman60]

Die gast op de Stelvio rijd heerlijk relaxed. Ik word nerveus van die gast de het gefilmd heeft, heeft ook een zenuwachtige machine onder z'n kont. Het tempo zat er goed in. Die actie met de wheely in de tunnel heb ik geen goed woord voor over, idiote actie die nergens voor nodig is. Prachtige weg ook even lekker te knallen!

[@waterkoppie]

ach, die kennie rije, zit te schuive op ze zadel voor de show

[@elise10lies84]

Hahah lekker blazen met zijkoffers😂

[@senorduc5944]

Guzzi’s lines show the difference from camera guy lines. Greater knowledge and skill.

[@Tubesmaney]

Looks like fun up there! Too fast and too close for me…I’ve aged out of this type of riding. Be safe out there!

[@Ecce-n4h]

there are bold and there are old riders. but there aren´t many old and bold riders. cheers from the old continent.

[@robert-wr6md]

never heard that before

[@luigiduca]

Now I notice! This is the OLD Stelvio, not the new one! Even more impressive!

[@frankiepavinato]

@@luigiduca sì, è la vecchia 1200 8 valvole

[@time_of_yer_life_eh_kid]

crossing the double yellow is a great way to meet Jesus sooner than expected.

[@adolfgerhardhermann5952]

Jesus is color blind. Plus: he don't care.

[@BerndTobi]

Richtig! Aber dann meistens als Gulaschmann😊

[@julianstiff4685]

Well the maestro isn’t exactly young and he’s still here, with age comes experience. Don’t judge people as they may well have more natural ability than yourself.

[@time_of_yer_life_eh_kid]

@@julianstiff4685 not judging, just common sense.

[@HuangHangLo]

And completely stripping another rider of his own life as well. I've seen it happen too many times.

[@marcfalardeau6058]

Insane! I am a 61 year old grand-father riding on a GS 1250 who wishes to see his 3 grandchildren become adults! 😳😳

[@bachshl]

The guy on the Guzzi has so much margins for errors, his lines are perfect, and he keeps his lean angel under control. No body position no knee down and yet it feels like he could "shift up a gear" and leave everyone else in the dust.

[@ehiggins7476]

Leeen Angel

[@colgra1100]

Suicide by bike. I used to ride like this 30 years ago. If you’re lucky you grow out of it.

[@johncummins3860]

If the speedo is reading in KPH then there barely doing sixty MPH !!

[@erwinlommer197]

@@johncummins3860 it literally reads mph on the dash next the speed...

[@kugangles9860]

​​@@johncummins3860 This is in the US. We don't use kph here.

[@Interdiction]

@@erwinlommer197 Still slow

[@LamontCranston]

This isn't some road race. Looks very tame. And I'm old and slowish. Really. Camera guy shouldn't be riding up the next guy's ass, though. Recipe for disaster. Group rides. Not my cuppa. If I had 100 dollars for every dude that rode over their skilll level who crashed on a group ride, I'd be living next door to Oprah in Santa Barbara.

[@nikosmantzoutsos4788]

We want more videos from "the maestro"! Nice but dangerous ride guys. Moto guzzi rider seems to ride so smooth but quick. Lot of torque as he goes out of the corners. Well done.

[@bcgraham3512]

Carrying corner speed is a big factor in why he is fast over the distance. No gymnastics or speed hump necessary.

[@cynicaldodgyknees6248]

I thought the cases mountings were too high on the Stelvio. Looks like they might be too low!

[@Brimitch-ce9wm]

Goes to show how ppl "drag knee" just to be cool, he didn't do it one time lol and with luggage boxes

[@backho12]

He needs to add some sliders on those hard bags

[@hedning003]

that's just the thing...most weekend-racers do it - but they dont know why, and as long as they think it looks cool - they are happy , personally i think it's pathetic and it makes them look like fools

[@Jaded-Wanderer]

@@hedning003 I drag my knee on track days but not on the road. I don't have to drag my knees on track, I could lift them away. I drag 'em because hanging off a bike at a good lean angle at 100 mph on a closed throttle and dragging a knee feels absolutely fabulous for me. I don't do it for anybody else, just me, 'cos I like how it feels.

