Which Moto Guzzi is the best?
Which Moto Guzzi is the best?
Top 10 timeless Moto Guzzi motorcycles – and their values
- Moto GuzziOtto V8 racer.
- Moto Guzzi 1971-74 V7 Sport.
- Moto Guzzi 1976 Le Mans 850 Mk1.
- Moto Guzzi 1980-92 Monza 500 Targa 750.
- Moto Guzzi 1990-94 1000S.
- Moto Guzzi 1999-2004 V11 series.
- Moto Guzzi 2004-06 MGS-01.
- Moto Guzzi 2013-2020 California 1400.
What is the Moto Guzzi logo?
The history of Moto Guzzi’s logo Only Guzzi’s and Parodi’s initials appeared because the third partner had in the meantime died in a plane crash. The mythical eagle that first appeared in 1924 was indeed meant to commemorate their unfortunate companion who had died in flight.
Where are Moto Guzzi parts made?
MANDELLO DEL LARIO, Italy — A motorcycle factory sits on the edge of Lake Como in a little town that proudly proclaims itself “La Citta della Moto Guzzi” — the city of Moto Guzzi. Artisans have been hand-fabricating motorcycle parts here since 1921. Lately the venerable Mandello plant is working overtime.
Are Moto Guzzi hand built?
Hand built in the Mandello del Lario plant, where Moto Guzzi bikes have been turned out without interruption since 1921, the California 1400 models stand out for the attention to craftmanshipwith which each single component is assembled.
What is a Moto Guzzi V50?
The original Moto Guzzi V50 was the brainchild of chief designer Lino Tonti and hailed as a ‘magnificent design’ by Mike Nicks, then editor of Bike magazine when the machine was unveiled at the Cologne Show in 1976.
How much horsepower does a V50 Monza have?
The V50 Monza was the baby brother to the V7 and LeMans models. Displacing a modest 500cc and producing an even more modest 48 horsepower, the Monza configuration provided for bigger valves and different carbs over that of the standard V50. With a dry weight of 355 pounds, the Monza is no high performance scooter.
What do you think about the v50ii?
The V50II is another of my (many) hop up projects. At present I’ve upgraded to V50III pistons and valves/springs. Since the later piston uses a bigger wristpin I put in Carrillo rods instead of spending the money on stock rods. I’ve lightened the flywheel quite a bit and had all the rotating/thrashing parts balanced.
How big are the valves on the v50ii heads?
36.8mm intake valves and 31.75 exhaust valves with 7.15mm stems. That had purpose built heads designed for racing, but Craig has been doing a lot of reshaping/filling in the V50II heads which will have valves nearly as big but with 1.65mm smaller stems (less restriction).
