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Stunning CB customs unveiled at Wheels and Waves

Honda have unveiled 12 stunning new custom CB1000R builds at the Wheels and Waves festival as a celebration of 50 years of the inline four, which began in 1969 with the original CB750. Jump to Royal Enfield customs Wheels and Waves 2018 Wheels and Waves 2017 The machines have come from all over Europe to Biarritz as part of France’s leading custom motorbike show. Inspiration for the machines has come from far and wide, including endurance racing, the Paris-Dakar and even the humble monkey...

Published on 14 June 2019 in News.
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A glimpse at "motorcycling mecca" - the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

When it comes to biking bucket lists there are a handful of undisputable destinations that’ll take your breath away. A visit to the TT will fry your mind and the barely-controlled chaos of the Nürburgring has to be seen to be believed. But if you want to pore over just about every bike you’ve ever dreamed of, lusted over, or seen in magazines, and all lovingly presented like two-wheeled pieces of art, you have to see the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Alabama, USA, at least once. One of...

Published on 06 May 2019 in Advice > Travelling touring.
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The UK's best biker cafés

The best motorbike cafés in the UK are places to meet, eat and socialise with likeminded people who love motorcycles. So it stands to reason that MCN will review them to let you know which ones are best. Our test team have spent hours riding around the country to sample what's on offer nationwide. We haven’t just visited nice cafés that tolerate bikers – or don’t even notice that you didn’t arrive in a car – we’ve been selecting the places that revel in two-wheeled business, the places that...

Published on 01 May 2019 in Advice > Best.
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Intermot: Moto Guzzi unveil V9 Bobber Sport

Moto Guzzi have unveiled a new Sport version of their Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, featuring oversized tyres, a lower single seat and black pipework in an attempt to look mean and moody. The Guzzi also has retro-style rubber fork gaiters, cut-down front mudguard and a lowered headlight, which is framed by a new aluminum fly screen. To help compliment the low-slung riding position, the sporty retro also gets lower drag bars, with shorter risers. MORE INTERMOT 2018 NEWS The all new Suzuki Katana 2019...

Published on 02 October 2018 in News > New bikes.
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Moto Guzzi Open House biking festival returns for 2018

Moto Guzzi Open House 2018 returns for the third time running at the historic Mandello del Lario factory in September. Thousands of Brand of the Eagle enthusiasts are set to invade the factory, with opportunities to sit on some new bikes, visit the opening of the new Moto Guzzi Museum and shop the Italian firm’s merchandise. Free test rides at Moto Guzzi Village During the course of the weekend fans can also register for free test rides. The Moto Guzzi Village, which will be erected especially...

Published on 17 July 2018 in News.
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Revisited: Moto Guzzi V7 Café Classic

The Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic is a brilliant introduction to the world of retro motorcycles and offered Senior Online Reporter, Dan, a brief eye-opening glimpse into the genre. Producing less than 50bhp and offering a relaxed riding position, it encourages you to slow down, relax and take in the views - a perfect bike for a British summer's day. What we said then “Powered by Guzzi’s small block 750 Nevada V-twin powertrain in an old school twin shock chassis, it’s a dinky, cute...

Published on 06 July 2018 in News.
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Bike of the day: Moto-Guzzi V7

Why it’s MCN’s pick: Moto-Guzzi’s entry to the old-looking-but-actually-new bike class makes sense of the whole category. Classic styling, simple equipment, excellent riding experience and modern reliability make the V7 an absolute pleasure to own. The lack of power will disappoint if you’re a spirited rider, but that’s not really what they’re for. You’ll smile from ear to ear every time you walk up to it. What the seller says: “2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Special. Good condition, low mileage and just...

