Feel the Guzzi rumble in South Africa

Italian Motorcycle Importers (IMI), the official distributor of Moto Guzzi, will launch seven distinct versions of the legendary Moto Guzzi V7 naked bike and a premium version of the shaft-drive V85 Enduro in South Africa.

The pricing of the Moto Guzzi line-up will start at R163 000.

V85 TT

Launched globally in March this year, the V85 TT represents a completely new platform and engine for Moto Guzzi. The V85 TT was designed with a focus on driveability and durability.

It has a dry weight of only 208kg and is the only bike in its category with a shaft drive. Adding to the driveability, the V85 has a 23-litre tank for at least 400km between fill-ups.

Nestled in the new frame is a 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 853cc. The engine delivers 60kW and is mounted higher up for a ground clearance of 210mm. Wheel travel is a generous 170mm on both wheels.

“With the global launch of the V85, Moto Guzzi welcomed back an old-time fan – the Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor – as its brand ambassador. Ewan is renowned for his adventurous spirit, and we are excited to see him on the V85,” said Ian Huntly, CEO of IMI.

The Moto Guzzi V85 Enduro Premium costs R209 000 and is sold with a three-year/60 000km service plan and a 24-month mechanical warranty.

V7

The legend of the Moto Guzzi V7 started in 1967, when the first version was launched with a transverse V2 engine in Italy. The bike proved so popular that the full production run was sold out shortly after the launch, further fuelling the bike’s legendary status.

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“The V7 has everything that we love about Moto Guzzi. It is hand-built, fitted with the company’s legendary thumping V2 engine that sits transversely in the frame and it has endless customisation options,” said Huntly.

The new range of V7 is only the third completely new model range since the first model of 1967, and it still features a two-valve per cylinder setup and unique exhaust system that generates the unique “Guzzi rumble”.

While the customisation options are legion, Moto Guzzi has created a number of factory custom models, which include the V7 Stone with its large singular display, alloy wheels and dark matte look, and the V7 Special, which has old-school saddle stitching on the seat, spoke wheels and dual circular displays.

“We will officially launch the V7 Stone Rosso, the V7 Stone with LED package, the V7 Rough, the V7 Milano, the V7 Carbon and the V7 Racer. Each has a very distinctive design that will stand out in a crowd and offer owners different canvases for further customisation,” said Huntly.

All Moto Guzzi models are sold with a three-year/60 000km service plan and a 24-month mechanical warranty.

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