The Man Who Designs Moto Guzzis -- /RideApart

[@IDiedForYou1776]

I love hearing Miguel Galluzzi he has the old time feel that is missing from EVERYTHING now a days he got that chilled out relaxed thing about him and the passion for the bikes gotta love it.

[@OccasionalPythonBooT]

Love Miguel Galluzzi's garage/office. You could have done a complete episode just looking at all his cool motorcycle memorabilia/stuff. Great interview, one of your best episodes yet!

[@mayakovski]

He is so right, motorcycles are meant to be fun. And that is exactly why I have a 2017 V7 III. Love it, my forever bike.

[@louismartin4446]

I have owned 2 Monsters and now added the exact same Guzzi V racer in this video. I had no idea Galluzzi had designed the V7 Racer! Cool guy….impressive!

[@Conrad1867]

Love the sound of those twins! One day, I'll have enough money to purchase a V7 stone.

[@danielartist123]

Love the V7

[@FuriousFilipino]

I have nearly given up on Ride Apart, especially because of some of the nonsensical articles on the web site, but this has got to be one of the best pieces I have seen in some time. Good job boys.

[@OmegaRacer]

The first time I started my brother's LeMans I was hooked. Now I own 6 bikes, but my Guzzi G5 is the one I love above all others. Thanks for this great interview

[@theloveman9]

I could be wrong, but it is my understanding that the V7 Racer is the best selling model in the Guzzi line. Moto Guzzi is in the perfect position to capture the resurgence of interest in cafe racer motorcycles, and yet, from this video, I didn't get any sense that the company is even considering product development in that arena. So many cafe racers are being built from the ground up by specialty shops here in the U.S. (and England, among others), some of which end up costing $20K, $30K or more. The only production bikes available here in the U.S. that cater to the cafe racer market are the V7 Racer, the Triumph Thruxton, and perhaps the BMW R9T. So many of us who are interested in this style of motorcycle aren't buying any of these models because they are underpowered (exception being the BMW). The market isn't asking for 200 HP cafe racers, but they are asking for something that is relatively light weight, 80 to 100 HP, air cooled, and simple that captures the essence of those bikes from the `60s. A company that can produce something as stylish as the V7 Racer could certainly deliver on the concept I've outlined. How about it, Miguel?

[@1Alt1]

great episode guys this man knows exactly what motorcycling is about!

[@1silvervespa]

Very true , too much plastic . I like his life story. Nothing fake here, living the rider lifestyle. Keep riding and designing Bikes that move us .

[@stephenbaron5681]

As a Moto Guzzi ,Norton and Airloil BMW rider his design philosophy hits home!

[@samuraipizzacat2171]

this was really interesting and an interesting guy to listen to. Made me reconsider some the next bike im going to get, as it does ultimatley come down to how much fun your having in everyday riding.

[@ams914]

I had never heard of these bikes. Man are they BEAUTIFUL.

[@glimmerman]

What an incredible interview! Thanks for this 🙏

[@perterslse2543]

Being a middle aged owner of a Cafe'ed 81 Guzzi SP1000 I might be biased but what Galluzzi says just hits the nail for me. Motorcycles and especially the simple ones are a way to escape this plastic-fantastic nightmare we call our today. A way to get back to basics for a few hours and enjoy a simpler way of transport where your skills and the bike melts together.

[@kaveiros75]

Amazing video... amazing guy. A living legend of motorcyclism and I totally agree with him: I do love going fast with my bike, I love racing, but we do seem to have lost the simple pleasures a motorbike can give us. We want simple, but still good and efficient bikes we can enjoy everytime we ride them. Speaking of... dear Miguel... I 'd rather you saved all that money for the TC and the ABS on a 50 hp power bike like the V7ii, and have put some more decent suspensions on it instead!

[@bepacman]

Blasted away by this episode!!!!! Purist at heart!!

[@jtsavella]

Galluzzi summed up the problem with the motorcycle industry perfectly. The manufacturers turning out the same bikes in different colors, and the journalists who clap every time. I especially like how he was criticizing the Honda NC700X in the cut-away shots. How could anybody, apart from those magazine zombies, be excited about that bike?

