1 comments about Moto Guzzi.

1. ......if you're looking for a general history of Moto Guzzi, then this book provides it. Coverage of the early years is good and Mr. Styles obviously has good access to the factory, or dealer black & white photo archives.
   Even Guzzi's 4-wheeled efforts are explored.
   The lack of colour plates is a real pity.
   Disappointingly for me, there is no mention of the development of the 4 valve twins. Neither the Lario nor Monza are acknowledged.
   For the Guzzi enthusiast, this is a good, servicable history.

5 comments about Moto Guzzi Big Twins (Motorcycle Color History).

1. Greg Field has given us another well-researched, beautiful book, which tells the story of motorcycles with their roots in farm implements, and their souls in the clouds. He brings Moto Guzzi motorcycles to life with stories from people such as Dr. John, little known historical facts, and photos which have never before been publicly shown. This is a book that any motorcyclist will enjoy. It reads like a novel, brought tears to my eyes, and I was hardly able to put it down.



2. This book is great, rare pictures, a little bit too short. The beginning of this book is fantastic a lot of details, amazing stuff the american motorcycles market. In one word, Great



3. Nice book about Guzzi's Twin models.
   A little American based though, but that gives me a different view to the Guzzi development in the US than you get from other books. Still the Italian point of view could have completed the otherwise very nice historical information.
   Pictures could have been a little better (more colours and detail).
   Don't expect in depth detail about each model, but general stories.
   Last version is dated 1998, so getting outdated.
   A nice book to have and to read.



4. I am researching older Guzzis (in order to buy one) and the book is a great resource. It mentions each model and what changes were made from year to year. It's been a great help figuring out what options are on each bike I'm considering buying.
   
   It answers most of the "what year did this model go from drum to disk brakes" type questions. In addition to technical parts, it's well written and tells a good story about the history of big twin Guzzis in the US. It pretty much ends with the newer OHC bikes, so it won't help much if you're looking for a 1999 model.



5. I've been into Italian bikes for 20 years, and Guzzi's for most of that time. I've got most of what's been written on them, and can quote you whole passages. Most of the histories are full of errors.
   
   Mr Field adopts a clever approach. Instead of letting his ego run wild making absolute statements he simply offers period photo's and quotes from key people. So instead of "this is how it as and if you disagree with me your an idiot" it's: "this is what I found this is where it came from, make up your own mind". Ironically, despite covering himself, he actually makes fewer errors than anyone else. In fact I can't think of a single thing that's actually wrong in the book.
   
   Loop frames are covered more completely than later models, but that's to be expected. Non us bikes are not covered well, also expected. You can't put everything into one book, it'd be 4" thick, and the work. It'd never be finished.
   
   Otherwise a superb book and fully recommended. 10/10.

3 comments about The Moto Guzzi Story: Racing and Production Models From 1921 to the Present Day.

1. The credible and respectable work of Ian Falloon, both photographic and journalistic, is of extreme value in filling a huge gap ever-present in the MOTO GUZZI fanatic's English-published history library. He has taken aedquate time to properly research with sincerety his chosen subject first-hand and utilized the full range of world-wide resources available. A job well done, thank you, sir.



2. The February issue of Motor Cyclist Magazine reviewd this book and rated it very highly (that is where I learned about it and will order one). I have always loved Guzzi's and the last line in the review says "Be careful of this book; it can make you want a Moto Guzzi" - you will too!



3. This is arguably the best book on Guzzis I have read.
   The opinions are pretty objective and the author lets you know what HE would have bought, given the choice!
   Lots of good pictures, sourced from around the world.
   Ian Falloon tries not to miss-out any of the twins & even has a nice section on the little 4 valves.

   I recommend this to any Guzzi enthusiast.

2 comments about Moto Guzzi V-Twins (Crowood AutoClassics).

1. Oooooh the sound of a Guzzi could never be encapsulated onapage but Mick gives a really good go at caputuring the sprit of thislumbering monster of a marque. It is great to see that he not only incldes lots of great information but some personal histories of some Guzziologists. IT makes it all so much more relevant when you read the book. Mick writes a lot of really good books and this is one of them.



2. Where did the V-twin engine design come from?
   What is the development story behind the SP fairings?
   Many questions are answered, both for the 'old-hand' and new Guzzi enthusiast alike.
   Mick gives a personal review of each model, it's foibles & idiosyncracies. An entertaining & enjoyable read!
   I'm glad I bought it!

No comments about The Encyclopedia of Motorcycles, Vol. 3: Hongdu - Moto Guzzi.

No comments about Guzziology: A working mechanic's personal guide to Moto Guzzi motorcycles, designed to supplement existing service manuals and parts references.

No comments about Chilton's new repair and tune-up guide: Moto Guzzi.

No comments about Motos del 97. (motos fabricadas por Triumph, Ducati y Guzzi)(TT: Motorcycles from 97) (TA: motorcycles manufactured by Triumph, Ducati and Guzzi): An article from: Automundo Magazine.

No comments about Moto Guzzi: Gold Portfolio 1949-1973 (Gold Portfolio).

1 comments about Moto Guzzi Le Mans: Performance Portfolio 1976-1989 (Performance Portfolio).

1. very heavy on Round case Lemans
   needs more on Square case and customs
   but it is what it is clippings from magazines and I would never have found them on my own