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Bike Of The Day: 2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

Mark Capayas — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:57:45 +0000

BAAK Motocyclettes has customized this Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, equipping it with a potent 853cc air-cooled longitudinal four-stroke V-twin engine that delivers 65hp at 6,800rpm. The powerplant boasts two valves per cylinder, controlled by a centralized camshaft and operated through rocker arms. Notably, the intake valve is crafted from titanium, enhancing the crankshaft profile with its lightweight construction. Fuel delivery is managed by an electronic injection system, and the air intake is regulated by an electronically actuated central throttle body, […]

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Bike Of The Day: 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 Cafe Racer

Mark Capayas — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:58:44 +0000

This 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 underwent a cafe racer transformation, involving various modifications. The process included powder-coating the frame, altering the fuel tank, and giving the bodywork a red finish with black accents. Additionally, extensive mechanical work was carried out, such as a valve job and a comprehensive overhaul of the 844cc V-twin engine using a Gilardoni cylinder kit and new seals. Notable features of the bike include an enclosed driveshaft, dual Dell’Orto carburetors, triple disc brakes, Hagon rear shocks, […]

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Top 10 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racers

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:56:18 +0000

Moto Guzzi is the oldest European manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production. In 2021 the Italian manufacturer celebrated its 100th birthday and it isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Loved the world over by their loyal Guzzista, the marque has produced many iconic models throughout its colorful history. So when it comes to choosing a suitable Guzzi for a cafe racer project you’re somewhat spoilt for options. Thanks to their classic styling and unsophisticated design many Moto Guzzi are well […]

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Bike Of The Day: Moto Guzzi V9 “Morning Glory”

Mark Capayas — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:59:57 +0000

The Morning Glory by Revival Cycles is a unique bobber, paying tribute to the iconic 1970’s Southern California chopper/bobber scene while combining vintage appeal and contemporary style. Based on a 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer, the bike underwent significant changes to achieve its unique look. The front suspension of the Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer was replaced with a custom girder style front end, dramatically altering the bike’s appearance and stance. Despite having a stable cruising style with 4.7″ of trail, […]

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Bike Of The Day: 2010 Moto Guzzi V7 By Revival Cycles

Mark Capayas — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:43:56 +0000

Revival Cycles possesses the remarkable ability to breathe new life into aging Moto Guzzis, granting them a refreshed appearance, or to imbue new Guzzis with a vintage allure, depending on your preference. The Austin, Texas-based workshop has taken a 2010 V7 Classic, a 750cc V-twin roadster, and transformed it into a timeless masterpiece, featuring a striking bare-metal aesthetic. The process commences with the removal of the stock bodywork, paving the way for Revival’s own creation: a meticulously crafted, one-piece gas […]

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Bike Of The Day: Custom 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer

Mark Capayas — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:06:53 +0000

In 2015, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus became the owner of this remarkable 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer. This exquisite motorcycle, designed in the iconic café-racer style, boasts several eye-catching features. It flaunts a gleaming chrome fuel tank, complemented by a brown suede solo seat elegantly positioned over a vibrant red frame. The bike further showcases a color-matched swing arm and wheel hubs, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. Equipped with a range of impressive components, the Moto Guzzi V7 […]

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Bike Of The Day: Rua Machines Moto Guzzi Nevada

Mark Capayas — Thu, 18 May 2023 06:56:51 +0000

Based in Portugal, Rua Machines are more commonly known for customising classic Japanese motorcycles. However, this Moto Guzzi cafe racer proves they can build a stunning bike no matter the donor. The cafe racer started out as a rather lacklustre, cruiser styled Moto Guzzi Nevada 750. To convert the Nevada into a cafe racer Rua Machines drastically revised its frame using a Moto Guzzi Le Mans for inspiration. The new bodywork is a mix of Ducati and replica fibreglass parts […]

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Bike Of The Day: Moto Guzzi Le Mans III “Maschine 12” By Kaffeemaschine

