Moto Guzzi Motorcycles
Founded: 1921
Age: 103 years
Country: Italy
Website: www.motoguzzi.com
Total series: 48
Active series: 1
Discontinued series: 47
Motorcycles from the Moto Guzzi Motorcycle Company are known as the official motorcycles of Italy. They have been around since 1921 and during the early years, Moto Guzzi manufactured high performance horizontal single cylinder motorbikes. They were also the first company to research, develop and create "swing arm" style rear suspension. One of the main features that set Moto Guzzi apart from other bikes of their class was the use of a unique integrated hydraulic braking system. Their engine is actually bullet proof and quite reliable. Moto Guzzi has a high performance percentage, is trouble free and makes riding a pleasure. Nothing can be compared to the thrill of riding one of these attractive Moto Guzzi bikes.
Active series
Discontinued series
Brand timeline
1921
- founded in Mandello del Lario
1935
- Double victory in Isle of Man TT
1946
- formally incorporated as Moto Guzzi S.p.A.
1953
- First of 5 consecutive 350cc world championship
1964
- Carlo Guzzi dies in November
1967
- SEIMM (Società Esercizio Industrie Moto Meccaniche) takes ownership
1973
- Alejandro de Tomaso purchases Moto Guzzi along with Benelli and Maserati
1976
- Release of the 850 Le Mans
2004
- Moto Guzzi bought by Piaggio