Moto Guzzi Motorcycles: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Moto Guzzi 2-Valve Big Twins (1967-1998) - Essential Buyer's Guide

The Moto Guzzi V7 opened the brand to a new audience. Known for car-like reliability and shaft drive, it became ideal for long-distance touring. Over time, the V7 evolved into larger-capacity sports and touring models.

This book serves as a complete guide to these motorcycles, detailing their features, strengths, and potential issues. Clear descriptions and photographs highlight key areas to inspect and common problems to watch for when considering a purchase.

Included are condition checklists, technical specifications, and analyses of each model's advantages and weaknesses. Practical advice covers running costs, documentation, essential stats, valuation, useful upgrades, and modifications to avoid. This guide acts as a knowledgeable companion for any Moto Guzzi enthusiast or prospective owner.

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Covers the period 1967-1998. Models: V7, 850GT, V1000, V7 Sport, 750 S, 750 S3, 850 Le Mans, 1000 Le Mans, 850 T, T3, T4, T5, SP1000 V7, 850gt, V1000, V7 Sport, 750 S, 750 S3, 850 Le Mans, 1000 Le Mans, 850 T, T3, T4, T5, Sp1000, Spii, Spiii, Mille, California, Quota, Strada, California 1100, Sport 1100.

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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	64 pages, paperback
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2015)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845846558

Moto Guzzi Le Mans (1976-1989) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Moto Guzzi Le Mans motorcycles from the years 1976-1989. Describes the Moto Guzzi 1000 Magni, Le Mans Mks. I, II, III and V850s and 1000s, CX100.

• The 30 period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in (27 x 20 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	250 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2000)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855205093

Moto Guzzi (1949-1973) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Moto Guzzi motorcycles from the years 1949-1973. Describes the Moto Guzzi Zigolo, Lodola, Single, V Twin, V7, V8, Ambassador and Eldorado.

• The 50 period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	172 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in (27 x 20 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1997)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855203792

The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi : 100th Anniversary Edition - Every Model Since 1921

This book, 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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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	272 pages, 18.7 x 10.25 x 1.26 in (47.5 x 26 x 3.2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	350 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2020)
ISBN:	9780760367704

Moto Guzzi - The Complete Story

With the launch of the new California 1400 in 2013, and actor Ewan McGregor appointed brand ambassador, Moto Guzzi's owners Piaggio are proving their belief in the future and importance of Moto Guzzi. This title charts the development of the stylish Guzzi bikes and the highs (and lows) of one of the oldest motorcycles marques still in existence.

Topics covered included:
- The origins of the Moto Guzzi factory at Madello del Lario - the oldest motorcycle factory in the world
- The success at the Isle of man TT and races worldwide
- The development of the V-twin engine
- The De Tomaso years and the introduction of the iconic Le Mans model
- The New California 1400
- Piaggio and the future of Moto Guzzi.

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Author:	Greg Pullen
Details:	176 pages, 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.71 in (26 x 21.5 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2013)
Series:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9781847975768

The Moto Guzzi Sport & Le Mans Bible: V7 Sport, 750s & S3, 850 Le Mans, 850 Le Mans II & III, 1000 Le Mans IV & V

This book explores the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport and Le Mans sporting motorcycles of the 1970s and 1980s. These classic machines were among the first superbikes to combine Italian style, good handling, and strong performance.

After difficult years in the 1960s, engineer Lino Tonti created the V7 Sport Telaio Rosso in 1971. Its success led Moto Guzzi to return to a strong focus on sporting motorcycles. When Alessandro de Tomaso later took control of the company, the future of the V-twin models seemed uncertain, until the launch of the 850 Le Mans in 1975. Like the V7 Sport, it set new standards and remained in production throughout the 1980s.
The Le Mans series evolved through several versions, ending with the Le Mans V in 1988, which combined traditional character with modern features.

Covering the years 1971-1993, the book includes all V7 Sport and Le Mans models, year-by-year development, full production data, and 160 photographs. It is written by motorcycle expert Ian Falloon, owner of a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport.

