Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Guzzi inline four

This was a new design for Moto Guzzi, who, from 1952-54 tried this longitudinal shaft drive inline 4 racer with small diameter tube space frame. Apparently it was not well liked because of the top heavy feel. It was discontinued with the development of the V8.
 

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5 comments:

  1. ratsApril 13, 2022 at 9:49 PM

    Never knew these existed; thanks. That frame: Lincoln Logs or Meccano?

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  2. Mister GApril 13, 2022 at 10:16 PM

    Tinker toy (or the Italian equivalent...) I'd like to see it without fairing and tank.

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  3. AnonymousApril 14, 2022 at 9:15 AM

    Upvote for rats - I'd never heard of this one before either. Thanks, Mr. G.

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  4. Mister GApril 14, 2022 at 10:27 PM

    Me neither! This is the first original picture I've seen, though Phil Ainsley has done his usual excellent photography on the machine here;
    https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Racers/motor_guzzi_four.htm

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  5. Mister GApril 14, 2022 at 10:35 PM

    A later variation, I think

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