The company, Motto Guzzie started turning out motorcycles in 1921 when Mandelo del Laurio opened shop in Lake Como in Lombardi. The first Moto Guzzi motorcycles had the horizontal single engine designed by Carlo Guzzi and were referred to as the “official motorcycle of Italy.” The design persisted for the first 45 years of manufacture, the horizontal four-cylinder single engine with the inlet over exhaust valve powering the best performing rides in Italy until the 1940s.

Moto Guzzi motorcycles made an impressive showing in the motorcycle racing circuits until 1957 when they pulled out of racing to concentrate on domestic sales. Relatively upscale, it was very popular after World War II, especially the ‘46 Motoleggera and the Galetto. A large portion of its sales went to law enforcement agencies in Italy as well as the US.

Jackal Moto Guzzi Reinvention To Its Popularity

Today, Moto Guzzi motorcycles uses the 90° V-twin engines originally designed in the 1960s by Giulio Cesare Carcano, who also designed the V8 Grand Prix racer. It is a sturdy machine designed for police use; the 1967 Moto Guzzi V7 has been in continuous production in various versions, a 1200 cc 80 hp in 2006. The most popular model for a Moto Guzzi motorcycle is the Le Mans, which has up to six versions.

The Moto Guzzi Jackal is a sports cruiser first brought to the market in 1999 and shares many specifications with the California model with a few variations. The Jackal is the only Moto Guzzi sports cruiser using foot pegs rather than floorboards and is placed farther back in the body than the California models. Also, the Jackal Moto Guzzi motorcycle seats are saddles that area relatively long and in two parts placed farther down the bike’s body, unlike other sports cruisers which tend to cramp riders upfront.

It handles very well because of its firm and rigid suspension, enabling the rider to take tight turns at all speeds and all road surfaces with comparative confidence.
Jackal Moto Guzzi motorcycles accessories include a floorboard if you prefer it to the pegs, an electronic tachometer or rev counter that can be DIY or professionally installed, and a touring shield to prevent wind whipping. Stainless steel mufflers especially designed for Moto Guzzi sports cruisers, center stand kits and a dual front disc brake kit converting the rear, independent brakes are all available online and in most specialty shops specializing in Italian motorcycles. Backrests come in various designs and so do glove boxes.