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1926 Moto Guzzi C4V 500 |
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1928 Moto Guzzi 500S |
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| 1931 Moto Guzzi GT2VT (Corsa) long distance
racer |
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This bike was orginally a GT16 and was
transported to the racing dept in 1931.
Frame was lightened and stronger and built
in with a 2VT racing engine. It was prepared
for the "Marcia dell 12 ore"at
Gorizia which was riden on the 16 of april
in 1931 with riders "U. Prini and
T.Bandini.
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1931 Moto Guzzi Sport 15, 500cc |
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The design of the Sport 15 engine goes
back to the early twenties: it's a remarkable
engine with its horizontal cylinder, radial
finning to enhance cooling and big but slender
exposed flywheel; the idea behind this construction
being to keep the engine's main bearings
close together. The machine's frame with
widely splayed and braced front down tubes
is very rigid and the low, horizontal position
of the engine and gearbox ensure good road
holding and handling. This Bosch-equipped
machine is in unrestored condition. |
1934 Moto Guzzi Sport 15, 500cc |
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1934 Moto Guzzi S Rigida, 500cc |
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1936 Moto Guzzi V, 500cc |
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Introduced in 1934, the V was a significant
model for the Guzzi company. The new overhead
valve engine and four speed gearbox would
remain in production for the next three
decades, evolving and adapting to applications
as diverse as the sporting Falcone Sport
to delivery trikes to pure competition machines
such as the Condor. The first V series machines
were offered with either a rigid or sprung
frame of largely tubular construction and
twin exhausts. |
| 1937 Moto Guzzi Egretta PL |
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1946 Moto Guzzi Dondolino |
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1947 Moto Guzzi Astore, 500cc |
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| 1947 Moto Guzzi Moto Leggera 80cc 2-stroke |
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This iconic Italian machine was manufactured
between 1946 and 1954.They were originally
65cc, but believe this one had the upgrade
kit.
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| 1947 Moto Guzzi Dondolino 500cc |
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The Guzzi Dondolino was given as a gift
to Liberati by his co-workers at the Steel
Factory of Terni. They put together a
part of their wages to buy a bike that
would finally allow Liberati, of whom
they understood the great talent, to race
and win. Liberati won’t frustrate
their expectations. |
| 1948 Moto Guzzi Airone Sport |
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250cc.
Moto
Guzzi Airone gallery |
| Moto Guzzi Falcone |
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Effectively replacing the GTV500 as
Moto Guzzi's premier road-going sports
bike, the Falcone was introduced in 1950
(though its predecessor lived on as the
softer-edged Astore until 1953). Born
of a golden era for the Italian manufacturer
(Guzzis won the 250cc World Championship
twice between 1949-1952 and then took
the 350cc title every year from 1953-1957),
the Falcone has since become regarded
as one of the world's 'most romantic bikes'.
Characterised by its bright red livery
and air cooled flat single-cylinder 500cc
engine (complete with 'bacon slicer' flywheel
guard), it derived its constant mesh gearbox
design from the firm's Dondolino road-racer.
Reputedly capable of some 85mph, its low-revving
power delivery makes for a friendly ride. |
Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport |
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Introduced in 1950 the Falcone was
at the time the most desirable of the
big Guzzi's, something which has not changed
in the intervening 50 years. Offered in
Turismo and Sport guises the machines
are renowned for their "long legged"
power delivery and stable handling. Differences
between the two variants were comparatively
few, the Sport benefiting from 3.98:1
top gear ratio, the Tourismo's being 4.32:1.
Alloy wheel rims, rearward mounted footrests
and lower handlebars were among the other
differences. Recent revivals of events
such as the Giro have resulted in demand
for Falcone's increasing dramatically.
Engine - 498cc, air-cooled OHV flat
single
Horsepower - 23bhp @ 4500rpm
Top Speed - 85 mph
Transmission - 4 speed
Frame - tubular/plate, twin downtubes
Launch date - 1950 |
| 1950 Moto Guzzi Galetto |
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192cc |
| 1951 Moto Guzzi 65 |
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| 1951 Moto Guzzi Guzzino |
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65cc. |
| 1952 65cc Moto Guzzi Motoleggera |
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Motoleggera 65 or Guzzino (little
Guzzi) which went on sale at the beginning
of 1946. It was simple, being a bicycle
frame with a pressed steel swing arm
attached at the rear and controlled
by two springs, pressed steel girder
forks, all rolling along on 26 inch
wheels. The engine was a masterpiece
being a two stroke rotary valve unit,
mated to a three speed gearbox that
would allow it to do 30 mph up hill
despite a modest 2hp. As with most Italian
bikes some examples were tuned and raced,
the factory assisting with after-market
kits. Here is a slightly later 1952
model, which has the benefit of hydraulic
forks and damped rear suspension
Image kindly provided by www.cheffins.co.uk.