[@rishikeshraj1138]

Huge fan Sir 🙇. I truly appreciate and respect designers from the old times. Pierre Ter Blanche, Massimo Tamborini, Miguel Galluzzi are the best ever motorcycles designer and my inspiration too. I'm also a automotive enthusiast and designer. U are literally my ideals ❤

[@KapteinFruit]

Great interview, Galluzzi sounds like a true rider, one with soul for bikes. :) That's that shit I like! :)

[@renehenriksen1735]

Miguel Galluzzi is the ordinary motorcyclist in an charismatic and inspiring way. And when I say ordinary I´d like to emphasize that I see him as a vivant, a motorcyclebohemist and a confidenceawakening guy who could convince everyone even the most antimotorcycle-minded person, that it can be a pleasant and wonderful experience to drive a motorcycle.

[@garycrumrine9538]

That back #7 in the driveway is a "Perfect" motorcycle. I thing his statements about motorcycles and riding in general hit to the core of what I, and I suspect most riders were thinking or looking for when we first started riding. I came by it naturally. I did not have the benefit of a family history of motorcycles. I was the first , in my generation at least that rode. Friends will tell you, until girls came along, I rode a little Honda SL to High school every day, winter included... until crashing on Ice, then it was time for a car. But shortly after HS, a new MX bike was in the garage. 250 Elsinore. It was the bomb. Over the years I have had street bikes as well. I think my favorite one was an old Honda 500-4. Just a basic bike to get me back and forth to work. I've ridden exotics, rode an R1 and R6 pretty regularly , even threw my leg over a Ducati for a while. All of them gave that freedom of the soul mentioned here. I have not ridden a Guzzi, but if that bike mentioned above is anything, maybe that will change.

[@SBuckmann]

Fantastic episode, thank you for producing and sharing.

[@mambokurtz]

I'm a new rider who got into motorcycling at age 34 just for the pure joy of riding. When I first considered buying a bike I couldn't find anything exciting among those modern rides - too much plastic, electronic stuff and aggressive looking. These all had a purpose : riding fast, riding in the dirt, riding long trips... Then I discovered the Monster. So simple and obvious. No purpose except the pleasure of riding a motorcycle. Nothing practical or comfy about it. I bought a 2007 Monster 695. Horrible bike in the trafic, no room for anything, no ABS or traction control. And nonetheless I could not be happier. Thank you Mr. Galuzzi.

[@HDeverythingSD]

THE WHAT? PLEASE THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME

[@mambokurtz]

Just click on "read more" and you'll be relieved. Magic.

[@HDeverythingSD]

mambokurtz :P i swear that wasn't there when i first read it.

[@mambokurtz]

I swear it was! But no need to read more of it, it had to be the Monster anyway ^^

[@roydied15]

Moto Guzzi is in the same class as SOME Harleys. They are slow as molasses, sound like they're dying, cost a lot, and aren't very useful, but EVERYONE loves them! Including me!

[@carlosdominguezOri]

Thank you guys for another masterpiece of motorcycling

[@fuelsmell]

what he is saying about the noise is absolutely true . I bought a GRISO 1200 SE and it is a wonderful motobike, apart from the design and the motor, not least because of the beautiful noise. My Guzzi had this sound from the first day on, so it was not necesarry to get myself customs tubes like Kesstec and Supertrapp. no money spent on this, because they (Guzzi) sell the real thing. And I know what I'm talking about after varios Harleys. I like them also, this is nothing against all that Harleys I'm only refering to the sound you get from the factory.

[@ltajusaf]

Thank you for bringing us this video! What a fascinating glimpse into one of the great designing minds.

[@MickeyD100]

Fantastic video as always, and I really enjoyed Mr. Galluzzi's perspective on bikes. Well done Jamie, the RideApart folks, and Drive. Interesting side note that the Google Streetview of the house in the video shows a gorgeous early-90s 900SS in the driveway - gotta love the classics.

[@GuzziHeroV50]

Great video! I did consider buying a Cafe Racer, very nearly laid down the cheque for one, until I found out they have no linked brakes and hardly any performance advantage over my old V50. I could buy a V50/65/75 and do it up similar for less. They really chose the wrong price point on the V7CR.

[@GuzziHeroV50]

Yes. The clocks on my Griso 1100 are in fact identical to various Aprilia models (except for the logo and backing colour). To be honest, I haven't had any issues with the Griso other than some annoying rusting parts, speedo sensor and the aforementioned clocks which condensate badly.

