Photo: Officine Rossopuro
When you’re being tasked with modifying a timeless classic, we’ll bet the pressure is rather intense.
The aftermarket artists over at Officine Rossopuro go about their daily business in the picturesque city of Pescara, Italy. When it comes to creating unique pieces of mechanical artwork that revolve around Moto Guzzi’s two-wheeled bulls, these fellows mean business and their fascinating portfolio is a genuine testament to that claim!
For a clear demonstration of the crew’s abilities, we’ll be having a quick look at their achievements on a 1979 model from Mandello del Lario’s 850 T3 lineup. This untamed stallion is brought to life by a longitudinally mounted V-twin mill that prides itself with two valves per cylinder and a displacement of 844cc.
At 7,000 rpm, the air-cooled leviathan is good for up to 68 wild ponies, while a generous torque output of no less than 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) will be summoned at about 5,800 revs. The engine’s ominous force is channeled to a shaft final drive by means of a five-speed transmission. Long story short, it goes without saying the 850 T3 is one hell of a beast.
To ensure that its powertrain will perform like a marvel, the Rossopuro team kicked things off by honoring the bike’s V-twin and gearbox with a comprehensive overhaul. As soon as these items were refurbished, the Italian specialists turned their attention to the bodywork department, where you’ll find an assortment of bespoke garments that keep things looking rad.
The stock gas tank has been discarded in favor of a custom alternative, while aluminum fenders were installed on both ends of the beast. We also notice a pair of new side panels adorning the flanks, along with CNC-machined rear-mounted foot pegs that’ll bring about a tougher riding stance. Furthermore, T3’s beefy saddle was removed to make room for a quilted leather unit with retro vibes.
Officine’s fiend rolls on a magnificent set of laced wheels that hail from Borrani’s classy inventory. You will spot twin Bitubo shock absorbers handling rear suspension duties without breaking a sweat. Additionally, the standard front and rear lighting modules have been replaced by a selection of aftermarket counterparts. The finishing touch comes in the form of reverse megaphone mufflers topping off the original exhaust pipes.
For a clear demonstration of the crew’s abilities, we’ll be having a quick look at their achievements on a 1979 model from Mandello del Lario’s 850 T3 lineup. This untamed stallion is brought to life by a longitudinally mounted V-twin mill that prides itself with two valves per cylinder and a displacement of 844cc.
At 7,000 rpm, the air-cooled leviathan is good for up to 68 wild ponies, while a generous torque output of no less than 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) will be summoned at about 5,800 revs. The engine’s ominous force is channeled to a shaft final drive by means of a five-speed transmission. Long story short, it goes without saying the 850 T3 is one hell of a beast.
To ensure that its powertrain will perform like a marvel, the Rossopuro team kicked things off by honoring the bike’s V-twin and gearbox with a comprehensive overhaul. As soon as these items were refurbished, the Italian specialists turned their attention to the bodywork department, where you’ll find an assortment of bespoke garments that keep things looking rad.
The stock gas tank has been discarded in favor of a custom alternative, while aluminum fenders were installed on both ends of the beast. We also notice a pair of new side panels adorning the flanks, along with CNC-machined rear-mounted foot pegs that’ll bring about a tougher riding stance. Furthermore, T3’s beefy saddle was removed to make room for a quilted leather unit with retro vibes.
Officine’s fiend rolls on a magnificent set of laced wheels that hail from Borrani’s classy inventory. You will spot twin Bitubo shock absorbers handling rear suspension duties without breaking a sweat. Additionally, the standard front and rear lighting modules have been replaced by a selection of aftermarket counterparts. The finishing touch comes in the form of reverse megaphone mufflers topping off the original exhaust pipes.
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