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Moto Guzzi Nibbio

It’s time to sell my tiny 1976 Moto Guzzi, and recall two years of 50cc amusement…

- Nigel Grimshaw Managing editor

What the heck is a Moto Guzzi Nibbio?

Handsome, delicate, 50cc, five-speed manual (one up, four down, right-side shift), two-stroke and green. Unrestored, age appropriat­e surface rust. And not one failure-to-proceed.

Winter in North Yorks

December ’17 on the north Yorkshire moors. From Hawes to the Tan Hill Inn – Britain’s highest public house. Yes the roads were iced up and there was flood debris, but just look at the incredibil­ity of God’s Own Country.

Peterborou­gh to London

Two-days of country back roads, green lanes and occasional­ly terrifying dual carriagewa­y. Plus wild camping and a goat curry. And the rabbit on the bars? Go to https://bit.ly/2mblqjy

 ??  ?? 1976 vintage Italian, healthy but smokes
1976 vintage Italian, healthy but smokes
 ??  ?? Two days a er leaving Peterborou­gh I arrive in London with a rabbit and without a hiccup
Two days a er leaving Peterborou­gh I arrive in London with a rabbit and without a hiccup
 ??  ?? Man and bike with a single purpose – the pub
Man and bike with a single purpose – the pub
 ??  ?? Been riding for: five years Owns: 1984 Moto Guzzi Nibbio. Looking for off-road friendly, up to 125cc.
Been riding for: five years Owns: 1984 Moto Guzzi Nibbio. Looking for off-road friendly, up to 125cc.

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