[@obamium4265]

especialli that dude in front of the Guzzi lol... just hanging of his bike for no reason

[@rsiksUser]

He is the best rider I’ve seen on film in your neck of the woods. A few quicker but not better

[@rsiksUser]

His name is very fitting. The lines, corner entry speed, exit, it is artistry. Like bringing all those years of experience together and showcasing the final product. Hope I can ride with such grace one day.

[@Moonfleet41]

Totally agree..Poetry in motion.

[@fxdx68]

you have never seen the videos of Schaff......

[@RichardASK]

Experience is worth everything when riding bikes. I think I can say that as a 73 year old that's been riding for 60 years and and passed my bike test at 16, but had been getting about off road for 3 years. I've had a lot of bikes and have a collection, but am utterly besotted with my MT10, which I've now had for 6 years. Good vid. by the way.

[@randyyocum4067]

Im 68 and been riding successfully for 52 years,I just dont have the balls to group ride like this,Iwould love to ride that stretch of hwy though ,but at my pace and alone.

[@KiwiMoto72]

Nice video - us old guys can ride. We learned how to in the olden days before rider aids. But this is a master class in lines, corner entry/exit points, trail braking and body position. The first dude he passed was so stiff on the bars. Thats about 50% of his problem. Way too stiff........

[@mrseaweed5587]

I have the Aprilia..older rider. get to the twisties still. Came up flat tracker. Good start for learning the bikes.

[@Nyez]

The guy on the Guzzi sits twisted on it. Lines are good tho but he sits like a wokkel

[@bazitube390]

bahahah what a fucking beast. everyone puts their knee out and act like they are motogp riders and this guy is just sitting relaxed cruising through it 😂

[@flytwin1772]

Is that a racetrack? You will crash sooner or later, no question, the distance to the driver in front of you is far too short if he has a problem. The way bikers are behaving here is terrible, can´t say having fun, it is not your road. If someone has an accident and get´s hurt, everyone is crying how could that happen. You are just to weak to control yourself, that´s again not a good image for us as biker.

[@ludwighoernlein3919]

You are absolutely right, thank you!

[@flesz_]

Natural selection

[@HariF94]

Why watch the video ? Go cry somewhere else

[@georgeiliopoulos1917]

Everybody wants to be Marguez or Rossi. And when someone dies or has been paralyzed from accident everyone is crying and expect their family to take care of him. They don't even think the upcoming vehicles and the possibility that they may heart someone else. My greetings to everyone from Greece . I used to be like you and one day I said enough to this stupidity. Now I travel with an adventure bike.

[@timranachan3224]

They're topping out at 80 kph ffs! You could get off and walk!

[@frankspeakmore7104]

When I want to watch someone riding fast on public roads and doing it well, I watch the IOM TT's. Anything slower than that is like finishing in the masses at the London marathon.

[@Txmax1]

That's some serious speed for a trail bike. Smooth is fast. But that's way too fast for public roads. One little mistake and 'ciao bella'

[@nortondlcl]

Dude with the hard cases is killing it 😂 Great riding gentlemen wish I was there

[@ameamaeula]

Yeah

[@rickydlayaute5387]

Half of hard cases after this run!!👍😂😂😂 👍😎🇫🇷🏁

[@rickydlayaute5387]

Empty hard cases after 10 turns!!😂😂😂

[@jimnorton2570]

Man, I was laughing so hard watching it, but he is killing it, haha. Awesome....

[@kinkajoo73]

That's why the lower outer edges are usually chamfered. My ktm adventure r gets over far enough you can barely fit a packet of rizla between the pannier and the tarmac 😊

[@horatio8764]

Drag those bags Herb , awesome Same bike as mine by the looks , from an older rider in Australia

[@raceride5681]

That wheelie through thr tunnel man

[@frankiepavinato]

He's good. And Moto Guzzi is so underrated...

[@michelledeluisa6200]

its not the arrow; its the indian , so they say

[@frankiepavinato]

@@michelledeluisa6200 yeah, well… you could be Raging Bull himself but if you have a Harley Davidson I really don’t think you can keep up with these guys…

[@etdbsub0]

He’s good, but at this pace because of the panniers. Would love to see him without so much limitation.

[@themaestro1881]

@@etdbsub0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH2UqqmGapV-lcU.

