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The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi covers 100 years of motorcycle production from the famed Italian manufacturer. Written by Italian motorcycle expert Ian Falloon, this is the most thorough reference to cover these legendary motorcycles.
List of contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
1 EARLY DAYS: THE 1920s
2 TECHNICAL AND RACING SUCCESS: THE 1930s
3 THE GOLDEN ERA: 1945–1957
4 DIFFICULT TIMES: 1958–1966
5 THE EARLY SEIMM ERA: 1967–1972
6 EXPANSION UNDER DE TOMASO: 1973–1987
7 THE NEW GENERATION: 1988–2000
8 THE EAGLE FLIES AGAIN—A NEW LIFE UNDER APRILIA AND PIAGGIO: 2001–2021
INDEX
About the author
Ian Falloon was born in New Zealand and studied engineering and music at Victoria University, Wellington. He is one of the world’s leading motorcycle historians and a regular contributor to motorcycle magazines worldwide including
Classic Bike,
Cycle World,
Two Wheels,
Motorcycle Sport, and
Australian Motorcycle News. Ian has authored more than fifty books to date, from his first title,
The Ducati Story, through histories of BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, and Moto Guzzi. His Motorbooks titles include
The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles,
The Complete Book of Ducati,
The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi,
The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles, and
The Art of Ducati. With an interest and passion spanning decades, Ian also collects and restores older motorcycles, including Ducati, MV Agusta, BMW, Laverda, and Moto Guzzi. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is supported in his projects by his family.
Summary
The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi: 100th Anniversary Edition, Every Model Since 1921, 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.
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"...certainly a must-have for every Moto Guzzi lover."
