Moto Guzzi Turns 90

Mandello del Lario, on the shores of Lake Como, holds a special place in my heart, dating back to my formative motorcycling years when I owned a blood-red Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans. So when I received an invite to attend a festival celebrating their 90th anniversary, it would be an understatement to say I was excited to travel to Italy to join the celebrations. Over the years I’ve ridden a lot of Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and I’ve visited the factory for an extended visit and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Heading to Italy this time, though, I knew there was something really special going on, and I couldn’t wait to find out. On arrival, we found the famous factory, where construction of Moto Guzzi motorcycles has continued without interruption for an incredible ninety years in the same buildings, a hive of industry.

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