Moto Guzzi V12LM unveiled at Milan EICMA show

Moto Guzzi V12 LM  sport motorcycle was on display at the 2009 EICMA show in Milan, Italy.   The hinged racy red body sits on top of a streamlined chassis holding a 1200cc v-twin.  The design was created by Miguel Galluzzi and Pierre Terblanche, and has been described as “the natural successor to the Le Mans”.

The interesting rear suspension features an almost-horizontal shock absorber on top of the swingarm.  Following the trend for stubby, low-mounted exhaust, no tailpipes are obvious on this bike, but it is great to see the large diameter header pipes flexing their muscles.

The V12 LM is primarily a prototype or concept bike at this stage. Fortunately, it appears to have been designed as a motorcycle that may not be too outlandish to consider bringing into the product line.