Moto
Guzzi Verde Legnano Special Edition
Moto
Guzzi announces a Special Edition that was exclusively developed in Mandello
del Lario for the American fans of the brand. The bike pays tribute to the rare
1971 Telaio Rosso Moto Guzzi V7 Sport. It was given the fancy name,“Verde
Legnano,” due to its lime green paint scheme. The Special Edition will be
produced in a limited run of just 50 motorcycles and will be available only in
North America, carrying a US$ 10,999 price tag.
The
original V7 Sport was an iconic bike, designed by Lino Tonti in 1971. It was
one of the first motorcycles with a five-speed gearbox capable of clocking 192
km/h. Powered by a 748 cc V-twin engine, the initial version of the V7
Sport sported a red frame and was limited to just 150 units. The bike wasn’t
just fast: many consider it to be the most beautiful Moto Guzzi ever built.
The
new Special Edition gets the same colorful treatment: the SE features “Verde
Legnano” lime green paint scheme and painted red frame. Unlike European buyers,
the North American market still retains a five-speed transmission but it does
now have a new wet flywheel which has replaced the previous dry alternator. The
744 cc V-twin puts out 50 hp and 58 Nm of torque.
Another
features include Marzocchi forks, remote reservoir Bitubo rear shocks, Brembo
brakes and anodized aluminum wheels, plus a special leather seat.
Unfortunately, the Special Edition V7 will be available only in the United
States. The bike will arrive in the dealerships in March, carrying a US$ 10,999
price tag. If you want to have one, you have to be fast since the Italians
decided to keep the Special Edition bike unique and only 50 units will be
produced.
