Moto Guzzi V12 Concepts Win Design Award
Moto Guzzi V12 concepts win design award
Motorcycle Design Association President Glynn Ker presented the award to Moto Guzzi s parent company Piaggio for the V12 Strada, V12 LM and V12 X concepts, recognizing the three models as the best motorbike design in the world of two wheels. Lopez Dario, a representative of Piaggios design team, accepted the award.
The three V12 concepts share several design elements and are based on the same transversely mounted 1,151cc four-valve 90 degree Twin engine. The products by former Ducati designers Miguel Galluzzi and Pierre Terblanche, each V12 model have the tank, saddle and tail integrated in a monocoque structure. The passenger foot pegs are attached to the swingarm for a floating suspended appearance.
The V12 LM has an adjustable fairing and uses cameras and LCD screens instead of mirrors. The seat and gas tank flip open with a hinge located at the front of the gas tank revealing the top of the frame, though it isnt clear what purpose that serves.
The V12 Strada is more of a daily commuter with touring-style handlebars and larger tail fairing for passenger riding.
The V12 X offers a more aggressive design with a sports-like chassis set-up, longer suspension travel and aggressive riding position. The X also has a banana-seat similar to the one seen on the Aprilia Mana X concept from the 2008 EICMA show.
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