Moto Guzzi is one of Italy’s longest lasting manufacturers, first building bikes back in 1921. Long known for its reliable single-cylinder machines, Guzzi began building transverse V-Twins in the late ’60s and haven’t stopped since. Along with Aprilia and Vespa, Guzzi falls under the Piaggio umbrella of companies.
After riding the 2013 Moto Guzzi California, we're convinced it's the best representation yet of Guzzi's transcendence from a quirky, also-ran benchwarmer to a formidable, modernized opponent.
Moto Guzzi's California Custom is a no-frills, stripped-down version of the California's Touring version. Our Euro correspondent recently tested it in Barcelona where he says "each red light meant a drag race was on!"
This year looks like a particularly exciting time to be a motorcyclist, if for no other reason than the variety of bikes available across every category, including electric! Here then is our list of the top 10 bikes we're eager to ride in 2013.
Despite its show-stopping looks and retro heritage, the cafe-inspired Moto Guzzi V7 Racer is ultimately a niche bike that should be admired for its presentation rather than lauded for its performance.
The all-new California 1400 takes a page out of Moto Guzzi's lineage of cruiser and touring models from the past. Headlining news is its engine, the largest-displacement 90-degree V-Twin ever offered from a European manufacturer.
Piaggio re-launched Moto GUzzi's V7 line with three models, the V7 Stone, the V7 Special and the V7 Racer, all powered by an updated 744cc 90-degree V-Twin engine.
Moto Guzzi's V7 Racer exudes speed in a '60s Ace Cafe sorta way. Its throwback-themed appearance regularly provokes admiring comments from passersby who have a high regard for the cafe racer movement.
Equipped with buckhorn bars and floorboards, the Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle is certainly no sportbike, but it'd take a crowbar and sledgehammer to shoehorn this model into any standardized cruiser category.
We try to hold Moto Guzzi to the same exacting standards we do other OEMs, but sometimes we just gotta give the company or its bikes a pass and say, "It's a Guzzi." Sometimes it's a complimentary remark and other times it's a rebuke.
The 2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V is a pretty irresistible sport-touring motorcycle despite its old-fashioned Italian flaws. The engine, new fairing and handling capabilities are fantastic.
In a battle of motorcycles oozing vintage cool, we pit the 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer against the Triumph 2013 Thruxton. It's Italy vs. England in this cafe racer comparo.
BMW's R1200GS has long been the cock of the walk when it comes to big-bore Adventure-Touring bikes, but it's now got competition from Yamaha, Triumph, KTM and Moto Guzzi. Have any of these newer models surpassed the mighty GS as the class benchmark?
What do the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and Japan have in common? Cruisers! We pit iconic motorcycles from Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Moto Guzzi and Honda against each other in our World Cruiser Shootout.
We went back to basics with a look at four liter-plus-sized air-cooled naked Twins to see which would make the best all-around do-it-all motorcycle. Enter the BMW R1200R, Ducati Multistrada 1100, Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 and the Buell XB12X Ulysses.
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Saturday, May 4 marked the 5th annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, California. With such a diverse collection of historical, rare and outrageous motorcycles, the Quail is an event we thoroughly enjoyed attending last year. To commemorate the occasion, this year’s guest of honor was none other than three-time 500cc Grand Prix world champion, and [...] more
If you’ve been anxious to try the new Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom ABS, featuring the largest engine Guzzi has ever built, traction control, rider modes, ABS, cruise control, ride-by-wire and impeccable fit and finish, but didn’t know how to actually get your hands on one, you’re in luck. Moto Guzzi dealers across the country are [...] more
The Piaggio Group reported an 11.6% drop in net sales for the first quarter of 2013, the result of a struggling economy and unseasonably cold weather in Europe and a flatlining two-wheeler market in Vietnam. There was however some good news in North America, Vespa sales in India and a 27.8% increase in Moto Guzzi [...] more
Harley-Davidson dealers outscored dealers from other brands to take the top spot in the Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Motorcycle Industry Study for the second consecutive year. The annual study measures the effectiveness of motorcycle dealerships, rating them on how they perform in different categories, such as inviting customers to sit on a floor [...] more
Moto Guzzi announced the all new California 1400 Custom and Touring models will land at American dealerships on April 15. The 2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring will be priced at $17,990 while the Custom version will be available for $14,990. The two new models form the centerpiece for the Piaggio Group‘s efforts to reinvigorate [...] more
Considering how much his films “Long Way Round” and “Long Way Down” for popularizing the GS, you’d think Scottish actor Ewan McGregor was a BMW guy. His friend and co-star in those two travelogues, Charley Boorman is a BMW brand ambassador, and it’d be easy to assume McGregor is as well. The truth is McGregor, [...] more
The Piaggio Group reported a 7.3% decrease in net sales and a 9.0% decrease in net profit for 2012, thanks in large part to a sharp decline in demand in Europe including an all-time low for motorcycle sales in Italy. Piaggio reported net sales of 1.406 billion euros (US$1.842 billion) in 2012, down from 1.516 [...] more
A pair of muscular-looking V-Twin cruisers sit on a dais in front of a dramatically lit backdrop as attractive female brand representatives greet guests, answer questions and pose for pictures. This scene is fairly commonplace at convention centers during the motorcycle show season, but Moto Guzzi is taking the scenario to a new location: airports. [...] more
As we count down the days until 2013, it’s time for a look back at the year that was in motorcycles. Here now, is our top ten motorcycle news stories of 2012. Check back for three separate lists, our top off-beat motorcycle news stories of the year, ten news stories to look forward to next [...] more
The Piaggio Group announced it has secured a €60 million (US$77.6 million) financing deal with the European Investment Bank to fund the development of new products. The seven-year loan will fund research and development projects at Piaggio’s Italian facilities. The loan is in addition to investments Piaggio already budgeted for the period from 2013 to [...] more
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