Mark Capayas — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:32:50 +0000

Kaffeemaschine, a renowned custom motorcycle workshop, is known for producing Moto Guzzi cafe racers that are highly sought after in the custom motorcycle community due to their minimalist design and emphasis on performance and reliability. Their bikes have gained popularity across Germany, the USA, and beyond. This particular build started with a stock Le Mans 3, a popular choice for cafe racer enthusiasts worldwide. The project was commissioned by William Connor, a Californian who desired a classic ’60s cafe racer […]

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Bike Of The Day: Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer

Mark Capayas — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:56:27 +0000

Another iconic Italian brand with their own Cafe inspired model. The Moto Guzzi V7 name first appeared in 1967. Clearly, since then a lot has changed. The current V7 range was introduced in 2007 with today’s iteration being its third incarnation. The range currently consists of 8 variations of the V7 III including the cafe racer inspired ‘V7 III Racer’. What makes the V7 III Racer stand out from its seven siblings? Well for starters it’s a limited edition […]

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Guzzi With The Lot: 46Works Lemans 1000 Roadster

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:31:16 +0000

If you’re into Hot Rods and Choppers one of the best shows on the planet to attend is without a doubt the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod & Custom Show. The Japanese are known for their incredible craftsmanship and the Mooneyes Show is where you’ll witness evidence of this in the form of jaw-droppingly good custom cars and motorcycles. Another great thing about the show is that it’s not all just Choppers. No matter what style of motorcycle you’re into you’ll […]

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The Monsterguzzi: Radical Guzzi Cento Anni MGR 1700

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:54:01 +0000

Radical by name radical by nature. If you want to own one of the most powerful custom Moto Guzzis on the street there’s one man to talk to. His name is Stefan Bronold, the owner of German workshop Radical Guzzi. Upholding such a reputation takes a lot of hard work. So in order to retain his crown as the go-to high-powered Moto Guzzi guy, Stefan has been competing in the Glemseck 101 and Sultans of Sprint drag race series. This […]

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Ugly Duckling: Meister Engineering Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro Sport

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:30 +0000

Back in 1997 Moto Guzzi celebrated their 75th anniversary with the release of a special and rather unusual motorcycle. Coined the V10 Centauro, after the half-man half-horse beast from Greek mythology, it was Mandello del Lario’s oddball answer to the Ducati Monster. By all accounts, the Moto Guzzi Centauro was a decent performer. Shoehorned into the bike’s frame was a retuned version of the Daytona Sport 992cc 8 valve v-twin that produced 92hp and 92Nm of torque. Combined with handling […]

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Anything But Ordinary: Officine Rossopuro Normalis B Guzzi T3

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:25:45 +0000

The first-ever Italian edition of the Wheels and Waves festival took place between October 7th – 9th 2022 at Lido Di Camaiore, Tuscany. The W&W event has always been a melting pot of cultures and the Italians weren’t about to play it down. The 3-day festival included beach races, a vintage dirt track, surf and skateboarding contests, art displays, live music and the now famous Artride custom motorcycle cruise. Amongst the 2022 Artride participants was local custom motorcycle builder Filippo […]

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The Alloy Guzzi – Revival Cycles T3 Cafe Racer

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:55:53 +0000

The 2022 edition of Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is happening this week from April 8 to April 10. This year the show promises to be the biggest yet with 200+ amazing custom motorcycle builds on display. It goes without saying that this is the ideal opportunity for the hosts to show off some of their own work. So along with a few of their past custom favourites, Revival Cycles will be debuting a brand new build. The latest Revival […]

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Transverse Transformation – Horizontal Moto 921 Street Racer

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:00:06 +0000

In 1971 motorcycle engineer Lino Tonti designed a frame that defined the future of Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Known affectionately as the ‘Tonti frame’ his design was originally used for the 1971 V7 Sport. The frame design was made almost entirely from sections of triangulated straight tube to form a rigid chassis. The design also positioned the engine of the bike lower which in turn lowered its centre of gravity. Both these aspects of the design resulted in a superior handling […]

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Ready to Race – Blacktrack Motors Griso BT-05 Cento

