Lightweight is important on forest roads - BMW R27 and Moto Guzzi LM3

[@slash502]

nice comparison. I wonder if it would be different if the tires were offroad tires. I do similar roads on my 270kg Guzzi when I go camping, but I constantly feel the limitations. In Australia, a lot of people ride a Honda ct90/ct110 postie bike for this purpose, cheap, reliable and capable off road. Its about 89kgs, carries a rider and camping gear no problem. The older ones have hi lo range gearbox as well. But, not as fast obviously, and looks subjectively not as cool as your bikes. Still pretty cool :)

[@classicmotorcycleriding3101]

Thank you for your comment. The tires for both motorcycles compared this video are on-road specifications. In particular, Le Mans 3 was Pirelli’s Sport Demon. As you say, CT110 and CT125 are very popular in Japan also. When I get too old to ride a big motorcycle like Moto Guzzi, I’m thinking of riding my R27 or Honda TLR200.

[@slash502]

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 as a motorcyclist it is a constant battle to balance style vs practicality. It is a great feeling to get to the campsite after a hard day and sit down to admire your vintage guzzi or HD. On a Honda offroader you probably would eat up any obstacle on the way, but another guy could pull up at the end and be on another Honda hahaha.

[@classicmotorcycleriding3101]

I don’t know how much longer I will be able to continue riding, but I hope to be able to travel with the motorcycles I have for as long as possible.

[@slash502]

@@classicmotorcycleriding3101 I hope you will continue with smaller bikes! the feeling of riding a motorcycle is among the best feelings humans can feel :) I sold my first bike, a gb250 to a gentleman who is close to 80 years in age, he rode to my home on a R60 BMW to try the gb250 first. He was so happy that it was a light yet fast enough bike with retro looks to keep up with his friends still on bigger bikes. Bought it instantly and came to pick it up the next day. I think a gb250 is just over 100 kilos dry. I also hope your bikes will continue to be loved and ridden for many many more kms by passionate riders like yourself.

[@classicmotorcycleriding3101]

Thank you for your valuable story. I also hope that I continue riding motorcycles even after I’m 80 years old. For the time being, I plan to mainly use the two Moto Guzzi, which are comfortable for long-distance touring, Norton and Triumph for winding roads, and R27 and WLC for day trips. Of course, I can enjoy long distance touring with these two motorcycles, if I ride them at a leisurely pace. But the problem is that I’m still working so I can’t take long vacations. Thank you again.