Moto Guzzi Motorcycles: Modeloverviews - History

The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi : 100th Anniversary Edition - Every Model Since 1921

This book, written by respected motorcycle expert Ian Falloon, offers enthusiasts a thorough review of Guzzi's storied 100-year history via all of its production models.
The oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production, Italy's Moto Guzzi has built some of the most iconic motorcycles ever produced. Established in 1921, the company is one of the most traditional motorcycle makers and also one of the most innovative.

Carlo Guzzi's first engine design, a horizontal single, defined Moto Guzzi's road-going motorcycles for the company's first 45 years. In the 1950s, Moto Guzzi experienced tremendous success in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Today, Moto Guzzi has a higher profile than ever, thanks to its popularity among enthusiast celebrities like Ewan McGregor.

This new edition of The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi includes a 100th anniversary introduction, new photography, and additional pages to cover the newest models from 2018 to 2020. All of Moto Guzzi's production models are covered in detail, including the groundbreaking Falcone, the V-8 Grand Prix racers, the V7 Sport, the Ambassador, the Eldorado, the Le Mans, the Daytona, right up to today's the complete range of modern bikes including the V7, Griso, Stelvio, and V9.
Celebrate a century of iconic Moto Guzzi machines, model by stunning model.

Moto Guzzi Motorcycles - Since 1921

There are many ways of designing a motorcycle, but it takes a great deal of artistic sensitivity to create a legend from only two cylinders. That is exactly what Moto Guzzi, the prestige manufacturer in Mandello del Lario, has done. Active in motorcycle construction since 1920, particularly in the years after 1945 it created motorcycles that made history, especially those with the powerful V-twin engine installed lengthwise in the chassis.

For forty years the V-twin four-stroke engine has been the Italian company's flagship. The fine Italians, Le Mans, and California types, and the small 125s, 250s and 350s are described here with accuracy and detail. This comprehensive volume describes all models and technical details.

As is the style of the authors, they also provide background information about the company and the industry. It is not all about machines and horsepower, but also the people who put their stamp on the operations: not only a treat for fans of serious technical information, but a gripping story as well.

Moto Guzzi, tous les modèles depuis 1921

Moto Guzzi est la plus ancienne marque de moto européenne encore en activité. Fondée en 1921 à Mandello del Lario, sur le lac de Côme dans le nord de l'Italie, sa production ininterrompue depuis lors s'est toujours distinguée par ses innovations, ses solutions techniques originales et un exceptionnel palmarès en compétition.

Les créations de Carlo Guzzi, du célèbre monocylindre horizontal des années 1920 au fabuleux V8 des années 1950, ont marqué à jamais l'histoire mondiale de la moto et donné naissance à une série de machines légendaires.
"Moto Guzzi, tous les modèles depuis 1921" retrace l'intégralité de ce parcours exceptionnel, modèle par modèle, des origines à nos jours.

Moto Guzzi 100 Anni

1921-2021. One hundred years of motorcycle production is a milestone few companies around the world can boast: Moto Guzzi is one of them.
The objective of this book is to trace the fundamental episodes in the company history, with a selection of the most significant road-going, off-road, racing and prototype models.
A book in which the story of the firm founded at Mandello del Lario, and still today operating out of the original factory, intertwines with the technological evolution of the bikes that, thanks to the talents of Carlo Guzzi, Giulio Cesare Carcano, Lino Tonti and many other valid designers, have marked a century of motorcycling history.

The Normale, the first of the line, the Norge, with its flexible frame, the pre-war racers that succeeded in clinching the Tourist Trophy, the fabulous eight-cylinders, the unforgettable V7 of the 1960s - with that powertrain architecture that has remained intact through to the present day - and on to further more recent icons are all featured here.

The description of each model features a contextual historical overview, a brief technical file and invaluable archive images and specially commissioned photos. There are also fascinating profiles on riders, technological features and figures from the world of Guzzi. An authentic almanac providing a convenient overview of the history of one of the motorcycling world's most prestigious marques.

Text in Italian.