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 12:30:28 +0000

It’s been some time since we heard from Sacha Lakic and his team at Blacktrack Motors. After the completion of their Harley Davidson based Blacktrack BT-03, Sacha sidestepped away from motorcycles to focus on a four-wheeled project, his own personal Porsche 911. But now he’s back in the 2 wheeled game to add yet another cafe racer styled limited-edition motorcycle to the Blacktrack portfolio. The Blacktrack BT-05 Cento is the first Moto Guzzi based addition to the brand’s stable. Like […]

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The Top 10 Cafe Racers of 2021

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:03:17 +0000

Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was challenging for all of us, but it certainly didn’t stop custom motorcycle enthusiasts around the world from doing what they love most. We saw outstanding builds from some of our favourite workshops as well as an incredible lineup of bikes by backyard and first-time builders. As is customary here on Return of the Cafe Racers I’ve taken a look back […]

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Italian Dream – Kaffeemaschine Moto Guzzi 850 T3

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:41:29 +0000

There are few skills in custom motorcycle building as important as an eye for detail. This is because observers can easily inspect almost every component of a motorcycle. From the engine to the wheels, levers, cables and every inch of bodywork – It can all be scrutinized while simply standing beside it. So if you want to make a real impression, you need to be nothing short of a perfectionist. One builder who has well and truly proven his eye […]

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ON POINT – Officine Rossopuro’s Tridente Moto Guzzi SP1000

Andrew Jones — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:03:16 +0000

It seems like ancient history now, but back in those scary days of early 2020, Italy was one of the first countries outside of China to experience the full force of the COVID-19 virus. Being the bike freak that I am, I couldn’t help but think of all those custom builders I know from the region who were acting like some horrible avant-garde test subjects for the rest of the world. So you can probably imagine my first thoughts when […]

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Teaser: Builder Interview with Hugo Eccles from Untitled Motorcycles

Andrew Jones — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:49:15 +0000

Fame is a real litmus test. Think of it as a crucible that melts down a person to their base elements. Those that aren’t grounded and who have got to where they are through pretence and constructs are soon revealed as such thanks to the light and heat of all that damn attention. Try as they may, the pressure almost always cracks the facade. But for those who are true and genuine, it falls off them like water off a […]

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New Direction – Hammer Kraftrad Le Mans 3

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:30:24 +0000

A Moto Guzzi Le Mans cafe racer is enough to make any Guzzisti go weak at the knees. When Guzzi first introduced the Le Mans in 1976 the bike bore many stereotypical cafe racer characteristics. It wore clip-on handlebars and a bikini nose fairing and was, at its core, a sports bike. In later years Moto Guzzi took a slightly less aggressive approach with the Le Mans morphing it into a more laid back, yet still very capable, sports tourer. […]

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Streets Ahead – Kaffeemaschine Le Mans 3

Geoff Baldwin — Sun, 09 May 2021 04:26:05 +0000

On March 15 2021 Moto Guzzi celebrated its centenary. One hundred years in operation is no mean feat for any company. Especially since that meant surviving through the Great Depression, World War II and countless other challenges along the way. This is especially impressive for a company operating in the turbulent world of motorcycle manufacturing. However, seemingly against all odds, the Italian marque has endured. Moto Guzzi has done much more than simply survive though. During those 100 years, it […]

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Interview: Aussie Custom Bike Builder, Craig Rodsmith

Andrew Jones — Tue, 04 May 2021 18:54:12 +0000

I have a frank admission to make. The loutish, greasy-haired and greasy-handed Aussie hooligan you see right here is actually a mate of mine. Ok, don’t judge me. I wasn’t at the photo shoot to advise him not to stick his middle finger up for athe press photo. In fact, there’s a lot of things Mr Rodsmith says and does that aren’t exactly advisable. It’s a little-known fact that he used to be a drummer in a ’70s punk rock […]

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Horizontal Moto Moto Guzzi V50 III

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:58:23 +0000

There’s a lot in a name. Vienna based workshop Horizontal Moto named their business after their approach to bike building. “It is all about clean, low and straight motorcycle design,” says team member Paul Fuhrmann. This approach is ideal for the cafe racer style and their first project, a Moto Guzzi V50 III, is the proof. Horizontal Moto is a new, Vienna based workshop that specialises in Moto Guzzi projects. Faced with the daunting task of building a motorcycle that […]

