Crashed Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada Gets Second Chance at Life in Bespoke Form

Shiny Hammer’s Samuel Aguiar specializes in various meticulous crafts, such as furniture design, metalwork, and even motorcycle customization. It goes without saying that the sheer level of creativity at work under this Frenchman’s roof is absolutely staggering. Sure enough, we totally dig his two-wheeled undertakings, and we bet you do too.

For a clear demonstration of Aguiar’s exceptional abilities, we’ll have a closer look at the most remarkable venture born on Shiny Hammer’s premises. In case you haven’t already guessed, it’s not some funky armchair or a decorative item that looks as if it belongs in a different galaxy; it is a gorgeous mechanical monstrosity adorned with a healthy dose of alloy garments.

Prior to landing on his doorstep, the bike you see here was a crashed 1981 variant from Moto Guzzi’s 1000SP Spada lineup. With bent forks and a damaged front wheel, Mandello del Lario’s beast found itself in a pathetic condition when it rolled into Samuel’s workshop for the very first time. Before we proceed with examining how he’s managed to resurrect (and improve upon) the Spada, let’s take a second to remind ourselves about the machine’s powertrain characteristics.

Within its steel double-cradle frame, the Italian fiend houses a longitudinally mounted 90-degree V-twin colossus, with two valves per cylinder and a gargantuan displacement of 949cc. This air-cooled, four-stroke titan delivers as much as 71 hp at about 6,800 rpm and up to 62 pound-feet (84 Nm) of crushing twist at 5,200 revs.

The engine’s force is handed over to a shaft final drive via five-speed gearbox, enabling the Guzzi to run the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at approximately 92 mph (148 kph). Additionally, it boasts a top speed of 137 mph (220 kph). Now that we’ve covered Spada’s main specs and features, we’ll dive in for a thorough analysis of Samuel Aguiar’s magnificent showstopper.

After disposing of the stallion’s stock bodywork, Shiny Hammer’s mastermind blessed its front end with a comprehensive rebuild. The new forks are accompanied by a premium pair of air-assisted shock absorbers from Fournales on the opposite end.

When a level bone line was achieved, Samuel’s attention turned to the creature’s V-twin powerplant, which was honored with 36 mm (1.42 inches) Dell’Orto carburetors and alloy velocity stacks, as well as a custom stainless-steel exhaust system manufactured in-house.

Spada’s fresh bodywork features a ravishing selection of hand-shaped aluminum items polished to a mirror finish, such as bespoke fenders, a handsome fuel tank, and one menacing front fairing. Furthermore, the subframe was revised to accommodate a flawless tail section, along with a single-seater saddle.

As for aftermarket accessories, the cockpit comes equipped with a digital Motogadget Motoscope Pro gauge that keeps it free of unwanted clutter. A set of rear-mounted foot pegs from Tarozzi’s inventory bring about a tougher riding stance. Additional stopping power is accomplished thanks to Brembo brake rotors, while the original hoops have been discarded to make room for Morad laced alternatives wearing Avon Roadrider AM26 rubber on both ends.

We can probably all agree on one thing; Aguiar’s reworked Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada guarantees to leave just about any moto-loving gearhead truly lost for words.