Moto Guzzi Road Tests & Reviews
Moto Guzzi Motorcycle Guide
Moto Guzzi is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer established in 1921 and is one of seven brands owned by Piaggio. In reviews and guides, the company is noted for its historic role in Italy's motorcycle manufacturing, its prominence worldwide in motorcycle racing, and a series of industry innovations including the first motorcycle centerstand, wind tunnel and eight-cylinder engine (the Moto Guzzi Grand Prix V8 in 1955).
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone: Ridden & Rated
Mark Tuttle
March 7, 2013
The trio of V7s in Moto Guzzi’s 2013 lineup starts with the low-priced Stone, a gutsy name choice meant to convey the bike’s utter simplicity and strength, as in Stone Simple and Rock Solid. No argument there. Although its analog speedo and tach each have LCD readouts for the odometer, tripmeters,... Read more »
Retrospective: Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850: 1972-1974
Clement Salvadori
October 4, 2012
Change can be good, even when it’s incremental. When Moto Guzzi upped the ante with the 850 Eldorado, replacing the 750 Ambassador, it was all good. The new model had a slightly larger engine, another gear in the transmission, neither anything to complain about. This was a big, comfortable motorcycle... Read more »
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Range Changes Everything Yet Remains Faithful to its Heritage
Press Release
September 26, 2012
Moto Guzzi recently released its 2013 V7, which is a completely new motorcycle. The company is Europe’s oldest continuously operating motorcycle manufacturer, and the 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 is led by a more powerful, faster, smoother 90° V-twin engine. Yet, it is still driven by the cardan shaft drive... Read more »
Road Test: 2012 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX
Mark Tuttle
September 4, 2012
If there are any stretches of paved road left in the U.S. with more than 200 miles between gas stations, I’d sure like to know about them. Highway 140 from Winnemucca, Nevada, to Lakeview, Oregon (part of the historic Winnemucca to the Sea Highway), used to be one, but now there’s gas after about... Read more »
New ‘Moto Guzzi Originals’ Microsite Unveiled
Press Release
May 15, 2012
Moto Guzzi USA, the North American importer of the Piaggio Group’s iconic Moto Guzzi motorcycle brand, is introducing Moto Guzzi Originals (motoguzzioriginals.com), a new website for individuals who have a passion for brands and products that create a trend. The microsite invites users to explore the... Read more »
2011 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Road Test
Bill Stermer
April 4, 2012
Vintage motorcycles are incredibly cool, but most riders are reluctant to put up with their drawbacks that can include meager power, lack of reliability and the potentially dangerous inconvenience of anti-stop brakes. What we would really prefer is a classic that performs like a modern bike—or a modern... Read more »
Piaggio Group Americas Introduces Three New Models, Four New Prototypes to North American Market
Press Release
March 20, 2012
Italian manufacturer Piaggio Group, represented in the U.S. by its subsidiary Piaggio Group Americas, gave North American dealers a clear vision of plans for global and market growth during the company’s 2012 dealer meeting in Hollywood, Florida. Led by Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno... Read more »
2011 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Road Test
Kevin Wing
December 28, 2011
Like the chicken or the egg, one wonders what Moto Guzzi decided upon first—the Griso moniker for this motorcycle or its unique design. If the former, I can imagine the artisans at Marabese Design near Milan scratching their heads a bit at first, pondering what a motorcycle named after a muscular bodyguard... Read more »
2011 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Road Test
Rider Magazine
December 15, 2011
photography by Kevin Wing This 2011 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Road Test was originally published in the January 2012 issue of Rider magazine] Apparel: Helmet: HJC Symax II / Jacket & Pants: Olympia Moto Sports Airglide / Boots: Cortech Solution Like the chicken or the egg, one wonders what Moto Guzzi... Read more »
2012 Aprilias & Moto Guzzis – First Look
Greg Drevenstedt
December 8, 2011
Piaggio Group’s two street motorcycle brands, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, are each rolling out a half-dozen models for 2012. 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4 R 2012 Moto Guzzi California 90 Making a comeback, the legendary bad-boy Tuono adds V4 R to its name, thanks to two additional cylinders, 41 more horsepower... Read more »