Published on 07 June 2018 in Promos.
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Bike of the day: Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

Why it’s MCN’s pick: Triumph’s Bobber was the firm’s fastest selling model ever in 2017, so there is certainly an appetite out there for this style of bike. So why not give this Italian example a shot? The V9 Bobber, which is Guzzi’s take on the theme, is a bit of a weird old beast and its fat balloon tyres do some strange old things to its handling, but it is certainly a head turner. This is one of the few used examples out there, which isn’t surprising as the bike was only launched in 2016.

Published on 11 March 2018 in Promos.
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Three’s the magic number for the updated Moto Guzzi V7 III

Looking at the new Moto Guzzi V7 III (the model tested here is the Special, but there is also a Stone and Anniversario) you would be forgiven for thinking not a lot has changed, but you would be very wrong. It may have the same retro styling as the outgoing V7 II, but the III features a new chassis and shocks with improved damping characteristics to boost its agility. The riding position has been tweaked to make it more comfortable, the seat’s design revised and the overall styling altered. But...

Published on 30 June 2017 in News > First rides & tests.
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Bike of the day: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

Today's bike of the day is an adventure bike for those looking for something a little different, a 2008 Moto Guzzi Stelvio. Seller says "Cracking Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8v in black, this bike comes with both original handbook and service book with FSH, lots of paper work receipts and service stamps, both keys, Moto Guzzi alarm system, oxford heated grips, Guzzi panniers, engine bars, bash plate, hugger, hand guards, just MOT'd in April, a really tidy well maintained bike with all the extras you...

Published on 26 May 2017 in Promos.
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Devitt MCN Festival 2019: the highlights

Well that's it for another year at the Devitt MCN Festival. We had more than 20,000 people attend during the weekend, and despite a little rain on Saturday, we're thrilled to report that the atmosphere was fantastic and people seemed to have a wonderful time. Read on for a roundup of the best bits, live from our team of reporters on site. In particular, the Bikes for Sale Live Pavilion was a roaring success, with several sales and huge amounts of interest. For example, this 2018 BMW G310R...

Published on 19 May 2019 in News.
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2019 Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show is roaring success

Blue skies on Saturday morning heralded the return of the Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show to the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh at the weekend. More than 15,000 show-goers streamed through the gates, eager to shake off the shackles of winter and celebrate the onset of the riding season by checking out the latest models, snapping up some new kit and drooling over an incredible array of customs and classics. The vast Highland Hall welcomed all-comers with great displays from many of...

Published on 11 March 2019 in News.
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 spotted testing

This video captured by an Italian Moto Guzzi fan is the first to show the forthcoming Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 in running form. Until now, the motorcycle has only be seen in leaked pictures from a dealer meeting last year, who were shown the machine in prototype form. The motorcycle has since been changed, and this video shows the motorcycle in an advanced state of development, and undisguised by Moto Guzzi. The motorcycle is due to be released at the EICMA show in Milan...

Published on 02 August 2007 in News.
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Bike of the day: Triumph Bonneville Bobber

Since its introduction in 2017, the Triumph Bonneville Bobber has been a huge hit. Combining post-war styling with modern day performance, the 1200cc Bobber goes, corners and steers like a decent roadster, whilst retaining a cool, low-slung image. Using the same parallel-twin lump as the Bonneville T120, the Bobber actually develops an additional 10% more power and torque at 4500rpm, giving it a great sense of urgency, whilst remaining calm and controlled. MORE MCN BIKES FOR SALE KTM Duke Honda...

Published on 19 November 2018 in Promos.
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Video: Moto Guzzi MGS-01

While on a track day at Almeria, MCN's Michael Neeves spotted this beautiful Moto Guzzi MGS-01. Our video tests normally focus on brand new models, but in this case we had to make an exception... Read the Moto Guzzi MGS-01 review Find a Moto Guzzi MGS-01 for sale

Published on 12 November 2009 in News > First rides & tests.
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Milan show video: Moto Guzzi concept bikes

