Photos: jumping a Moto Guzzi V50 police bike

To promote each round of the X-Fighters World Tour, Red Bull stages a dramatic photo opportunity/publicity stunt. Typically, that involves jumping FMX bikes in front of a scenic landscape. But, last week in Rome, they did it a little differently. … Continued

How the Moto Guzzi Norge won me over

When I picked up the 2011 Moto Guzzi Norge 8V from Piaggio a few weeks ago, I was initially somewhat sad to part with the R1 I had been cruising around on. The R1 felt like it weighed nothing, accelerated … Continued

I love the Moto Guzzi Griso

Dear Griso, We had such a fabulous weekend together that it pains me to think it almost didn’t happen. You see, I need to start this love letter with an admission: Before I met you, I had no idea you … Continued

My first ride on a touring bike

Last month when I hopped on my buddy’s Ohlins-suspended, Arrow-piped Multistrada 1100S, I actually thought it was a touring rig. Ha. Even with me and the lady parked on top of it, I think it weighed less than the Yamaha … Continued

If you want a Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, act now

The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer is retro perfection, but if you want one in the States you’re going to have to hurry. In an email sent to dealers earlier today and obtained exclusively by Hell For Leather, it was revealed … Continued

2012 Moto Guzzi California and V7 Scrambler get official

In response to crappy shots of the Moto Guzzi V7 Scrambler and 2012 Moto Guzzi California leaked from the Piaggio Group’s Monte Carlo dealer conference on Friday, the company just issued these official photos and some limited details. We’d speculated … Continued