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Moto Guzzi V8. Hear it

Mon, 21 Feb 2011

An ultra-rare Moto Guzzi V8 race bike will make an appearance at the Race Retro show this weekend. The Stoneleigh Park event takes place 27-28-29 Feb.

But rather than just marvelling at the static exhibit you can hear it running, too. The 500cc V8 ran to a dizzy 12,500rpm and made around 80bhp at its decidedly skinny back wheel. Although the incredibly complicated design showed much promise the project was scrapped when Guzzi pulled out of International racing in 1957.

If you're going to the show this weekend, we suggest you take some earplugs...


By mark forsyth


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