Senior Riders See No Limits to Fulfilling Their Passion for the Open Road With Unique Piaggio MP3 Scooter Jun 13, 2008
Its production includes scooters, motorcycles and mopeds in the 50cc to 1,200 cc displacement range, marketed under the Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera, Derbi, Aprilia, Scarabeo and Moto Guzzi brands. Source: Piaggio Group Americas. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Moto Guzzi riders quietly rally in Houston Aug 17, 2007
Smyth says he s the oldest registered member of the Moto Guzzi National Owners Club ... Moto Guzzis are notable for their transverse-mounted V-twin engines, a design devotees say prevents overheating ... The motorcycles inspire a small but devoted following that s like a cult, said John Finn, a Winona resident and Moto Guzzi owner. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Niche cycle shops thriving Jul 27, 2007
According to Smith, it took Ton-Up four months to become the No. 2 Moto Guzzi dealer in the U.S. And the sleek, Italian bike isn't even his biggest seller. That title belongs to the FlyScooters Il Bello, which brings in customers such as Tracey Westerhausen. (AZCentral -- Business)
Man killed in fire was 'generous, giving' Jul 10, 2007
Although most of Beeman's friends rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Beeman rode a Norton Commando and a Moto Guzzi, Weisser said. Beeman was also involved in the Masons and held the title of worshipful master of Harmony Lodge 110. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
PAPER: Superstars flying 222,623 miles between them to get to the LIVE EARTH concerts... Jul 7, 2007
" Indeed, an audit of the lifestyles of the A-list performers appearing at Live Earth, reveals that they are among the worst individual polluters in the world, as their world tours and private jets billow thousands of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. One hour in a Gulfstream jet burns as much fuel as driving a family car for a year. The Daily Mail has found that five of the top performing acts together have an annual output of almost 2,000 carbon tonnes. Madonna alone has... (The Drudge Report)
Upset over placement of motorcycles Jun 17, 2007
Roger wrote on Jun 16, 2007 4:29 PM:" Yes, I agree. That display should not have been there. Probably some soccer mom looking for a Father's Day present for her husband... a used Moto Guzzi or Harley. ". Leonard wrote on Jun 16, 2007 10:50 AM:" Two words: Busy Body. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ducati would consider Harley-Davidson merger anytime, CFO says Jun 12, 2007
Ducati once considered a purchase of Moto Guzzi, which has since been acquired by Piaggio. Husqvarna could also be a potential fit, but is likely to be acquired by BMW, and is therefore not really on the market, DOnofrio said. (FT.com -- Markets)
For the love of speed May 30, 2007
To hear those bikes drop down through the gears and then accelerate away towards Sarah's Cottage and Ramsey was like a motorcycle symphony--the bass of the Nortons; the higher tones of the 4-cylinder Gileras and MV Agustas; and the incredible high pitch of the 8-cylinder Moto Guzzi. Peter Bradford, Ellicott City, Maryland, USA. (BBC News -- UK)