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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	160 pages, 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.43 in (25 x 20.5 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
Series:	Veloce Classic Reprint
ISBN:	9781787110953

The Moto Guzzi Story (3rd Edition)

The story of Moto Guzzi is a story of survival. As one of Italy's oldest, and most legendary marques, Moto Guzzi had seen the height of success during the 1930s, and then the 1950s when they dominated 250 and 350cc Grand Prix racing.
Their withdrawal from racing coincided with a period of stagnation until the company was sold to De Tomaso in 1973.

During the 1970s the V7 Sport and Le Mans were at the forefront of the new superbike era, and later, with Dr John Wittner's help, embraced contemporary technology with the 1000cc Daytona.
If one aspect characterises Moto Guzzi it is continuity. The great 500cc Falcone single ran from 1950 until 1976, and the V7, originally seeing the light of day in 1967, continued well into the 2010s.

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This continuity breeds loyalty, and Guzzi owners are a fiercely proud breed. Guzzis are not like other motorcycles, even Italian ones, and to qualify as a Guzzi owner requires a dedication and individuality that will be rewarded in a long term relationship.

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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	288 pages, 11 x 8.7 x 1.1 in (28 x 22 x 2.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	282 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781787111325

Moto Guzzi Factory Racers

The book "Moto Guzzi Factory Racers" not only tells the story of the racing motorbikes produced by Moto Guzzi between 1921 and 1957, but also offers the reader an account of their riding characteristics, as the author has had the opportunity to try them out; a unique privilege to be able to ride two legendary motorbikes such as the Bicilindrica and the Otto Cilindri.

The book is the work of English journalist Alan Cathcart, one of the world's most famous motorbike journalists, and is in Italian and English. It is a prestigious volume, large format (30×23 cm), printed on quality paper with 160 pages and hardback cover.

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Author:	Alan Cathcart
Details:	160 pages, 9.1 x 11.8 in (23 x 30 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	bilingual (English + Italian)
Publisher:	Edizioni FBA MotoItaliane (I, 2021)
ISBN:	9788886774161

Moto Guzzi Motorcycles - Since 1921

There are many ways of designing a motorcycle, but it takes a great deal of artistic sensitivity to create a legend from only two cylinders. That is exactly what Moto Guzzi, the prestige manufacturer in Mandello del Lario, has done. Active in motorcycle construction since 1920, particularly in the years after 1945 it created motorcycles that made history, especially those with the powerful V-twin engine installed lengthwise in the chassis.

For forty years the V-twin four-stroke engine has been the Italian company's flagship. The fine Italians, Le Mans, and California types, and the small 125s, 250s and 350s are described here with accuracy and detail. This comprehensive volume describes all models and technical details.

As is the style of the authors, they also provide background information about the company and the industry. It is not all about machines and horsepower, but also the people who put their stamp on the operations: not only a treat for fans of serious technical information, but a gripping story as well.

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Author:	Jan Leek, Wolfgang Zeyen
Details:	256 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	314 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2013)
ISBN:	9780764343445

Moto Guzzi, tous les modèles depuis 1921

Moto Guzzi is the oldest European motorcycle brand still in business. Founded in 1921 in Mandello del Lario, on Lake Como in northern Italy, its uninterrupted production since then has always stood out for its innovations, original technical solutions and an exceptional track record in competition.

Carlo Guzzi's creations, from the famous horizontal single-cylinder of the 1920s to the fabulous V8 of the 1950s, have forever marked the world history of motorcycling and given birth to a series of legendary machines.
"Moto Guzzi, all models since 1921" retraces this exceptional journey, model by model, from its origins to the present day.

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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	256 pages, 12 x 9.8 in (30.5 x 25 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	380 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9791028302085

Moto Guzzi California - Die Touring-Legende aus Italien

This motorcycle combines Italian elegance with American casualness: Moto Guzzi California. For half a century, motorcycle fans from all over the world have enjoyed the sound of the distinctive, transversely mounted V2 cylinder. The retro motorcycle represents a lifestyle that is somewhere between Easy Rider and the Californian sun.