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| 1951 Moto Guzzi 350 Single Camshaft |
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This rare Moto Guzzi 350 single cam
from 1951 was ridden at the time by Arthur
Weeler and the frame was also personally
designed by him. |
| 1953 Moto Guzzi Tipo B |
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65cc |
| 1953 Moto Guzzi 350 Twin Camshaft |
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This rare 350 Moto Guzzi from 1953 is
in exceptional condition. Single cylinder,
twin cam, 6 speed gearbox it was ridden
in the 50's by Maurice Kaan. Restored
in 1980 it is in perfect running order.
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| 1955 Moto Guzzi Lusso |
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| 1955 Moto Guzzi Galletto |
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| 1958 Moto Guzzi Zigolo |
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98cc. |
| 1959 Moto Guzzi Cardellino, 73cc |
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| 1959 Moto Guzzi Ercole |
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| 1961 Moto Guzzi Ladola Gran Turismo |
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235cc. |
| 1963 Moto Guzzi Zigolo |
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It was built around 1982 with new spares
by the famous Stanley Woods who was the
Moto Guzzi agent in Dublin in the 1950
& 1960's. 110cc. |
| 1964 Moto Guzzi Stornello Sport |
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| 1965 Moto Guzzi Lodola |
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235cc |
| 1965 Moto Guzzi Sport 125 |
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| 1965 Moto Guzzi Stornello Sport 125 |
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1966 Moto Guzzi Stornello Regolarità
125
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| 1967 Moto Guzzi Dingo Cross II |
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50cc |
| 1967 Moto Guzzi Dingo |
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50cc. |
| 1967 Moto Guzzi Trotter |
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38cc. |
| 1968 Moto Guzzi Dingo |
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49cc |
| 1968 Moto Guzzi 500 Falcon |
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| 1969 Moto Guzzi Stornello 160 |
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| 1969 Moto Guzzi V7 |
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Moto
Guzzi V7 gallery |
| 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador |
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750cc. |
| 1971 Moto Guzzi V7 Special |
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750cc |
| Moto Guzzi Stornello Turismo |
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| 1971 Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone |
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| 1971 Moto Guzzi Ambassador |
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750cc. |
| 1972 Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado |
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| 1973 Moto Guzzi 850T |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
per cylinder. |
| 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado |
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| 1973 Moto Guzzi Cardellino |
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| 1973 Moto Guzzi Stornello |
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1973 Moto Guzzi Militaire |
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| 1974 Moto Guzzi N Falcone |
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Image supplied by www.andybuysbikes.com |
| 1974 Moto Guzzi 250 TS |
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| 1974 Moto Guzzi 350 GTS |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
four cylinder, OHV. |
| 1974 Moto Guzzi 400 GTS |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
four cylinder, OHV. |
| 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado |
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950cc. |
| 1974 Moto Guzzi 850 California |
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1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850cc Police
Special |
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Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1 |
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Engine - 844cc, air-cooled transverse
V-twin
Horsepower - 71bhp
Top Speed - 130 mph
Produced - 1975-1980
Moto
Guzzi Le Mans gallery |
| Moto Guzzi V1000 |
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Moto
Guzzi V1000 Automatic road test
Moto
Guzzi V1000 Gallery |
| 1975 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
per cylinder. |
| 1975 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 California |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
per cylinder. |
| 1975 Moto Guzzi 900cc |
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| 1975 Moto Guzzi 750 S3 |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
per cylinder. |
| 1975 Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone |
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Ex military, 500cc |
| 1976 Moto Guzzi T3 |
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| 1976 Moto Guzzi 250 TS |
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Air cooled, two stroke, parallel twin,
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1976 Moto Guzzi 350 GTS |
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| 1977 Moto Guzzi 254 |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
four cylinder, OHV. |
| 1977 Moto Guzzi 125 Co-Uno |
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| 1978 Moto Guzzi 1000SP |
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| 1979 Moto Guzzi 125 2C 4T |
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Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin
cylinder, OHC. |
1979 Moto Guzzi V50 MkII, 490cc |
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Moto
Guzzi V50 gallery |
