Aptly-Named Moto Guzzi 1000SP All Blue Is Stunning Beyond Comprehension

Among them, there was Gas and Oil Bespoke Motorcycles from the Czech Republic, and their custom tribute is without a doubt one of the best out there! Founded by Matej Sysel in 2014, this Prague-based firm has thus far proven its worth to the bike-modding community with more incredible projects than we care to count.

So, there was hardly anyone more suitable to honor Moto Guzzi’s century-long presence in the motorcycling world. What Matej and his team refer to as All Blue is their way of celebrating 100 years of Moto Guzzi, and it all started with a 1000SP Spada from the model-year 1980. However, it would be highly inaccurate to call this a 1000SP nowadays, as only the engine was taken from the said variant.

It’s an air-cooled 949cc V-twin with something in the region of 70 hp at its disposal, enough for All Blue to play with. The engine was really showing its age, though, so Gas and Oil (G&O) gave it a complete overhaul so as to take it back to its former glory. This was the preliminary stage of their endeavor, and they finished it off with a set of brand-new Dell’Orto PHF carbs breathing through velocity stacks.

With the longitudinal V-twin all freshened up, G&O’s artisans had it placed inside the double-cradle framework of an old Moto Guzzi California. However, they tweaked and refurbished the frame before doing so, shortening its rear section considerably in the process. Along with the skeleton, the California also donated its front suspension to All Blue’s cause.

The Czech specialists turned to aftermarket solutions for the rear end, where you will now spot an adjustable pair of YSS shocks with progressive springs. Firmly supporting the motorcycle’s revised subframe, these bad boys add a pinch of 21st century tech to the handling department. Above the modern shock absorbers, one may find a cafe racer-style tail ingeniously built out of – wait for it – a Yamaha SR fuel tank.

A minuscule, yet bright LED taillight was seamlessly recessed into it at the back, but what will really get your attention is the seat. It’s been put together from scratch using generous amounts of padding and premium brown leather upholstery. There are no passenger foot pegs to speak of, though, so the grab strap only serves a cosmetic purpose.

Speaking of foot pegs, All Blue was treated to a set of aftermarket units from Tarozzi, and they’re placed right above some fresh exhaust pipework. The plumbing was manufactured in-house out of stainless-steel, with reverse megaphone mufflers finding their way into the whole affair thereafter. Sharon supplied these new silencers, which end in a slight uplift on each side of the rear wheel.

For a fine balance between classic looks and modern-day performance, the bike’s 18-inch hoops got cloaked in Bridgestone Battlax BT46 tires. The brakes received an invigorating makeover, too, gaining replacement discs, youthful pads, and a protective layer of Cerakote on the calipers. Turning back to the bodywork, G&O had a couple more aces up their sleeves.

One of them was the addition of a tiny handmade fender at the front, while the other involved the fuel tank of a Yamaha RD. This part has been thoughtfully reworked before it could fit atop the California skeleton, and it now carries a quick-action filler cap like those found on race bikes.

Fronting the gas tank is an incredibly tidy cockpit area, where the centerpiece comes in the form of a retro-style MST Speedster dial from Motogadget’s range. The German electronics brand also supplied a pair of bar-end turn signals, now placed at each extremity of a custom-made handlebar. Aside from the blinkers, it’s outfitted with Renthal grips and 3D-printed switchgear.

Gas and Oil wrapped things up at the front with a vintage-looking headlamp, while upgrading the Guzzi’s electronics with a brand-new wiring harness and a Shido lithium battery. Last but certainly not least, the paintwork adorning All Blue is just as gorgeous as it is simple, and it is obviously what went on to inspire its nickname.

A deep shade of blue was applied on the bodywork, frame, and forks, even making its way onto the handlebar. The hue is a perfect match for the brown leather worn by the seat, while polished metal surfaces bring a bit of contrast elsewhere. Well, what would you do if someone acknowledged your birthday in such spectacular fashion at one point?