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Modern Motorcycle most like a real 80's UJM ?

To me the Moto Guzzi V7 and V9 are closest to the UJM. Today's Triumph-Thailand Bonneville may originate closer to Japan than the Guzzi, but the Bonnie is liquid-cooled. Put aside its CBX-like v-twin configuration and the Guzzis with their air cooled motors, shaft drive, long flat seat, exposed coil deal rear shocks, mostly metal body parts and classic lines, and IMO the V7/V9 is the definitive UJM of the 2010s.

Too bad the V7 has 50-odd hp from a 750cc? My 650cc GS650G has 25% more from less displacement.

As far as Guzzis go, I prefer the older V11 Calis. A Jackal is high on my desire list.
 
.........Guess I can officially announce!!! .......modern retro motorcycle:
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Jedz Moto's 2018 T120

..... Pretty Stoked!!!!! A proper standard is coming into the Herd!

I love my Triumphs! The new 120 motor is sweet. Hence the name Limee x(times) 2. I enjoy WW2 history. Britain's were nicknamed Limey's. I have 2 Triumphs. Limeex2

Congratulations Jedz! Great choice! Not meaning to go off topic here, but it seems quite a few of us are Triumph fans - I really enjoy riding this bike, but the very aggressive riding position means I only go for shorter rides compared to the GS850G!

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