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Shiny Hammer 1000SP Spada cafe racer

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:26:01 +0000

Some skills can take a lifetime to perfect. There are people however who seem to have a natural ability to pick things up faster than the rest of us. Samuel Aguiar is one such individual. The furniture-cum-motorcycle designer has an impressive set of skills he applies to any project he undertakes – but for his latest custom bike build, he decided to try something new. Samuel, who works under the title of Shiny Hammer, wanted to create a “weird cafe […]

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Bucking Trends – Vagabund Moto Guzzi V7 III

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 09:31:09 +0000

No one that thinks of themself as creative likes to be pigeonholed. It’s fine to be recognised by your unique style and flair, but the last thing you want is to be considered a one-trick pony. Paul Brauchart and Philipp Rabl of Austria’s Vagabund Moto are well aware this is the danger of working with one motorcycle marque too often. So when their portfolio started to resemble a Bavarian Motorrad convention they knew it was time to branch out. Their […]

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Thoroughbred Italian – Moto Guzzi V7 Sport

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:08:38 +0000

About three years ago I was visiting my friend Joel at his shop, Custom Bike Electrics in Willeton, Western Australia. Joel was hunched over a sickly Harris Kawasaki Magnum while talking to its owner. Naturally, I took the chance to have a good stickybeak around the shop. A low, lean Moto Guzzi V7 Sport in full race trim immediately caught my attention. Me, being partial to a nice Guzzi (understatement of the year), I noticed a few details that were […]

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Pragmatic Motorcycling – Officine Rossopuro T3 850

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:01:10 +0000

When it comes to the Moto Guzzi brand there are a handful of custom builders we’d consider experts on the subject. Amongst them is Filippo Barbacane, the man behind Officine Rossopuro. Filippo has 25 years of Moto Guzzi experience under his belt. So it’s fair to say there aren’t many who know their way around an Italian longitudinal V-twin quite like him. As a result, Filippo’s become the go-to guy for many a Moto Guzzi enthusiast on the European continent. […]

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Destined to Guzzi – Marcin’s T3 Cafe Racer

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:42:57 +0000

If you don’t get Moto Guzzis or you don’t like their looks that’s ok; Guzzis are not a flash-in-the-pan affair. It’s more of a slow burn that like all good things, takes time to develop. Not only am I a long-time Moto Guzzi fan, but I also find the Moto Guzzi T3 from the 1970s particularly alluring. The T3 features a great handling frame and a Guzzi big block engine that could be maintained by a child. A man who […]

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Third Time’s a Charm – Kaffeemaschine Le Mans 3

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 01:25:12 +0000

If you call yourself a Moto Guzzi fan then you’ll be well aware of the work of Kaffeemaschine’s Axel Budde. With a background in precision driving for film and TV, Axel takes the performance of his motorcycles very seriously. So as you’d expect there’s no room for excess on his builds. That certainly hasn’t stopped him from creating a jaw-dropping portfolio of good looking Moto Guzzi cafe racers though. Axel’s builds are easily some of the best in the business […]

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Aquila Nera – Le Mans 1000 Cafe Racer

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:05:59 +0000

I want a Moto Guzzi. I love the simple frames, huge engines and shaft driven rear wheel. The absence of a chain, cables, rods and wires pleases my eyes. To me, a Moto Guzzi makes the perfect minimalist café racer and time and time again custom builders prove my point. Side Rock Cycles latest customer Stephen wanted one too. He was lucky enough to get hold of a 1986 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 as the basis for this timeless […]

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Royal Dozen – Moto Guzzi Le Mans cafe racer

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:28:25 +0000

When a customer brought his ’76 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 to Czech workshop ‘Gas & Oil Motorcycles’ they were honoured to have the opportunity to work on such an iconic Italian marque. The aptly named ’12 Royal’ is the twelfth build from O&G workshop and they described the experience as a brush with royalty. This is no crushed purple velvet and gold plated chariot though. It’s a pure Le Mans cafe racer built with one clear purpose… to be […]