These Moto Guzzi concepts were revealed at the EICMA show in Milan. Using the latest 110bhp four-valve per cylinder version of the air-cooled transverse Moto Guzzi v-twin, the machines concentrate on compact size and minimalist style. Moto Guzzi concepts '80% production ready' Latest news from the Milan show

Published on 12 November 2009 in News > New bikes.
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Video: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport vs BMW R1200R

Moto Guzzi and BMW both now offer sportier roadster twins in the shape of the new 1200 Sport and R1200R but is that where the similarities end? Check out the video below to see what MCN’s Road Test Editor, Phil West, thought of the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport and the BMW R1200R. So is it the character of the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport or the class of the BMW R1200R that wins Phil West over? Check out the full road test including specification details in this week’s MCN, available from Wednesday,...

Published on 31 October 2007 in News > First rides & tests.
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First ride: Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic and Griso SE

Moto Guzzi's two new stars for 2009 are the V7 Café Classic and Griso S.E. MCN Executive Editor Phil West has just sampled them in Rome. Here are his first impressions. "The Café Classic is a café racer version of the V7 Classic retro roadster launched last year. That bike, powered by the 750 Nevada V-twin powerplant in an 'old school' twin shock chassis with styling inspired by the Guzzi V7 of the early '70s, proved to be a sweet, easy-going roadster in a similar vein to Triumph's 800...

Published on 20 March 2009 in News > First rides & tests.
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Video: Moto Guzzi V7 Racer in action

Moto Guzzi have produced this official promo video for their chrome-clad V7 Racer. Moto Guzzi V7 Racer unveiled Watch the clip for a glimpse at the development process behind the new bike - from initial sketches to final production - as well as some nice shots of the finished bike in action:

Published on 20 September 2010 in News > New bikes.
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MCN Motorcycle Show Video: Moto Guzzi concept

You can see the Moto Guzzi V12X Concept for the first time in the UK at the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show this week. The V12X is a minimalist road-orientated supermoto designed to give us a glimpse of the Guzzi road bikes of the future. Video: 2010 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show preview Watch the video for a closer look at the Guzzi Concept's fine points.

Published on 05 February 2010 in News > New bikes.
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MOTO-GUZZI V11 (2001-2005)

New price: N/A

1064cc - 91 bhp
45 mpg - 180 miles range
Medium seat height (800mm)

"A worthy, good-looking if heavy roadster using Moto Guzzi's traditional and characteristic transverse 1100 V-twin"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
8 owners' ratings	4.3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI BREVA 1200 (2005-2011)

New price: N/A

1064cc - 86 bhp
42 mpg - 190 miles range
Medium seat height (800mm)

"A very decent all rounder"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5
4 owners' ratings	4.5 out of 5	3.8 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI CALIFORNIA (1997-2012)

New price: N/A

1064cc - 75 bhp
44 mpg - 180 miles range
Low seat height (760mm)

"Italian with real history; not superb at anything it's a great all rounder"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	2 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
8 owners' ratings	4.3 out of 5	4.1 out of 5	4.6 out of 5	3.1 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	3.6 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI GRISO 1200 (2005-on)

New price: £10,432

1064cc - 91 bhp
34 mpg - 130 miles range
Medium seat height (800mm)

"A strikingly styled, well built roadster that's a match for the best from anywhere"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
6 owners' ratings	3.8 out of 5	3.5 out of 5	3.3 out of 5	3.8 out of 5	3.8 out of 5	4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI 1200 SPORT (2006-on)

New price: £9,374

1151cc - 95 bhp
48 mpg - 165 miles range
Medium seat height (800mm)

"A great, old school roadster for manly types"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5
6 owners' ratings	4.3 out of 5	4.2 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	3.8 out of 5	4.2 out of 5	4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI NEVADA 750 (1991-2012)

New price: N/A

744cc - 48 bhp
58 mpg - 175 miles range
Medium seat height (760mm)
Suitable for A2 licence

