Moto Guzzi : Nevada Classic 750

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/ http://www.motoguzzi.it/it_IT/ The 703 cc Guzzi V7 came out in 1967. Well received by the market, the V7 was soon followed by the 750 cc V7 Special, and later by the legendary V7 Sport, a machine with extraordinary road holding and attractive modern styling. America fell in love with this new Guzzi technology and Italian style, and work soon began on the Special, California and Ambassador versions. These powerful and elegant Italian cruisers captured the American imagination to such an extent that they played star roles in a large number of films and adverts. These highly successful Guzzis fired a passion that still lives on in the States a In 1973, Moto Guzzi was acquired by De Tomaso Industries Inc. (D.T.I. Group). Acquisition by De Tomaso heralded the start of production of a series of 4 cylinder models, culminating in the successful Guzzi 254 in 1975. But the Guzzi public clearly demonstrated that tradition counted for more than new ideas, and the company was quickly forced to return to the development of the classic 90° V twin that had grown to symbolise Mandello del Lario. The glorious 90° V-Twin design was applied to smaller engines and the Guzzi V35 and V50 hit the market, providing a new stepping stone for Moto Guzzi throughout the 1980s. The same decade also saw the introduction of the "American Style" with the Custom and Florida, and partly faired enduro models. Production nevertheless concentrated on two main areas, Gran Turismo and high performance machines, both typifying Moto Guzzi with its reputation for comfortable long distance bikes and history of racing success. Without a doubt, the most famous of the period's Gran Turismos was the California. In later models the California was equipped with electronic fuel injection and a three-disc integral braking system with automatic pressure distribution. The Le Mans, Daytona, Centauro and Sport 1100 on the other hand, embodied Mandello del Lario's sporting heritage. All these bikes were equipped with upside down forks, with wheels fixed to the sliding stanchions. This fork design was practically the same as that adopted by Carlo Guzzi over fifty years earlier on the Airone and the Astore and represents an impressive example of the prophetic vision and innovative design that has always been the very essence of Moto Guzzi. The unmistakable character and style of these eighties machines were echoed in the 1990s by the new California, Nevada and V11 Sport. http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/certificate-of-origin.html certificate of origin Definition Document that certifies a shipment's country of origin. It is used between members of a trading block or where special privileges are granted to goods produced in certain countries. Certificate of origin is commonly issued by a trade promotion office, or a chamber of commerce in the exporting country. Also called declaration of origin. certificate of origin is in the Customs Documentation & Procedures, International Trade & Relations and Shipping, Transport, & Travel subjects. certificate of origin appears in the definitions of the following terms: declaration of origin, documentary credit, documentary draft, evidence of origin, export certificate of origin, shipping documents, export declaration, letter of credit (L/C), commercial document and documentation http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/guzzi7501st/index.html The bottom line is that the new-for-2004 Nevada is an easy-to ride, flexible, smooth machine that would likely leave most of its rivals in the 800 class for dead on the twisty roads we rode. And except for the the price—about $1500 more than other 800 V-twins—Guzzi's latest makes us smile. http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/features/0804_crup_honda_shadow_moto_guzzi/index.html 2008 Honda Shadow Aero And 2008 Moto Guzzi Nevada Classic 750 - Last Of The 750 S The Honda Shadow Aero And Moto Guzzi Nevada Still Deliver (April 2008) At the other end of the styling spectrum lives moto Guzzi's Nevada classic 750, easily identi- fied by its distinctive transverse 90-degree V-twin engine. that engine is a direct descendant of the '69 703cc Guzzi V7, but the Nevada classic itself only dates back to 2005. the styling is decidedly "italian cruiser": wide standard-style handlebars, extreme teardrop tank, tachometer, V-max-like chrome faux air intakes and an upswept exhaust canister on each side. this is not your neighbor's V-twin. http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/state-of-the-moto-guzzi-14286.html Moto Guzzi? Moto who? If you've been riding motorcycles for any length of time, you've probably seen one or two of these unique machines, usually owned by the kind of guy who likes 1970s Saabs. They are known mostly for being quirky to the point of distraction, oddly engineered motorcycles that only appeal to those who like Moto Guzzis. I've always been a fan of the big pushrod twins, so I was very excited when we here at MO were offered an opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse at the State of the Guzzi in the US market. The two bikes we tested are from opposite ends of the product lineup, allowing us to closely examine both an entry-level, smaller-displacement cruiser as well as a top-of-the line "trophy bike".