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First Look: 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon, Rough and Milano

When the Rough gets going . Moto Guzzi expanded its entry-level lineup with three new variants of the V7 III: the Milano, Carbon and Rough. The new models offer more choices to account for personal style, with the same practical, fun and friendly character of the other V7’s, the basic Stone, swanky Special and café-styled Racer.

EICMA 2017: Moto Guzzi Concept V85

The first example of a new family of motorcycles To the rest of us, 2021 my seem like its a long way away. For Moto Guzzi, the year – and the company’s centenary – are close enough to start planning for. Case-in-point is the Moto Guzzi Concept V85, the first example of a new line of motorcycles that the folks in Mandello del Lario are developing for the celebration.

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone Review

Guzzi's entry-level roadster gets new cylinder heads and other updates Credit: Photos by Max Tanbara After 50 years of production, an Italian classic much like Joe Pesci and Spaghetti O’s, the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is now onto its third iteration of Guzzi’s most popular bike. Doses of change have come alongside the new roman numeral for this entry-level classic that remains a quality and affordable standard. 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone Editor Score: 82.0% Engine 17.0/20 Suspension/Handling 13.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 7.0/10 Brakes 8.0/10 Instruments/Controls 3.0/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 8.0/10 Appearance/Quality 9.0/10 Desirability 8.0/10 Value 9.0/10 Overall Score 82/100 With Moto Guzzi’s signature longitudinally mounted 744cc air-cooled powerplant protruding from its gills, wrapped in a classic-bike bun, alongside modern features such as ABS and traction control, the V7 III Stone is a solid package for the pleasantly affordable $7,990 price tag.

Baggers Brawl

The Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Indian Chieftain, Moto Guzzi MGX21, and Victory Magnum face off in an Old West shootout Credit: Photos by Evans Brasfield | Videos by James Martinec The great American West never suffers fools. When you look at the harsh conditions faced by the hardy souls who set out to claim their fortune in California’s Mojave Desert, the stakes get even higher. Do a little research, and you’ll discover an impressive number of hamlets were born, sometimes prospered, sometimes didn’t, then died – often in dog years.

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Video Preview

A classic reborn again Videos by Evans Brasfield, Brett Colpitts Everyone from hipsters to crusty old fogies loves Guzzi’s V7, or at least the idea and the stature of it. However, it seemed a bit dated, even the V7 II introduced a couple of years ago. For 2017, Guzzi is introducing the V7 III, with an updated double-cradle steel frame with revised geometry and new suspension.

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Preview

Merry 50th Bday V7! 1967-2017 Moto Guzzi celebrates 50 years of V7 models with a third act for the beloved original. Since 1967 the V7 model has stood as the brand ambassador for the Italian company and its transverse Twins.

Heritage Lifestyle Characters Compete On Cool Factor

Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle v. H-D Roadster v. Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer v.

2017 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Preview

Moto Guzzi clearly believes that naked carbon fiber is the new black. Just look at the 2017 MGX–21. Well, the Audace Carbon is following the same eye-catching design cues – which makes sense since both motorcycles are based on the same California 1400 platform.

2016 Moto Guzzi V7 II Stornello First Ride Review

A fun, authentically-styled limited edition Credit: Photos by Evans Brasfield Still need convincing that scrambler-styled motorcycles are hot? Moto Guzzi, a brand long known to march to the beat of a different drummer from the rest of the motorcycling world, has taken its updated-for-2016 V7 II platform and created a limited – and numbered – production scrambler model, the Stornello. In doing so, Moto Guzzi’s design team restyled the V7 II Stone to quite accurately resemble scramblers of the past.

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress First Ride Video Review

A stylish entry into the bagger market <p>The Moto Guzzi MGX 21, aka the Flying Fortress. Moto Guzzi’s take on the American bagger, the MGX is a stylish design exercise powered by a 1380cc transverse V-Twin pumping out 95 horsepower and nearly 90 lb-ft of torque. It’s a high-revving cruiser, which in itself isn’t something you normally say about cruisers.</p> The MGX–21 Flying Fortress is Moto Guzzi’s fourth variation on the California 1400 platform.