Guzzi Museum

	Since it's foundation in March 1921 by Carlo Guzzi and Emanuele Vittorio Parodi, Moto Guzzi have been building motorcycles at the factory at Mandello del Lario on Lake Como. The museum at the factory has an example of all the the various models produced there over the past eight decades. As well as the exotic racing machinery and road bikes the museum also displays the more mundane products such as utility vehicles and agricultural machinery.

The first Guzzi. Known as the G.P. (Guzzi-Parodi) from the initials of the two partners.	Normale 500

The classic Guzzi racing single in 500cc form	and 250cc

The opening of the wind tunnel in 1954 allowed the factory to defeat more powerful rivals with advanced aerodynamics	and produce some very effective record breakers.

As well as the singles Guzzi also experimented with twin cylinder machines	and three cylinder machines

and finally the "Otto Cilindri" the 500cc V8	Until you see it, first hand, it's hard to appreciate how compact this engine is.

With the arrival of the across the frame Vee-twin engine Guzzi fixed on the layout they still use today.	The classic early seventies V7 Sport

A "Sport 1100" track machine	The "V11 Sport"

Guzzi also produced desert racing machines	and endurance racers

As well as complete machines the museum features engines.	This one is used in unmanned spy-planes.

Guzzi also produced basic transport, such as this three wheeler	and the very popular "galletto"