Few commerical enterprises can say they have been in business for 100 years or more. Even fewer motorcycles companies reach that mark. This month Moto Guzzi reaches that mark.
Moto Guzzi started after the first World War by veterans who had decided to go into the motorcycle business as soon as the war ended. The motorcycle company they created would go on to have a big impact on the industry.
A short list of Moto Guzzi’s achievements include:
- 14 World Championship Titles
- 15 World Speed Records
- The first use of wind tunnels for testing design
Moto Guzzi was also one of the first motorcycles to reach the artic circle when, in 1928, a GT500 Norge, ridden by a brother of the founder, made the journey.
They also tried out an eight cylinder 500cc race bike out in 1955. It could reach over 170 MPH! While they had a technically advanced engine, the rest of the motorcycle was not able to keep up with the engine technology and it was shelved. It would be decades before racers would again be hitting 170 MPH on the track.
The unique and “quirky” Moto Guzzi has fans all over the world and those fans will have a chance to own a special “Centennial” edition of the following motorcycles.
- 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 100th Anniversary: MSRP $9,190 / late March
- 2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 100th Anniversary: MSRP $10,690 / July
- 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Adventure 100th Anniversary: MSRP $13,190 / late April
Congratulations to Moto Guzzi and here is to the next 100 years!
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 