Written by Martin Hodgson
When it comes to the Italian brand that is Moto Guzzi, it?s easy to argue that the qualities of individuality and uniqueness go hand in hand with the marque. So when Moto Guzzi America was searching for four builders to take part in their V9 Pro Build series, those two characteristics were essential. That and being a world-class craftsman. Enter the final piece to the puzzle – sculptor, winning rider and race team engineer Bruce McQuiston. Bruce is the visionary behind Moto Studio from Miami, Florida and given the keys to a brand new Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer, he’s handcrafted an Urban scrambler he calls the ?Braapster? to shred the streets of the Sunshine State.

Bruce’s resume is as impressive as the bikes he creates and gives an insight into how he goes about building the beautiful machines that come out of Moto Studio. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kutztown University, a race car driver and engineer and the winner of the first motorcycle race he ever entered, he has an affinity with the often hidden natural beauty of Florida that he incorporates into his award-winning art. With the V9 before him he makes the design process sound effortless, ?It was only a matter of adapting some design concepts to the requirements of urban survival in a city where there is little regard for the motorcyclist.?
Looking at Moto Studio’s previous builds and the factory styling of the Guzzi V9 it would be easy to assume that Bruce might ha...