Motorcycle specifications Moto-Guzzi940 BELLAGIO 2012 Le Yankee italien

the Bellagio inaugurated a new custom style for the Italian manufacturer, less California (in vogue for over... 30 years), less touring, more bad boy, a bit like Harley's Sportster line. The 35th anniversary edition of the Calif seemed to be a tribute tinged with a 'goodbye'. Will this 940 carry the torch for a new Guzzi generation?

its name sings like the famous Las Vegas hotel. Yet its origins lie in the Italian Alps: it's the name of a small town on the shores of Lake Como. In the past, the Lombardy bourgeoisie gathered here; today, this name is borne by this 940 custom. A beautiful machine, with an overflowing twin and a presence that's both discreet and present. The Bellagio looks good, is a little provocative, and accentuates its aggressiveness with twin exhausts terminating in multi-drilled tips. Equipment-wise, it's a far cry from the days of the California: big forks, electronic dashboard with digital window, Brembo brakes and single-arm with cardan shaft. Designed for maximum availability from low revs, the new twin retains all the Guzzi philosophy. In our world of 16-valve engines and ever-larger radiators, the 940 evolves in la dolce vita. What a pleasure it is to savor an engine rooted in authenticity, with 2 valves per cylinder, air cooling, and a character like you'll find less and less. Not exactly supple, but strong at mid-stroke, the engine has an unmistakably spicy taste - a far cry from the blandness of certain Japanese productions. Bellagio is buffalo steak with a real Roquefort sauce; a meat that can be cut with a big knife, that doesn't need to spill over the plate, and that leaves a strong taste in your mouth once you've chewed it. Featuring a new frame and a more compact size than Mandello's previous custom bikes, the 940 Bellagio also gets the latest-generation C.A.RC gimbal swingarm and digital display found on the latest Guzzi models. On the 940, it's mated to a simplified instrument cluster featuring a subtly retro speedometer. Since 2012, the Bellagio has lost 50 mm in seat height.

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