This 1975 Moto Guzzi has been totally transformed into a fire-breathing cafe racer. The seller provides a laundry list of motor and suspension upgrades that prove an impressive package. There does not seem to be much untouched or unmodified from the original bike. It looks like it is ready to roll, and we can’t think of much that it would need other than a willing rider. Find it here on Craigslist in San Jose, California for $7500.
This shot of the motor shows some of the attention to detail on this build. Everything is very tidy. We especially like the trick oil dipstick built into the cylinder head. The stock airbox is long gone, and the big Del’Ortos breathe through easier flowing K&N’s. The machined fin-guards at the bottom of the heads are a nice touch. The suspension has been upgraded with Ikon shocks in the back, and upgraded springs and dampeners in the front.
The paint is exactly how we like it for an Italian cafe racer – glossy and red. The custom aluminum tank looks great, and the seat even looks like it has the potential to be comfortable. The small fairing really adds to the look, and helps accentuate the curves in the tank and seat. All the work done to this bike really take it to a level that really appeals to us. Not really a show bike, the performance upgrades make this a motorcycle that begs to be ridden fast. It would certainly fit right in on any of the vintage road events that are coming up,and we can’t think of a better place for it to be.
A cafe racer is, by design, the personal vision of the person who built it. Often that can mean a very limited audience when it comes time to sell. This bike, however, checks all the boxes, and should have broad appeal. The modifications to the top end should significantly improve the power over the stock motor, and the suspension and brakes have been set up to match the performance of the motor.
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That is one gorgeous bike. MG needs to build a similar cafe racer. Love the alloy tank.
I saw this ! Like the effort, makes sense to do this on a 850 donor bike as well. I have been holding out for a Lemans ( or Jota) but this was temping, I say was because the competition just went up with the listing here ….
set une bella machina!
HOLY MOLY!!! this thing is beauti-mous. Good thing I can no longer ride any distance [like blocks] with clip ons or I might be doing something the household’s finances might regret…
Good lord! Do want!
Beatyfull special, i dont like only the tank
Is that the bike that Geo Dockray built? Very very nice.
I just bought a Guzzi this week… (V11 Sport) and I am truly enthralled with the sound of the thing…I imagine this one is very similar…twist the throttle and you can feel your chest hair growing… Bella Machina indeed!
Forzaman – MG builds a couple of pretty nifty cafe racer types. Check this one out, the Clubman Racer:
- http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/moto-guzzi/2010-moto-guzzi-v7-clubman-racer-ar81704.html
Also the V7 Cafe Classic:
http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/overview-moto-guzzi-v7-cafe-classic-motorcycle.htm
This one has been around for a few years. Both are quite lovely.
I own a V7 Classic which is the cookin version (old guy style, my clipon days are over). Great little bike. Only complaint I have is that they used the Breva small block 750 motor which is a little anemic. Another 15 to 20 hp would have made it the biz.
This may be a personal vision; but BOY do I share that vision!
TY, you’re killing me here. Unless you can explain how I can have a bottomless bank account, I may have to sue for malicious incitement or something if you keep finding these desirable machines.
“We especially like the trick oil dipstick built into the cylinder head.”
It would be tricky for a dipstick to reach the sump from the rocker box!
That is a convenient oil filler port added to the valve cover.
Does anyone know if it sold?
Hello,
Yes, this is one that I built during the course of a few years from an 850T.
The “Mk II” version is here:
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/restoration-technical/custom-moto-guzzi-cafe-racer.aspx