Customer Reviews

Motoguzzi Big Twins (Motorcycle Color History)

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Greg Field has given us another well-researched, beautiful book, which tells the story of motorcycles with their roots in farm implements, and their souls in the clouds. He brings Moto Guzzi motorcycles to life with stories from people such as Dr. John, little known historical facts, and photos which have never before been publicly shown. This is a book that any motorcyclist will enjoy. It reads like a novel, brought tears to my eyes, and I was hardly able to put it down.

This is an essential book for Guzzisti. I think other brand's enthusiasts will enjoy it as well. The book is well researched, well organized and the photgraphs are beautiful. Mr. Field has put a great deal of effort into this endeavor, using sources from the US and Europe, and the results are outstanding.

This book is great, rare pictures, a little bit too short. The beginning of this book is fantastic a lot of details, amazing stuff the american motorcycles market. In one word, Great

Nice book about Guzzi's Twin models.
A little American based though, but that gives me a different view to the Guzzi development in the US than you get from other books. Still the Italian point of view could have completed the otherwise very nice historical information.
Pictures could have been a little better (more colours and detail).
Don't expect in depth detail about each model, but general stories.
Last version is dated 1998, so getting outdated.
A nice book to have and to read.

I've been into Italian bikes for 20 years, and Guzzi's for most of that time. I've got most of what's been written on them, and can quote you whole passages. Most of the histories are full of errors.

Mr Field adopts a clever approach. Instead of letting his ego run wild making absolute statements he simply offers period photo's and quotes from key people. So instead of "this is how it as and if you disagree with me your an idiot" it's: "this is what I found this is where it came from, make up your own mind". Ironically, despite covering himself, he actually makes fewer errors than anyone else. In fact I can't think of a single thing that's actually wrong in the book.

Loop frames are covered more completely than later models, but that's to be expected. Non us bikes are not covered well, also expected. You can't put everything into one book, it'd be 4" thick, and the work. It'd never be finished.

Otherwise a superb book and fully recommended. 10/10.

I am researching older Guzzis (in order to buy one) and the book is a great resource. It mentions each model and what changes were made from year to year. It's been a great help figuring out what options are on each bike I'm considering buying.

It answers most of the "what year did this model go from drum to disk brakes" type questions. In addition to technical parts, it's well written and tells a good story about the history of big twin Guzzis in the US. It pretty much ends with the newer OHC bikes, so it won't help much if you're looking for a 1999 model.

Very informative. Rewarding and interesting read for all Guzzista's. For anyone who loves Italian motorcycles.