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What's the longest ride you have taken?




If it's high-speed touring you are looking for ... look elsewhere.

At speeds over 85-90mph (2-up fully-laden) I find the bike not to be as stable as I would like it to be.
I do, however, admit I have been reluctant to add a windscreen so I am unable to determine how much the wind plays a role in my assessment (but I have found bigger/heavier cruisers better "planted" at higher speeds).
In my opinion, anything up to 85 mph is just fine.

Having had 2 Guzzi's in my stable at different points in my life (Le Mans 850 MkIII and Centauro), I can relate and report that you would probably have a similar love affair with the Speedy or America.

For long-distance touring (given the parameters mentioned above) and as others have already stated, the bike is certainly capable, albeit perhaps not perfectly suitable.



Below are a few of my rides which are perhaps indicative:

This one was solo (with a crushed ankle and walking stick) in 2006.







This one was 2-up and fully laden in 2007 (10.000 kms).







This one was 2-up and fully laden in 2008 (12.000 kms). Fasteddy rode the bike for part of the way (while I was on my BMW RT, which we later left in Holland)





This one is just me cheating (to fill the gap) cause it wasn't on the Speedy (BMW 1200GS)- 2009.







2010 was on the Speedy again but was just a quick spin to Austria for the Euro Rally (near the Swiss border.)





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What is the most common failed parts?, etc.




The only problem I ever had on these trips is my chain guard snapping off after coming off the ferry from Morocco.


I think the consensus here is that there is no "reliability" issue worth mentioning (unlike more expensive machines).
I think it was Ed (Greybeard) who once mentioned that these bikes are over-engineered for reliability.
I would agree.

Would I take the bike on a longer spin again (even though I have a couple in my stable which are better suited)... heck yeah!
Anytime!

Bedouin. Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).