BMW / Laverda GS prototype posted on FB

[Vince]

Brilliant work, there are a few videos linked, I hope.

Video

www.facebook.com

 

[Admin]

If you linked to the FB 'Laverda BMW G/S' page, it's a private group so your link doesn't work.

 

[Gian-Paolo]

That's my bike/group. Hope you like the project.

 

[SteveRocker62]

Hi Gian-Paolo Shropshire ? Do we know each other ? Seen the bike on the ramp at Malcolm’s. It’s looking good.
Steve.

 

[Rob]

That's my bike/group. Hope you like the project.

It's an impressive build on the back of some diligent research. As a modern GS rider I'm very envious of the weight saving!!

Interesting to reflect on BMW's development direction compared to Moto Laverda thinking back then

If you use Facebook, this link should take you there.

 

[chrisk]

It's an impressive build on the back of some diligent research. As a modern GS rider I'm very envious of the weight saving!!

Interesting to reflect on BMW's development direction compared to Moto Laverda thinking back then

If you use Facebook, this link should take you there.

Looks like a pregnant Chot to me

 

[Gian-Paolo]

Looks like a pregnant Chot to me

I take that as a compliment! Chott 2TR was a great regolarita... but BMW needed Laverda to build an enduro.

 

[Gian-Paolo]

Hi Gian-Paolo Shropshire ? Do we know each other ? Seen the bike on the ramp at Malcolm’s. It’s looking good.
Steve.

Cheers Steve, Malcolm has done a great job. I'm very near you in Clun. All the best John

 

[Gian-Paolo]

It's an impressive build on the back of some diligent research. As a modern GS rider I'm very envious of the weight saving!!

Interesting to reflect on BMW's development direction compared to Moto Laverda thinking back then

If you use Facebook, this link should take you there.

BMW were in a financial hole and G/S was the last roll of the dice. G/S was heavy and unwieldy but it was the quickest and cheapest way to satisfy the demands of the US importer. Fortunately for BMW it turned out that off-road looks rather than performance was key. Laverda were in similar financial straits but its ethos less compromising.

 

[Steve G.]

19c here in eastern suburbs of Vancouver. Dam! There is life after winter!!!

 

[SteveRocker62]

Cheers Steve, Malcolm has done a great job. I'm very near you in Clun. All the best John

Hopefully meet up at our Marches Moto Italia day June 1 at The Powis Arm’s, Lydbury North.