"A modest cruiser which is a surprisingly competent all-round bike"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	2 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5
2 owners' ratings	4.5 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI STELVIO (2008-on)

New price: £10,474

1151cc - 76 bhp
27 mpg - 140 miles range
High seat height (865mm)

"Not as fast, light or focussed (as BMW's GS) but it doesn't take itself as seriously, either"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
8 owners' ratings	4.4 out of 5	4.8 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.1 out of 5	4.3 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI NORGE (2006-2011)

New price: N/A

Used price: £3,900 to £6,600

1151cc - 95 bhp
47 mpg - 235 miles range
Medium seat height (800mm)

"Soft suspension and a relaxed riding position lets you take full advantage of its 200-mile plus tank range"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
8 owners' ratings	4.6 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4.1 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.5 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI V7 CLASSIC (2008-on)

New price: £6,932

744cc - 48 bhp
55 mpg - 140 miles range
Medium seat height (805mm)
Suitable for A2 licence

"Stylish, useful, charismatic and simply a nice motorcycle"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
6 owners' ratings	3.8 out of 5	4.2 out of 5	4 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.2 out of 5	4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI 1200 SPORT 4v (2008-on)

New price: £10,432

1151cc - 105 bhp
32 mpg - 192 miles range
Medium seat height (800mm)

"What it lacks in performance, it makes up in character"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
5 owners' ratings	3.6 out of 5	3.4 out of 5	3.6 out of 5	3.2 out of 5	3.6 out of 5	3.2 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI BELLAGIO 940 (2007-2012)

New price: N/A

935cc - 74 bhp
45 mpg - 155 miles range
Low seat height (780mm)

"For a roadster/cruiser it's undeniably stylish, well-equipped, has a fruity motor, fun handling and is good value, too"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
6 owners' ratings	4.7 out of 5	4.7 out of 5	4.8 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.7 out of 5	4.3 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI V7 CAFE CLASSIC (2009-2013)

New price: N/A

744cc - 48 bhp
46 mpg - 175 miles range
Medium seat height (805mm)
Suitable for A2 licence

"What makes it great is how beautifully and classily it's put together"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
1 owner ratings	5 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	5 out of 5	5 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI DAYTONA (1992-1999)

New price: N/A

1064cc - 102 bhp
44 mpg - 155 miles range
Medium seat height (810mm)

"Fuelling problems spoil the performance a bit, but there's a brutal elegance about the Daytona"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	2 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5
2 owners' ratings	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4 out of 5	5 out of 5	3 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI MGS-01 (2004-2006)

New price: N/A

1225cc - 121 bhp
37 mpg - 145 miles range
Medium seat height (820mm)

"A high-tech 21st century chassis with an intelligently updated version of the V-twin engine"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	2 out of 5	2 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI V7 RACER (2011-on)

New price: £8,132

Used price: £6,300 to £6,500

744cc - 49 bhp
45 mpg - 170 miles range
Medium seat height (805mm)
Suitable for A2 licence

"A class act. Special version of V7 Classic comes with an unbelievable raft of goodies"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	5 out of 5	5 out of 5	5 out of 5
5 owners' ratings	4.6 out of 5	4.2 out of 5	3.8 out of 5	5 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4.4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI CENTAURO (1996-2000)

New price: N/A

992cc - 95 bhp
43 mpg - 160 miles range
Medium seat height (775mm)

"Handled poorly, rode harshly and the odddly shaped saddle left the rider feeling perched on an upturned canoe"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	2 out of 5	2 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	2 out of 5	2 out of 5
1 owner ratings	4 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI 1100 SPORT (1995-2000)

New price: N/A

1064cc - 90 bhp
44 mpg - 155 miles range
Medium seat height (810mm)

"Too heavy, too old fashioned for seriously fast motorcycling"

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
3 owners' ratings	4.7 out of 5	4.7 out of 5	4.7 out of 5	4 out of 5	4.7 out of 5	4.3 out of 5