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Matteucci Garage V35 SUNRISE

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:57:45 +0000

The V35 was never designed to be one of the Moto Guzzi’s top performers. The reason it was built was to qualify for a low-cost license and tax category rather than breaking any new ground. With a capacity of only 346cc, it was a city bike ideal for commuters. It used an alloy swingarm for reduced weight and used a 3 disc synchronised brake set up that was eventually phased out. Despite the V35’s shortcomings, Marco of Matteucci Garage knew it had […]

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Ciao Bella – Rua Machines Moto Guzzi Nevada

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:46:21 +0000

Published in collaboration with Spanish magazine ‘Revival of the Machine’ From Portugal comes this Moto Guzzi seventies-inspired transformation. Rua Machines is one of the most important builders in our neighboring country. They have developed a distinct style and amassed a portfolio dominated by classic Japanese motorcycles. For this build, we find Rua tackling an Italian cruiser with a fantastic outcome in both its aesthetics and the quality of its finish. The Nevada 750 was a model in Moto Guzzi’s range […]

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The Phoenix – South Garage Guzzi Bellagio

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 26 May 2018 08:09:14 +0000

This story first appeared in Spanish magazine ‘Revival of the Machine’ When Mandello del Lario set out to build a muscle bike in 2010 they got the dynamics right, but the styling failed to follow suit. As such the Moto Guzzi Bellagio passed through the market without making so much as a ripple. Recognising the Bellagio’s shortcomings South Garage embraced the challenge it presented. The resulting creation is a superb new motorcycle reborn from the Bellagio’s ashes, which South Garage […]

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Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer Ride Review

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:28:00 +0000

50 years and counting It all began back in ’67 when Moto Guzzi unveiled the V7 700, an air-cooled, 757cc transverse V-twin that laid the foundation for decades of big Guzzi twins. Five years later in 1972 Moto Guzzi unveiled the V7 Sport. The Sport featured a, for lack of a better word, sportier appearance with its low slung handlebars and racing-inspired bodywork. It wasn’t simply about looks though. The Sport was the brainchild of Lino Tonti, an engineer with […]

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Moto Vitalis – Officine Rossopuro Lemans 850

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:28:00 +0000

My primary goal with the Moto Guzzi was to save weight and to modify the chassis for improved performance. I cut the frame starting at the rear of the engine which allowed me to redesign the frame using a different shape. The result was higher and narrower frame than that of the original and by using lighter materials I saved a lot of weight. I also changed the rear suspension mounts to fit a pair of adjustable Ohlins gas shocks. […]

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The Nautilus – Moto Guzzi 850 T5

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:11:00 +0000

Not only did the 850 T appear to be little more than an exercise in mimicking style trends its performance was hampered by bad handling. By the mid-eighties, Guzzi had begun to learn from their mistakes, making improvements to the motorcycle that saw them introduce a revised wheel configuration along with additions to stiffen the front end. The new model, coined the T5, was now a solid performer powered by Guzzi’s tried and tested 850cc longitudinal v-twin. As with anything […]

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Vertigo – Vibrazioni Moto Guzzi Audace

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:47:00 +0000

Vibrazioni Art-Design or VAD for short is the brainchild of two rather unusual characters. Along with building custom motorcycles, the duo make a living creating furniture from recycled steel often featuring worn automotive related branding, but that isn’t the weird bit. The pair are also never seen without their welding masks (or motorcycle helmets) on, keeping their identities unknown. Even during the filming of the Lord of the Bikes series the two are never seen without some form of head gear […]

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Twisted Twin – Stile Italiano Moto Guzzi 950

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:09:00 +0000

Launched in 1999 Italian workshop ‘Stile Italiano’ specialise in the sale of high-end classic, collectable and exotic motorcycles, but behind the doors of their exclusive workshop, they have another agenda, building jaw-dropping cafe racers. Stile Italiano founder Gianluca Tiepolo and his small team of skilled builders aren’t a custom workshop for hire though. Together they build cafe racers for themselves. Motorcycles built without restrictions or compromises. Cafe racers that meet their strict performance standards and finished to a concourse level of detail. Along […]

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