[@themaestro1881]

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[@scottrenton4585]

Bravo Maestro - fast n loose on that Stelvio. The rest of these fools are heading for trouble.

[@marshallbronne2142]

Not sure about that one, but the old Moto Guzzis like the old BMWs were tricky to ride. The transverse engine and no counter balancers would push the bike down in right turns and lift it up on left turns during throttle. (maybe lave that backwords, but you get the idea). He definitely know how to ride.

[@oldguzziguy]

Essentially racing on public roads. What a bunch of knobs.

[@fatbudgiekillen8997]

Yep, one one wrong move and it's disaster.

[@stevemccurdy9201]

If they crash, they'll somehow try to blame it on a car.

[@peterbalac1915]

Agreed I don't ride out in a group situation for this reason. One moment of stupidity can easily put you in one of these ,,,,,⚰

[@fallinginthed33p]

​@@peterbalac1915See all that suspension bounce? One screwup like taking the wrong line on a bumpy road and one rider takes out a few others. Ride like a knob and you will die.

[@stevesmith756]

Take it to the track guys

[@deecaliboy]

@@stevesmith756 yeah take it to the track

[@leroyjones769]

@@deecaliboy…😂😂😂 NICE. Man you got skillz.

[@mk83746]

@@leroyjones769 No he doesn't. Anyone can twist the throttle. Skills look different.

[@PleatherJacket]

Love to see it. Ole son still has it. Stay safe

[@copperaudio9664]

That Moto Guzzi Stelvio has very good suspension and the rider knows how to use it. Watch his helmet how stable it is while the camera bike is moving around lots.

[@tjdime]

don't like how close he comes to the rider in front of him. he's a accident waiting to happen. how many will he take out with him?

[@msromike123]

Rode this several times on two different trips to Europe on rental R1250RTs, in 2012 and 2013. First time I rented in Munich and second time I rented in Geneva. 2-week rental both times. I was 54 the first year and 55 the second time. First time I went by myself, the next year (after I showed everyone pics) the wife and another couple came with. Best motorcycle trip of my life, twice. Andermatt home base and then some little town in Dolomites that I can't remember right now. Thanks for the memories! BTW you can do it on a fairly tight budget, if you are careful. LOL, watch out for the busses my friends.

[@carlosalonso9866]

I think by Stelvio they meant the bike not the mountain pass in Italy which is way more thechnical

[@msromike123]

@@carlosalonso9866 LOL, I think you are spot on there. My bad. You are right about it being challenging, and something I will never forget.

[@carlosalonso9866]

@@msromike123 😀

[@simonfrancis5458]

Silly Billy's ! Blind corners ! your running into them because your pal got through them but that no guarantee theres no sand/dust/gravel waiting for you on your line. If one of you makes a mistake you'll probably kill your mate too. If you wanna ride like this, book a track day !

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

The way he counter leans reminds me of a bike cop 😅😅😅

[@msromike123]

Still works though. It's all about tire technology. When he learned to ride that was a viable method since tires where nowhere near as good as they are today. Yeah, he could turn better with neutral or lean in, but "don't fix it if it ain't broke" applies here.

[@ihabsglei]

3:20 That's the result. Lost contact with the driver in front, misjudged the speed and the curve and almost ended up in the opposite lane.

[@lex1945]

Never underestimate an older guy with a Moto Guzzi, Triumph,Tiger BMW GS or RT, because they might surprise you.. Also , these bikes are way higher than the average sportsbike, so the sensation is also completely different., especially in the corners. But these heavy bikes can take a lot.

[@copperaudio9664]

Suspension on that Guzzi is great. And the "older" rider knows how to use it.

[@iliasmetalworks]

Take care guys. I know it's sweet but the road it's also vicious.

[@Visionery1]

Great riding, if one goes down, all go down, never mind the danger you are to other law-abiding road users. Take it to the track, it's safer, you know what's around the next corner and you're unlikely to hit an oncoming car or steel barrier if you crash.

[@deecaliboy]

@@Visionery1 yeah take it to the track

[@Kanae1986]

i had the stelvio 8v very nice bike thinking of buying another one but is difficult to finde a good used one, or maybe the new stelvio also a great bike

[@ameamaeula]

The suitcase dude... Killing it

[@asmith8092]

Wow...this looks like a Sony PS game "Insane" mode!! Great vid and glad it did not end in horror!

