The Moto Guzzi Guide » Bellagio http://www.motoguzziguide.com Moto Guzzi Motorcycles Guide and Reviews Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:00:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Moto Guzzi Bellagio blends peformance with custom style http://www.motoguzziguide.com/2009/05/moto-guzzi-bellagio/ http://www.motoguzziguide.com/2009/05/moto-guzzi-bellagio/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 11:17:48 +0000 MotoGuzziGuide.com http://www.motoguzziguide.com/?p=124 Moto Guzzi Bellagio seems to be a perfect fit for the US market, but where are they? Maybe this bad boy does not fit the trend in the US where motorcycle manufacturers seem to apply the bigger is better mentality.

After all, it’s 936cc (57 ci) v-twin engine is almost half the size of the popular big engine displacements these days. It’s weight is just 224kg dry (493 lbs dry), which is almost half the weight of many of today’s big bore bikes.  I guess it would have to put on a few hundred pounds to be a contender. Yes, I am being sarcastic.

The Guzzi Bellagio motorcycle is actually a great size and weight for the majority of riders. Don’t be fooled by modern motorcycle advertising into thinking that an engine of this size is too small or weak, or that you need to be on a mammoth to be cool.  In fact, the 74 hp of the Bellagio is plenty to make this 500 pound bike haul your butt away in a hurry.

As many Moto Guzzi motorcycles do, the Bellagio combines classic style with modern conveniences, like fuel injection, 2 spark plugs per cylinder, adjustable front and rear suspension, single-sided swing arm with shaft drive, and a 6-speed transmission.  Don’t overlook the impressive stopping ability it has via Brembo dual discs up front and single rear.

The instrument cluster is compact and styled to go with the this Guzzi custom look, but is actually high tech.  It even includes a trip computer function.

The spoked aluminum wheels by Excel, the low black saddle, the chrome pulled back drag bars and the matte black and chrome look give this bike a low-key custom look, but it has performance designed in all the way.  You can also get one in a silver/white two-tone, but the matte black is favorite.

The bigger is better mentality that is going on is getting a little out of hand when it comes to cruisers these days. This one sticks to an excellent formula for size, weight, power and balance. Not to mention, it has awesome looks and style.

MotoGuzziGuide.com would love to be able to test ride a Moto Guzzi Bellagio in the USA, but so far none can be found for sale.  Oh well, I guess we’ll have to take a trip to Europe!

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