Italians are nothing if not passionate, and the Guzzisti faithful definitely fall into that group.
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The record Open House 2018 attendance is a sign of the passion Guzzisti have for Moto Guzzi, one of the most noble and beloved brands in the world. Thirty thousand enthusiasts, many strictly in the saddle, arrived from all over the globe at the historic Moto Guzzi plant in Mandello del Lario, where all Moto Guzzi bikes have been built since 1921.
Almost one hundred years after its birth, Moto Guzzi is in its second youth, increasingly catalysing the interest and popularity of different generations that recognise values such as authenticity, character and great skill in creating unique motorcycles. Like the new Moto Guzzi V85 TT, on display for the first time in its definitive version, with success demonstrated, not only by the enthusiastic comments of the public, but also by the more than one thousand bookings for a test ride (for which fans can still pre-register online at the Moto Guzzi website). The other Moto Guzzi gem that was unveiled for the first time ever was also popular and the subject of many photographs: the V9 Bobber Sport, a more aggressive and refined version of the already popular custom from Mandello, enhanced by numerous prestigious details, available for purchase from late October.
The 2018 edition of the Open House had more activities for the public than ever before, starting with the tours of the production lines. No less inte...