[@boog3690]

That wheely through the tunnel though...holy sheep shit!

[@karstenbuhmann]

Nice ride! Regards from a 57 year young German Moto Guzzi Stelviorider . My hunting area are the Alps in Bavaria and Austria 😂

[@Stefan-yw9iv]

Aber hoffentlich auf deiner Seite der Straße 😉🙏🤣.

[@1fiatman]

I have been riding moto guzzi stelvio's for 13years set the sag drop the front forks and add an upgraded engine map and on mountain roads i can keep mt10's at bay

[@highwayman1218]

Nice! Love ACH / AFH.... Been ripping it since late 80s.... Though I prefer weekeday rips. Usually up there on my ZH2 or B King, but been known to humble when up there on my ADV Super Tenere.

[@ameamaeula]

Shouts from Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.

[@stevebryant5299]

Smooth! Smooth is key! But sketchy on just the streets like this! I have never ridden a Guzzi but I know guys that ride like this on BMWs so nice fun ride.

[@MrZedagaita]

Guzzi's handle well and when you add a good rider this is the result .... stay safe and enjoy

[@reinmansmith]

Save that riding for the track boys, otherwise the only ride you’ll be making is to the mortuary!

[@adonismoreno]

He's The Maestro, so far i don't know anyone beat him on ACH/AFH.(Los Angeles Ca. )

[@fuelediowa]

Love the sound of that Goose! They can get around better than most expect they should. Lol

[@gs3-o4f]

Nice video. Double the advisory sign speed in most cases so not too unsafe (except if you get pinged). Not enough spacing between riders for me though, leaves little room for error but I guess they ride together and are familiar with the road? Interesting to see the difference between the riders that hold the bike in a gear vs using the gears and brakes. Should really save for the track though guys - you are missing that beautiful scenery.

[@ΙωάννηςΤ-χ5χ]

Nice Riding, smooth & Fast

[@gerrybailey447]

Looks like the Guzzi has a lovely torque band the way it pulls out of the corners.

[@Transit67F2]

Bloke riding the sofa going to lose his luggage running wide like that

[@bun.touring]

It's a very beautiful touring road. I wish I could ride it. From Japan

[@VeniceInventors]

It's the Angeles Crest highway. A popular destination for riders in Los Angeles, but there are lots of canyons to explore all along the coast. This one just happens to be easiest/fastest.

[@wellshutchins6885]

An average Guzzi owner. Old and experienced enouph to know the limits of his bike. Notice how the squids are bent off center, needlessly into the corners with a knee out while he is just sitting up straight, letting the bike do most of the leaning and watching where he's (She's?) going

[@MichaelSmith-mc8bd]

Great video, we rode it 2 years ago and loved it! . I don’t think I would have gotten that close to the big lad in the black and red leathers though.

[@Gedstravels]

Looked unstable

[@MichaelSmith-mc8bd]

@@Gedstravels I thought he was a little erratic with his breaking, I don't think he was familiar with the road, certainly not the second part.

[@deanproctor2690]

125,000 dollar Range Rover and the operator can’t parallel park. 1,500 dollar ‘04 Honda civic and the operator does donuts in reverse around the Range Rover. Never underestimate the operators skill. What really baffles me is using a public road as a racetrack. Got something to prove, take it to a track and leave innocent motorists out of it.

[@jimarillo]

Where is this ? Great road. Super riding from the Guzzi rider, thier body poistion compared to the S1000 rider that they passed is a great comparison.

[@StygianX]

Dang, this looks like great fun!

[@hankgs]

Awesome road, and would ride fast and hard too, just not in a group... You are depending on the other riders to ride accordingly, or if gravel, rocks were in your riding line or the rider you're following, it could ruin your day....

[@mcgoo721]

That stelvio was getting down to business 😮

[@cool...............]

I love riding motorcycles, but goddamnit I will never understand why people ride in packs. It seems so stupid and boring.

[@seanengel3647]

I love this. Exactly the same speed, exactly the same road, and the guy who is doing counter steering has LESS lean angle than the knee draggers. It's astounding. I guess Fort Nine was right all along...

[@mojosdad68]

And much smoother transitions with a more neutral riding position. Notice how upset the MT10 gets with each body position change.