The success story of the Moto Guzzi California began quite differently: Italian authorities were the first buyers. With modifications, the California was also used as a service motorcycle in the Los Angeles Police Department from 1968.
But what has proven itself in the tough everyday work routine may also be suitable for the weekend biker with a thirst for freedom. The civilian versions of the motorcycle quickly became a hit with touring riders.

The two motorcycle journalists Dirk Mangartz and Stephan H. Schneider tell the whole story of the "Cali" for the first time - from the first prototype of the V7 Police Special to the Moto Guzzi custom bikes and the futuristic MGX-21. Their book not only presents the evolution of this unique model series, but also the history of the oldest European motorcycle factory.

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Author:	Stephan H. Schneider, Dirk Mangartz
Details:	240 pages, 10.6 x 9 in (27 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	432 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2018)
ISBN:	9783667112583

Das Grosse Buch über Moto Guzzi - Alle Modelle seit 1921

Founded in 1921 in Mandello del Lario, Italy, Moto Guzzi is one of the most traditional and innovative motorcycle manufacturers worldwide. Today, part of the Piaggio Group, Europe's largest motorcycle maker, the brand is more successful than ever.

Carlo Guzzi, Giovanni Ravelli, and Giorgio Parodi, two former pilots and their mechanic, founded the company after World War I and promoted it through international motorcycle races. By the end of its Grand Prix program, Moto Guzzi had won 3.329 races, including eight World Championships and eleven Isle of Man TT victories.

This book by Ian Falloon provides a detailed overview of the brand's history and all production models. Numerous illustrations highlight design, engineering, and racing heritage, bringing Moto Guzzi's long tradition to life. Ian Falloon is a leading motorcycle journalist, author of over 40 books on brands such as Ducati, BMW, and Triumph, and an expert in authenticating historic motorcycles.

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Author:	Ian Falloon
Details:	272 pages, 12.2 x 10 x 1.1 in (31 x 25.5 x 2.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	German
Publisher:	Koehler in Maximilian Verlag (D, 2021)
ISBN:	9783782213967

Moto Guzzi - Die Adler aus Mandello: Alle Modelle seit 1921

There are many ways to design a twin-cylinder engine, but true craftsmanship lies in turning it into a legend.
Moto Guzzi from Mandello del Lario has achieved this. For 100 years, the Italian brand has developed motorcycles that made history, especially in the post-war period.
This illustrated book presents each model in detail, along with the history of the company and industry. It provides solid technical information and is an engaging read for all motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Author:	Jan Leek, Wolfgang Zeyen
Details:	272 pages, 12.4 x 9 x 0.83 in (31.5 x 24 x 2.1 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	491 b&w and color photos, 7 drawings
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783613047136

Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850-1000

Introduced in the mid-Seventies as an evolution of the V7 Sport, the 850 Le Mans is one of the most renowned Moto Guzzis of all time. The development of the model was closely bound up with the concluding chapters of the firm's works racing team. The features conceived for endurance races were in fact incorporated in a model presented as a "race-ready" production bike.

The immediate success with the public, who appreciated the performance of the V-twin engine, consecrated the 850 Le Mans as the finest Italian sports bike of the period. It enjoyed a relatively long career that was to conclude with the controversial 1000 cc version, as enjoyable for its engine as it was disappointing in its chassis.
A flat end to a career that took nothing away from the overall prestige of the model, still today considered to be a legend by the enthusiasts of Italian sports bikes around the world. This is because the Le Mans is a rare combination of performance, versatility and mechanical robustness, with most of the examples built between 1976 and 1993 are still on the road today after having covered grand tourer mileages.

Text in Italian.

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Author:	Antonio Cannizzaro, Alberto Pasi
Details:	128 pages, 1 x 1 in (2.5 x 2.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	82 b&w and 142 color photos
Language:	Italian
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2021)
ISBN:	9788879118378