As you can imagine, riding a classic bike is
slightly different to something a little more modern. Although
our bikes are kept in the best possible condition one must remember
that they are over 30 years old and need to be ridden with feeling.
We can offer these bikes for self-drive rental, or if you don't
feel confident on your own then you can join our daily ride-outs.
Prices for all
bikes are £110 per day (£100 per day for 4 or more
days) and joining our organised ride-outs costs £75 for
a couple or £70 for a solo. Minimum rental is 2 full days
and bikes can only be ridden within 150 miles of St Remy.
| Moto
Guzzi 850 T3 California (1975-80)
A lovely bike to ride whether for local
rides or longs distance touring. Comfortable and relaxing
with Guzzi’s addictive V-twin engine characteristics.
Stable handling and great brakes combined to make it one of
the great touring bikes of the ‘70s.
Our three T3 Californias are
well maintained and are in good original condition apart from
variations to the paintwork and the addition of various modifications
which are commonly done to these models. Exhaust systems also
vary from the original spec. |
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| A more irreverent
description of the California was given by Top Gear’s
James May in CN magazine recently (issue 9, 2007):
‘My favourite is the ‘70s
T3 version……..the seat is broad and soft
and the engine is so grunty you can cruise along counting
individual firing strokes. It’s the lazy rider’s
ultimate touring solution. I owned one for several years
and once didn’t even change gear for over a month’
(A slight exaggeration perhaps!).
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| Moto Guzzi
850 T3 (1975-82)
Slightly overshadowed at it’s launch
in 1975 by the more head turning looks of the California the
standard T3 is still an exceptional touring motorcycle. Superb
handling and brakes allied to the V-twins prodigious mid-range
punch make it an enthralling bike to ride. Although lacking
the California’s luggage carrying capacity it is comfortable
and excels when the roads get twisty.
Our standard T3 model is totally original
and unrestored apart from the exhaust system which has been
painted black and the addition of Ikon rear shock absorbers. |
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When Motor Cycle tested the standard
T3 after it’s launch in 1975 their tester John Nutting
reported:
‘the bike was strong,
quiet and clean as ever, even though it had covered the
previous thousand miles without opening the toolkit or
wielding a rag. In addition, I felt as fresh as when I’d
started out earlier that afternoon. That sort of performance
puts the Moto Guzzi right at the pinnacle of the world’s
best tourers’
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All classic
bikes cost £110 per day (£100 per day for 4 or more
days) and joining our organised ride-outs costs £75
for a couple or £70 for a solo.
Minimum period of hire is two days. Prices shown
are for 2-3 days or 4+ days, priced per day including all taxes
and basic insurance. Motorcycle riders must be 30 years of age
and have held a full motorcycle license for at least three years.
We will take a security deposit of £1,000 against a Visa
or Mastercard before your rental begins t ocover any damage or
loss to the bike or equipment. This deposit cannot be waived
in any circumstance and any damage to the bike or equipment will
be charged against this deposit. This deposit represents your
maximum liability for damage to the bike and equipment in case
of accident or loss. This reserve against your credit card
will be automatically cancelled when you return the bike to us
in good condition.
Our insurance covers the motorcycle and your
liability to any third party but does not cover you, your passenger
or your possessions against injury, damage or loss. We recommend
that you check that your travel insurance covers you for the use
of large-capacity motorcycles during your trip.
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