[@derekm6236]

Smooth and fast; nice to watch, unlike the cowboys up front.

[@cedriccanonici277]

What a fury road and perfect flow😍🤩 But carefull with some trajectories🥴😨

[@chrisdawson8605]

guzzi guys body position is ok on right handers but not enough weight shift for lefts! He's putting a lot of faith in his tyres with a heavy bike at that speed

[@BelgianDoomer]

this video also needs Jessy by Paw as a soundtrack man this is sweet

[@BugMateo]

Beautiful guys... great ride!

[@3-6-9]

😂 And around and up again. I know how it is, you get into a frenzy and the route is as if you are being driven through a tube. Awesome... the master with the Guzzi still had 15% air left 😄☝🏼

[@ludwiggary5724]

NO, he can't ... because much to often reaching or even rolling on the wrong side of double yellow ... so NO, he definitely CAN'T!

[@mehrdadmithra9591]

a good bit over my comfort level :)

[@ardc1152]

Ive got a stelvio ntx and yes there great bikes, your really good rider mate,do you ever scrape the boxes when you go so low around those corners.

[@nickrider5220]

Needs to take the cases off, he'll wear through them !

[@scotsrich]

It looks quick but the camera is deceiving. They’re only going 60 -70 mph which on those roads isn’t really pushing it.

[@martinlebtag9643]

Smooth gliding in every corner. Superb rider

[@isaacofHB]

Imagine what he can do without those bags. That was a beautiful symphony.

[@7400EIGHT]

Mis respetos el llevar la adrenalina al 1000, se ve perro 🫡

[@nemozack3767]

Looking at the speedmeter seems images are quickened. Not a real speed. Or am I wrong? Those are km/h or miles/h?

[@devidmartini5533]

Mattiiiiii😂direi che la mitica Guzzi si è comportata benissimo anche grazie al pilota naturalmente,e di sicuro non con gomme adeguate, anche le borse incidono,ciaoooo

[@pietrobiolcatirinaldi]

Michelin road 5 o 6 si può notare a inizio video, quindi gomme molto valide per un utilizzo stradale anche sportivo

[@jjhorizon]

wrecklesness and unconsciousness

[@sebbwebbo7557]

Why are you guys all cutting the corners?

[@TotallyRegWhatelse]

Too slow for riding bends... 😂

[@shanemillard1339]

Silly games. Silly prizes.

[@christopherlamb7386]

Your title should be"I got lost by an old man on a stelvio while I'm riding a roadster"😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@j.t.jaeger1595]

Be able to stop within the distance you can see to be clear on your side of the road....save it for the track if you want a long happy life.

[@ugonzalez617]

Correr en este tipo de vías no es lo más aconsejable,se trata de disfrutar y llegar a salvo

[@arseniogonzalezg3096]

In my humble opinion, I think he could have better body position so he could decrease lean angle to his bike and reduce risk of loosing grip on the front tire. See how he moves his head to an upright position, away from the inside of the corner, instead of leaning his head and upper body to the inside. The Rider with the camera does a better job and you can notice how his bike LCD display is at the left side when making a right turn. This means he is leaning his upper body to the inside of the corner. 🤷‍♂️

[@DtotheAtotheNtotheI]

This is exactly the opposite what you should do with that bike on the street The more you lean the body the less control you will have when you need to correct bc of an obstacle. Trailbraking is key

[@dcongdon2294]

Keep your eyes horizonal know you ride.

[@dennishardy4402]

Looks like fun. I don't see anything dangerous . I'm 70 enjoy a good quick ride and would be happy to join you.

[@Matrix_Spirit]

Dual Sport enduro vs Street bikes, hmm, he is pro biker on that thing. ❤

[@themaestro1881]

How does he do it?? 🤣

[@horatio8764]

@@themaestro1881 With style sir with style. ...... Mr maestro

[@88swordmaster]

Love that tunnel wheelie

[@MauMessa]

Exelente video, Exelentes Jinetes !!!!

[@LANKY123]

The guy with the red and black leathers towards the end to me looked right on his limit?, multiple corner corrections, and unsafe in that respect, others looked smooth in terms of skill level.

[@Grahamvfr]

Quick bunch of riders 👍