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Like the Vespa and Aprilia brands, Moto Guzzi is a part of the Piaggio Group. Moto Guzzi is one of Italy’s longest lasting motorcycle producers. Founded in 1921, this brand is noted for its prominence around the globe in motorcycle racing. In continuous motorcycle production, Moto Guzzi is considered to be the oldest European company. Producing the first motorcycle centre stand, eight-cylinder engine and wind tunnel, Moto Guzzi is known for its historic role in Italy’s motorcycle industry. This company was founded by Carlo Guzzi and Giovanni Ravelli who were two aircraft pilots alongside Giorgio Parodi who was their mechanic during the First World War. Meanwhile, Ravelli who died few days after the war was commemorated by the eagle’s wings on the brand’s logo.

On 15 March, 1921, “Società Anonima Moto Guzzi” which is known as a silent partnership was established by Carlo Guzzi and Giorgio Parodi as well as Giorgio’s brother Angelo who replaced Ravelli. With its headquater in Mandello, Genoa serve as the company’s legal base. The legendary 8 HP Normale was the brand’s first motorcycle. In 1928, Moto Guzzi produced the Guzzi G.T model which was produced in memory of the expedition to the Polar Artic Circle. Moto Guzzi manufactured the Airone 250 in 1939 and the model was Italy’s best-selling medium capacity bike for more than 15 years. From 1921-1957, Moto Guzzi won 11 Tourist Trophies and 14 world GP championship in motorsports. However, the brand withdrew from these competitions in 1957.
Few years after the World War II, this company produced Guzziono 65, which for over a decade is regarded as the Europe’s best selling bike. Immediately, Moto Guzzi produced the legendary Galletto in 1950 and Lodola was manufactured in six years after Galletto.

Moto Guzzi became a part of the Piaggo Group in 2004. This brand has a plethora of groups in USA and about 52 clubs in the World. It also has over 25,000 members around the globe. In 2011, Moto Guzzi celebrated its 90th anniversary of operating by unveiling a new version of the Mto Guzzi California. Today, this brand is one of the noblest companies in world motorcycling.