Take a trip through Guzzi history
The legendary – but previously dusty – Moto Guzzi Museum, located at the historic Italian marque’s picturesque factory in Mandello del Lario on the banks of Lake Como, has been completely renovated and is now welcoming visitors.
The revamped venue has over 160 bikes on display charting Guzzi’s 100year history. Organised over three floors in the factory’s administrative block, there are three distinct zones – Racing (including the astonishing 1957 ‘Otto’ V8), Production (with bikes ranging from the original 1921 Normale to the latest MGX-21 cruiser) and Military, with all the machines arranged in chronological order.
According to Guzzi, many of the machines themselves have also been “carefully and minutely restored over the past few months” by the company’s own staff.
The renovation represents the first phase of a complete redevelopment of the factory announced last September, which will see the iconic site transformed into both a modern production facility and world-leading motorcycling attraction.
Designed by acclaimed American architect Greg Lynn, the new facility will not only extend and modernise Guzzi’s production capacity, it will also preserve historic features such as the pioneering wind tunnel and encompasses the new museum, conference facilities, restaurant, hotel and open public spaces.
The new museum opened on April 29 and entry is free. It’s open 2.304.30pm Monday-Thursday with advance booking and on Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-6pm. Guided tours are available. For bookings and more information go to motoguzzi.com