| 1979 Moto Guzzi T3 |
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| 1979 Moto Guzzi 125 2C 4T |
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- Air cooled, four stroke, parallel
twin cylinder, OHC
- 110 kg
- 5 speed
- 16bhp @ 10,600rpm
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| 1979 Moto Guzzi T3 California |
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| 1980 Moto Guzzi SP1000 |
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V-Twin, air-cooled. |
| 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T4 |
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| 1981 Moto Guzzi Imola |
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350cc. |
| 1980 Moto Guzzi 350 Imola |
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| 1981 Moto Guzzi California Mk2 |
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| 1982 Moto Guzzi Imola 350 |
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| 1982 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 |
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Moto Guzzi 750S |
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Engine - 748cc, OHV V-twin
Horsepower - 53bhp @ 6300rpm
Top Speed - 123 mph
Transmission - 5 speed, shaft
Frame - Twin cradle, demountable lower
rails
Brakes - Twin discs/disc in Guzzi linked
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| 1983 Moto Guzzi 1000SP Mk2 |
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The V-Twin in the SP is 948.8cc. Bore
is 88mm, stroke is 78mm. Cylinders are
angled 90° apart, sticking out to
the sides of the motorcycle. Between the
cylinders is a single camshaft, shoving
pushrods that move rocker arms that open
the two valves in each cylinder. The camshaft
is run by a duplex chain on the front
of the engine, a chain that also spins
the oil pump. A pair of contact breaker
points in a housing on top of the engine
controls ignition. |
| 1983 Moto Guzzi 850 T5 |
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| 1983 Moto Guzzi 850 T5 TR500 N4 |
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The 844cc T-5 is one of the first Italian
street bike (besides certain high-buck
Bimotas) to hit these US shores with 16-inch
wheels in the 80s. With the new small
spinners the T-5 should have the quick
steering response of a smaller motorcycle,
while retaining the big-bike torque and
ridability of an 850. Along with the front
and rear 16s comes a new suspension system
specifically designed to work with small
rims and tires. The riding position is
slightly more conservative than the Le
Mans', but the quicker response made the
T-5 a favorite with commuters and canyon
crazies alike. |
| 1985 Moto Guzzi 125TT Tutteterano |
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| 1985 Moto Guzzi 125C |
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Liquid cooled, two stroke, single cylinder.
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| 1985 Moto Guzzi V75 |
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| 1986 Moto Guzzi V35TT |
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348cc, 35 Bhp.
Moto
Guzzi V35 Gallery |
| 1986 Moto Guzzi V75 |
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| 1986 Moto Guzzi V65 Spada |
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643cc, 52bhp.
Moto
Guzzi V65 Gallery |
| 1987 Moto Guzzi Mille 1000GT |
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| 1988 Moto Guzzi 1000SP Mk3 |
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IT looks like being a case of "third
time lucky" for Moto Guzzi's Spada
III. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer's
third attempt at a gentleman's tourer
with a bit of oomph is by far its most
successful. The original Spada, which
came out in 1979, was let down by a poor
quality of finish. Paint flaked and exhausts
rusted quicker than was acceptable. The
original Spada also had a spartan seat
which was uncomfortable for both rider
and passenger. But the pillion was doubly
uncomfortable because upswept exhausts
reduced leg room to a minimum. The Spada
II, discontinued at the end of 1987, was
a contradiction in terms. |
| 1988 Mto Guzzi 750 Strada |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve
per cylinder. |
| 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille 1000GT Classic |
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| 1989 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 Prototype |
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Launched in 1989, the prototype Daytona
1000 was first released to the press and
planned for production a year later. However,
it was to be a couple of years before
the Daytona took to the road in the hands
of new owners. Handling and performance
were promised to be outstanding, with
a catalogued 150mph top speed. |
| 1989 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 |
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| 1989 Moto Guzzi California 3 |
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| 1989 Moto Guzzi California III |
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| 1989 Moto Guzzi NTX 750 |
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| 1989 Moto Guzzi SP111 |
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| 1990 Moto Guzzi 750SP |
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Air cooled, four stroke, transverse
90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 4 valves
per cylinder. |
| 1990 Moto Guzzi 1000S |
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Moto Guzzi's 1000S "retro bike"
was officially released for the 1990 season.
The 1000S (Mille S) is basically a Le
Mans 1000 styled after the 750S of 1974
and the 750S3 of 1975. The 1000S was manufactured
from late 1989 through 1993. A total of
1360 were built. 524 in 1990, 401 in 1991,
196 in 1992 and the last 84 in 1993. Its
believed between 120 and 200 were imported
to the United States and sold as 1991
and a 1993 models. There weren't any 1992
Guzzi models sold in the US. The 1000S
was the last of the classic Sport Guzzi's
based on the V7 frame by Lino Tonti. There
was a 1000SE model. |
