MOTO GUZZI V Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

When it comes to motorcycles, the presence of an X in the denomination adds an instant extreme factor, and the 2009 Moto Guzzi V12 X concept makes no difference. A Galluzzi and Terblanche creative effort, the V12 X brings a very aggressive design, with a major dose of supermoto DNA and by all means, a solid difference from the usual Guzzi styling.

Daring by nature and making no compromise, the V12 X seems like an extreme machine built for extreme riders in search of an even more thrilling ride on fast winding roads or in the city.

Miguel Galluzzi and Pierre Terblanche are the two designers behind the Moto Guzzi V12 LM. A retro Italian sportsbike reinvented, the V12 LM also boasts some features which are rarely seen in conjuction with the Mandello brand. The shaft drive was retained, but the rear suspension uses a horizontal damper mounted on the swingarm with a linkage system.

The whole upper part of the bike, seat and tank can be flipped open, exposing the minimalist and streamlined frame. The aggressive stance of the V12 LM is furthermore enhanced by the custom Pirelli slicks with grooves in the shape of Guzzi's falcon.

In 2009, Pierre Terblanche and Miguel Galluzi, two of the most brilliant motorcycle designers of all time, joined forces to exercise their styling capabilities centered around the essence of the Moto Guzzi brand.

The Moto Guzzi V12 Strada concept motorcycle has been developed around the 1,200cc V-twin engine from Mandello del Lario. It was a tribute to the one engine that made the Italian eagle badge into a myth of motorcycling with a unique character.

The Concept bike was a commitment from the Moto Guzzi brand to keep developing, manufacturing, and improving their flagship engine for the years to come. The bike was made with great attention to detail, leaving no cable tangling unnecessary and not a single off-key detail to be found.

Visually, the 2009 Moto Guzzi V12 Strada had an aggressive design with a single headlight unit mounted on the fork, a floating two-seater, a hidden exhaust system under the belly, a single-sided swingarm, and ten-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The prototype came with innovative features and solutions, such as the rear suspension system of the V12 Le Mans, LCD rearview mirrors, LED lights, suspended passenger footpegs, and heat sinks.

It was the most versatile model in the V12 range, perfect for everyday commuting and very comfortable for two-up riding, delivering the ideal ergonomics.

It was powered by a 1,151cc V-twin engine that exhaled through a two-into-one exhaust system with three-way catalytic converters and an oxygen sensor.