This week it’s all about Italy?with a stunning Benelli replica, a killer BMW R nineT by LuisMoto and a monstrous custom Ducati from XTR Pepo. Andiamo!

Moto Guzzi 1000SP by Fratelli Brambilla Finding the perfect balance between form and function is a moving target. As consumer tastes and trends change, so does the focus of men and women wrenching behind garage doors. Thankfully, amongst true enthusiasts performance remains an all-important trait.
That goes double when you come from a family steeped in racing tradition. Roberto and Carlo Brambilla, sons of former Formula 1 ace Vittorio, have taken what they learned from dear old dad and turned it into a business. This 1979 Moto Guzzi 1000SP is their showpiece.
The unmatched bodywork may irk some, but keep in mind that every bit of ?form? has been crafted for performance ?function.? So things are as light as they can be. The fairing and tail are fiberglass and the tank is a hand formed alloy unit. Titanium is used everywhere throughout the internals. Hell, the Fratelli Brambilla even shaved 1.5 kgs from the Goose?s crankshaft before boring out the engine out to 975cc and rebuilding it to a race-worthy 115 hp. They?re so focused on performance, Roberto and Carlos even crafted an alloy catch tank to soak up oil coughed up during heavy revving. [More]
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