Moto Guzzi

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Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi Reveals All-New 2027 The Trip

Moto Guzzi has been a legendary name in the motorcycle scene for more than a century. Now, the Italian icon has introduced its all-new bike with a decidedly more unconventional name: The Trip. It’s not necessarily the name we would’ve chosen. You can’t say it’s

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Moto Guzzi’s New Factory and Museum Facility Opens Its Doors

Moto Guzzi’s second century carries a distinctly American imprint. Under the direction of U.S. architect Greg Lynn, the historical factory complex in Mandello del Lario in northern Italy has been fundamentally renovated. At the Giornate Mondiali Guzzi in early September 2026, Moto Guzzi unveiled a new, public-facing

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ADV Bikes Without Success

When the BMW R 80 G/S was unveiled for the first time in Avignon, France, on September 1, 1980, none of those present could have guessed it would become a milestone in motorcycle history. Even three weeks later at the IFMA motorcycle exhibition in Cologne, Germany, the first mass-

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Moto Guzzi Announces New Models and Upgrades for 2025

Moto Guzzi, the oldest European motorcycle marque in continuous production, has enjoyed decades of legendary status among riders. In the wake of the EICMA 2024 show in Milan, the brand unveiled its plans for the upcoming 2025 model year. Fans of the V100 Mandello will receive a new toy in

A Year in Review

Our Favorite Motorcycles of 2023

With each new generation, motorcycles become quicker, more powerful, and more technologically savvy. But, we aren't on the hunt for what bikes look great on paper. We look for character, usability, accessibility, and which motorcycles are just plain fun to ride. It's not just about the

Jan/Feb '23

Review: 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S

Moto Guzzi, founded in 1921, is celebrating a century of building motorcycles. The company joins a very small fraternity of manufacturers that have reached this impressive milestone. Technically, the company’s 100th was already in 2021, but the pandemic spoiled the planned festivities. Being Italians, Moto Guzzi simply postponed the

Sep/Oct '19

Review: 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Guzzista Magnet > For almost 100 years Moto Guzzi has enjoyed a loyalty among its fans (known as Guzzistas) born out of an uncanny sense of exclusivity. The company’s bikes exude a “golden age of motorcycling” aura. Since 1921 every machine they’ve built has rolled out of the

Jan/Feb '17

Review: 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

> The name begs explanation, and the PR folks explained the rather unusual MGX-21 moniker as Moto Guzzi Experimental, with 21 referring to the front wheel diameter and the year the company was started (1921). The nickname Flying Fortress came from early viewers’ comments about the hulking appearance of

May/Jun '15

2014 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V: Italian Flair

> Moto Guzzi’s Norge (which means “Norway” in several European languages) was named after a Moto Guzzi’s 4,000-mile journey to Norway and the Arctic Circle in 1928. Styling of the Norge GT looks the part of a proper sport-touring mount with roomy saddlebags, an adjustable

Sep/Oct '13

2013 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring and Custom: Cruisers that Can Carve Corners!

> Moto Guzzi has completely revamped its flagship California model and offers two handsome versions for 2013, the Touring and the Custom. Choose the Touring model and get hard saddlebags, fog lights, a windscreen, and a passenger grab rail. Select the Custom model and get a naked cruiser. Both versions

Jul/Aug '13

Comparison: 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring vs. 2012 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX

> What we have here are birds of a feather, V-twins from the land of Chianti and chiaroscuro that represent two very different interpretations of the fastest growing segment in our little playground—adventure touring. Both marques have a strong touring heritage, so it’s no surprise that they’

Jan/Feb '12

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V

> Let's cut to the chase - I took the 2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V into the wilds of Pennsylvania and felt really connected to this bike. Despite the cold and the rain and the occasional muddy patch, the Norge didn't miss a beat and, more

Sep/Oct '10

2010 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V ABS

At 9,045 feet, Stelvio is the second highest paved mountain pass in the Alps and the highest in the eastern Alps. I can say firsthand that with 60 tight switchbacks, Stelvio truly is a challenge! Moto Guzzi named its 1200cc Stelvio model after the legendary Stelvio Pass for good

Sep/Oct '09

2009 Moto Guzzi Griso 8v

> Don't mistake the Moto Guzzi Griso 8v for a gentlemanly cruiser or a weekend toy for podiatrists and pretenders with more dough than go. Moto Guzzi, the stereotypes suggest, is a lifestyle brand long past its sporting prime, coveted by riders more interested in heritage and logoed

Jul/Aug '08

2008 BMW R 1200 RT vs. 2008 Moto Guzzi Norge

> Each of these machines is powered by a twin-cylinder engine of similar displacement, and a quick perusal of the spec sheets indicates how very similar these sport-tourers are in other respects too. Both machines are built in the shadow of the Alps: Munich to the east and

Mar/Apr '04

Moto Guzzi V-11 Café Sport

> When charging through the spaghetti-strand switchbacks of the Georgia mountains, it's easy to succumb to the allure of Italian cooking  -  Guzzi style. For 2004, the Moto Guzzi kitchen has revamped the menu and added some steamy new items. They're rolling out a sporting standard

Jan/Feb '04

Moto Guzzi Breva V750i.e.

> Fresh air has been blowing through the Moto Guzzi factory in Mandello del Lario ever since Aprilia took over, and owner Ivano Beggio has made sure the entry class wasn't left behind. The company's 750cc Breva is a lot of fun for beginners and old

Jul/Aug '03

Moto Guzzi

> Those comfortable cruisers represent the most popular motorcycle category in the U.S., and Moto Guzzi has composed several variations on this easy-riding theme, each an Italian orchestration built around the same California chassis and engine. Two of them carried the tune like impresarios in a recently conducted

Winter '02

Moto Guzzi California Stone

> In model year 2002, Moto Guzzi debuted the California Stone to succeed the Jackal. Now with several improvements from Aprilia, the new owner, the bike is better  -  easier to ride and much more user-friendly. Concept & Tranformation It's a common marketing practice for European manufacturers to

Fall '02

Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans

> With the revival of the "mythic" Le Mans, Moto Guzzi has added an appealing sport-tourer to the line. And continuing a long-held tradition, the new Le Mans incorporates many elements commonly featured in the brand's other models. Concept & Transformation The name Le

Fall '01

The Indestructibles

> Dual-purpose bikes are becoming more and more popular. No wonder, this type of motorcycle offers a great riding position, a comfortable suspension setup, good power and a tough chassis that handles well on bumpy asphalt streets and gravel roads. My leathers are soaked, my skin underneath, is wet.

Summer '01

Moto Guzzi California Jackal - Triumph Bonneville

> There are more ways to ride your cruiser around than you would expect. RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Cruising & Touring took the opportunity to check the all-round abilities of two classic European bikes on the twisty roads of Georgia and North Carolina. We are riding under a deep green canopy

Spring '01

BMW R1200C / Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter / Moto Guzzi California Special - Comparison Test

> Cruisers probably define the most popular style of American Riding. Because of the comfortable riding position, they offer you the best way to enjoy your ride. And besides, they look cool. Motorcycles from BMW are very popular in this country. The reasons: their good image, they're comfortable,