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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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Top ten Moto Guzzis

More than 12,000 MCN readers have responded to our Biking Britain survey this year, and your combined scores on the bikes you own and love (or hate) have allowed us to put together this definitive list of your top 10 Moto Guzzis. Find a bike for sale now Here are the machines that topped your list of Guzzis: 10 - Moto Guzzi V11 (01-05) £2595-£4395 Overall rating: 70% Info:...

Published on 16 June 2010 in News > First rides & tests.
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Motorcycle insurance bargains: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why MCN is highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there. This time it's the Moto Guzzi Stelvio. Insurance group: 13 Engine: 1151cc V-twin Power: 76bhp Top speed: 140mph Weight: 214kg ...

Published on 13 January 2011 in Insurance > Insurance by bike make.
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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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Motorcycle insurance bargains: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX

Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why MCN is highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there. This time it's the Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX. Insurance group: 13 Engine: 1151cc 4-valve, V-twin Power: 105bhp Top speed: 125mph Weight: 251kg ...

Published on 10 June 2010 in Insurance > Insurance by bike make.
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX full review

The Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the MCN Moto Guzzi Stevlio NTX review "The Moto Guzzi Stelvio is well built, sounds great, stylish, easy to handle, comfortable, practical and comes with that historic Moto Guzzi badge on the tank. It’s not as focussed as the BMW R1200GS Adventure on road and nowhere as accomplished off-road, but..." Read More> Find a Moto...

Published on 03 July 2009 in News > First rides & tests.
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Moto Guzzi reveals endurance racer kit

Moto Guzzi has developed a bolt-on factory kit to transform any clip-on equipped V7 into a replica 1970s endurance racer. The kit has been inspired by the 1969 Moto Guzzi V7 Record prototype, an endurance racer that set numerous speed records for Guzzi, including one at Monza Speedbowl Circuit where the V7 achieved an average speed over 621miles (1000km) at 128mph The Record kit comes with a front fairing and a single-seat unit, with kicked-up spoiler fin and a memory foam seat. The kit is...

Published on 23 March 2012 in News > New bikes.
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio first ride: "Very easy and relaxing to ride"

Moto Guzzi is celebrating it’s 90th birthday with two new Moto Guzzi Stelvio Adventure bikes and a revised Moto Guzzi Norge Tourer. Michael Neeves, Senior Road Tester, has ridden both Stelvios this morning, the £10,549 Stelvio 1200 8V and the £11,749 Stelvio NTX full on adventure version. Find a Moto Guzzi for sale “Both bikes have received extensive modifications including a revised 8 valve engine which produces 105bhp and more torque, new body work, traction control and a new 32 litre fuel...

Published on 06 April 2011 in News > First rides & tests.
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2011 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer - full review

The 2011 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the 2011 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer review "Moto Guzzi’s new V7 Racer is a class act. It’s a special, but full-production, version of the Italian firm’s V7 Classis and comes...

Published on 04 November 2010 in News > First rides & tests.
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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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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 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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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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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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Video: Kawasaki W800 vs Triumph Bonneville vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic

The Kawasaki W800 impressed during its first ride, but how does it compare against its two closest rivals, the Triumph Bonneville and Moto Guzzi V7 Classic? Read this week's MCN for the full test.

Published on 18 March 2011 in News > First rides & tests.
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Video: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport first ride

MCN Man Michael Neeves headed out to Lake Como in Italy to get the first ever ride on the new 4v Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport. Check out the video below to take a tour of the impressive factory and see the bike in action around the lakes.

Published on 05 November 2008 in News > First rides & tests.
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Video: Harley Davidson XR1200 takes on Ducati's GT1000 and the Moto Guzzi Griso

Harley-Davidsons XR1200R challenges the best European retro roadsters available in Ducati's GT1000 and Moto Guzzi's 8v 1200 Griso in our video road test. MCN road tester Adam Child took the motorcycles on a european adventure to the Bikes Classics Festival in Spa, Belgium to see legends such as Agostini and John Surtees compete. Watch the video below to see how the Harley-Davidson got on and read the full article in MCN, Wednesday, July 16, 2008.

Published on 14 July 2008 in News > First rides & tests.
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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
7 owners' ratings	4.1 out of 5	4 out of 5	4.6 out of 5	2.9 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	3.4 out of 5

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MOTO-GUZZI GRISO 1200 (2005-on)

New price: £10,432

Used price: £4,800 to £7,500

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

Used price: £3,900 to £4,300

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 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 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
1 owner ratings	4 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5	3 out of 5	4 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 1200 SPORT 4v (2008-on)

New price: £10,432

Used price: £3,900 to £4,000

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 NORGE (2006-2011)

New price: N/A

Used price: £4,200 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 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 STELVIO (2008-on)

New price: £10,474

Used price: £5,300 to £7,000

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
7 owners' ratings	4.4 out of 5	4.7 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.1 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 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 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

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MOTO-GUZZI STELVIO 8V (2011-on)

New price: £11,632

Used price: £5,500 to £7,000

1151cc - 105 bhp
27 mpg - 192 miles range
Medium seat height (820mm)

Guzzi's take on the adventure bikes can't match the finesse and sophistication of more modern rivals but has charm and usefulness

	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

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MOTO-GUZZI V7 RACER (2011-on)

New price: £8,132

Used price: £6,000 to £8,000

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 NORGE GT 8V (2011-on)

New price: £12,132

Used price: £4,700 to £8,000

1151cc - 102 bhp
40 mpg - 204 miles range
Medium seat height (810mm)

Guzzi's RT-style tourer last got an update in 2011 and it shows. Aging and crude but still useful and charismtaic

	Overall	Ride	Engine	Build	Value	Equipment
MCN ratings	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	3 out of 5	5 out of 5	4 out of 5	4 out of 5
5 owners' ratings	4.2 out of 5	4.8 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4.2 out of 5	4 out of 5