Due ruote

Carlo Guzzi e Giorgio Parodi fondano la Società Anonima Moto Guzzi: lo stemma è l'aquila ad ali spiegate.

Da sempre attiva nelle corse, Moto Guzzi coglie la sua prima importante affermazione internazionale.

L’impresa è del giornalista e motociclista Roberto Patrignani: 7.500 km con un 49 cc nel cuore dell'Africa.

Tazio Nuvolari was born in 1892: a multiple motorcycle and car championship winner, he dominated the racing scene from 1922 to 1950 with record-breaking wins and endeavors that were at the limit of the impossible.

In 1968, Ivano Beggio took over the reins at Aprilia - the bicycle factory founded in 1945 by his Father, Alberto - and converted its production into motorcycles.

Mandello del Lario and Moto Guzzi: a bond born (almost) perchance in 1921, strengthened during the years spent at the business and in the countryside.

Un’innovazione che il fratello di Carlo Guzzi, Giuseppe, inventa e testa con un viaggio fino a Capo Nord.

Un gruppo di fan getta le basi per il Museo Moto Guzzi: più di 150 pezzi unici che hanno fatto storia.

In 1975, the first Aprilia racing bike was created: the production house finally reached national competitions and, within two years, it began to bring home good results and its first victories.

When Giovanni Agusta died in 1927, his wife and son decide to convert production to motorcycles, but the Second World War marked a new setback.

In 1927 Giuseppe Guzzi, Carlo’s brother, was the first to test the elastic frame driving a model with this invention up to the North Cape.

The "Motopercorso Nazionale di Solidarietà" - National Motorcycle Ride for Solidarity - takes place every year in the province of Chieti and passes through Paglieta: the goal is to raise funds and help the children of Borneo.

In April 1985, Aprilia Racing debuted on an international level. In just a few years, the first victories arrived, thanks to Loris Reggiani, the first of a long series of talented Aprilia riders.

In 1945, the MV Agusta motorcycle was assembled, relaunching the fate of the company based in Cascina Costa, It affirmed itself on the market, quickly winning many races.

At the end of the 1920s, Moto Guzzi complemented the production of road and racing motorcycles with the construction of vehicles for army use.

Fortemente voluta da Carlo Guzzi e progettata dal fratello Giuseppe, è la prima al mondo per i motocicli.

L’evento si svolge ogni anno nella provincia di Chieti per raccogliere fondi per i bambini del Borneo.

In 1932 the great engineer Corradino d'Ascanio started working with Piaggio, already inventor of the first helicopter and the variable pitch propeller, the future ‘father’ of the Vespa.

In April 1990, Aprilia produced the “Amico”, the first urban scooter made entirely of plastic, then followed by other lucky models, such as the Scarabeo range.

Giacomo Agostini drove for MV Agusta from 1965 to 1975, winning a long series of races, including 15 Grand Prix.

Aprilia Racing inaugura con il pilota Loris Reggiani una storia di successi e di talentuosi piloti in sella.

Moto Guzzi’s sports motor bikes have been taking part in competitions since the first industrial years, and the 1935 Tourist Trophy represents one of the most important victories.

The Vespa was born in 1946, a true revolution in mass transport on two wheels and fruit of the creative genius of Corradino d'Ascanio as well as the conversion of the arms industry.

In 2004, Aprilia entered the Piaggio Group, giving a positive boost to production and inaugurating a lucky season of victories that came to fruition two years later.

In August 1986 three motorcyclists participated in the charity event “Race for life”, held at the Varano Racetrack: 23 days non-stop on the circuit, and it was an immediate record.

One of the historical hearts and souls in the races department of Moto Guzzi is Duilio Agostini, tester, racer and technician for racing motorcycles.

From the 50’s onwards, while the Vespa takes wing, social tensions ignited at the Piaggio company, evolving into the historical “big strike” of 1961.

In April 2009, Aprilia returned to the Superbike with its super sport RSV4 bike and affirmed itself in big off-road rallies.

In agosto tre motociclisti disputano una corsa a scopo benefico di 23 giorni non-stop: è subito record.

In the 1950s the first Wind Tunnel in the world for testing motorcycles was inaugurated at the Moto Guzzi factory.

In 1972 began the construction of the Mugello Racetrack to have races organised in maximum safety: opened two years later, today it hosts the MotoGP.

La casa di Noale approda alle competizioni nazionali e nel giro di due anni arrivano le prime vittorie.

For Piaggio, the Ciao is a symbol of rebirth after the flood of 1966.

A Noale nasce Amico, il primo scooter urbano totalmente in plastica, cui seguiranno altri fortunati modelli.

In 1966 the journalist and engine enthusiast Roberto Patrignani accomplished an extraordinary exploit: 7,500 kilometres on board a 49 cm³ Guzzi Dingo Cross in the heart of Africa.

Every year, in May, the Varano Racetrack hosts the ASI Moto Show, an event dedicated to vintage motorcycles crowned by the usual Parade of Champions.

In 1977 a group of enthusiasts laid the foundation for the future Moto Guzzi Museum: over 150 unique pieces that run along the history of a legend.

Giovannino Guareschi was a real fan of Moto Guzzi motorcycles, as was his character, Peppone, also represented in the films on board a 500 Sport sidecar.

Young Giuseppe Cau marked Vespa’s success in the racing world, becoming a trusted rider and fully captivating the spirit of the new vehicle.

Il modello Ciao per Piaggio diventa simbolo della rinascita post-alluvione, e di libertà per i consumatori.

As with many of the symbols from Italy’s boom-time, Guzzi motorbikes have made their way into quite a few movies from the 50’s and 60’s, to say the least.

Alberto Beggio la fonda nel 1945 come fabbrica di biciclette; il figlio Ivano segna la svolta verso i motori.

Antonio Ligabue is one of the artists who are mainly associated with Moto Guzzi and, like him, a few futuristic painters have immortalized Mandello’s motorcycles in their artwork.

Il pilota esordisce con MV Agusta, con la quale correrà fino al 1975, conquistando ben 15 Gran Premi.

From recreational associations of music enthusiasts to visits from famous singers passing through’ the “factory orchestra” and the songs dedicated to Moto Guzzi. The long relationship between the Mandello-based company and music.

Guzzi motorcycles make themselves known not only through the races and by taking part in international events, but also thanks to commercials on TV.

La storica azienda varesina inizia una collaborazione con la casa di Milwaukee destinata a durare fino al ‘72.

Il legame di Mandello con i motori e soprattutto con Moto Guzzi si rinnova ogni anno grazie a eventi e manifestazioni che hanno come protagonista il marchio dell'aquila.

L’ingresso nello storico gruppo dà impulso alla produzione e inaugura una fortunata stagione di vittorie.

A new racetrack was opened on the outskirts of Modena in 2012: it hosts free practice rounds, tests on two and four wheelers as well as other events connected to the world of engines.

Con le sue supersportive, Noale torna alla massima categoria e si afferma nei grandi rally fuoristrada.

Dal genio di Corradino d'Ascanio e dalla riconversione industriale nasce la rivoluzione italiana su due ruote.

La nuova moto rilancia l'impresa di Cascina Costa, affermandosi sul mercato e vincendo subito molte gare.

Giovanni Castiglioni fonda un'azienda di minuteria metallica, futura protagonista nel mondo delle due ruote.