[@vipergtsrgt1]

Almost 50% of the Argentine population is of Italian descent, so the passion for a cars and bikes made its way to Argentina too. A lot of great Alfa Romeo racecars were built there, and great drivers like Juan Manuel Fangio hail from Argentina as well.

[@pedro_mg]

Great choice, Jamie. Top interview.

[@ArisioM]

That was so beautiful. I would love to hear more from him about the new designs. There's a scene where he's talking about the NC700X, got curious. This should had been a longer interview. Great work!!

[@RD2564]

Very nice interview with this important engineer, Miguel Galluzzi.

[@rocco6544]

Huge thanks to the man who gave us the monster !

[@KJMTurbo]

This was the best intro yet, and one of the best episodes too.

[@UncleWally3]

Well done. Men like Galluzzi don't have to be profound or poetic, they just have to be themselves.

[@samworthington2]

this is a younger version of top gear but with bikes LOVE IT MORE EP'S PLEASE!!!!!!!!

[@TheRetroLab]

A really interesting video, and the host (Jamie) is doing a great job representing us Brits! Cheers!!

[@TerribleTimes]

my monster just obtained a wonderful back story, great video guys keep them coming. Rideapart is the best motorcycle shoe on the internet!

[@gahv]

That's true. Argentinians are people with passion for cars and bikes. Alejandro De Tomaso was Argentinian too.

[@PabloGarcia-vt4hs]

Great job! ¡Y gracias por los subtítulos en español!

[@dubnitsky]

Soulful episode, yet I remember 3-4 years ago I was servicing a Motoguzzi Nevada for a client, it was definitely an utterly unsophisticated bike at a glance after all, and after repairing a leaking crane and cleaning all the rubbish out of really simple old school carburettors I've burnt over 3 litters of gasoline and had all lots of lazy revving up, glowing exhaust collectors, misfiring and overheat, before it has come to my mind to check the level in carb chambers, lots of fun on that air cooled bizzare engine. Besides, the client happened to be a drummer.

[@Bluemorpho_90]

Oh sure, thats up there, but I just personally like the different look of that transverse V-twin, gives the 'Guzzi a unique twist

[@albertopadovani4237]

Very interesting video, thanks 4 share! 🇮🇪🦅👍

[@vt3649]

I love my griso 1100. I’ve had a lot of bikes, but motor guzzi‘ s are really something special.

[@powersurge001]

excellent, thank you. what an amazing man. best episode yet by far, even though there was hardly any riding.

[@kma77208]

This was filmed just north of the Rose Bowl In Pasadena, Many shots on Linda Vista. The mountains near by are called the San Rafeal Hills. Very pretty neighborhood and a nice cruze around the rose bowl, but it is mostly residential.

[@baloonia1]

Great episode guys, Galluzzi is a great designer.

[@MRmotrhead]

I love Guzzis, but I wish Piaggio would step up to the plate and do the right thing by recalling the 8v flat tappet engines, instead of making owners pay to have the cam and lifters replaced. I would love to buy a new Griso, but after being stung with my Stelvio...I don't know if I can buy another Guzzi. They are the most incredible engine and bikes to ride, but tne non-roller versions have a fatal problem. I'll stick with my 2 valve LeMans until I hear that Piaggio is standing behind it's products..

[@stevenp.sparks2953]

Thanks for posting

[@timwalker8553]

Hi MRmotorhead, What issues did you have with your Stelvio? I'm thinking about buying one. What year was yours? Thanks!

[@68404]

I hear you. I paid $AUD3000 to fix that issue too.

[@maruno88]

Thanks for the subtitles!!

[@madbikeboysins]

Soul. It's why I ride. Awesome episode Jamie, I find that I really connect with your love of the bike.

[@Bluemorpho_90]

Moto Guzzi V7 has to be one of the best looking modern classics out there

[@GuzziHeroV50]

Glad you enjoyed it. I personally feel the gearing should be higher (the primary drive is lowered from the Breva) since the G11 seems to fap through gears a little too quickly. If you get chance to try one with proper suspension setup, it makes a world of difference. They have a diabolical setup from stock. Softening all the settings and dropping the forks through the yokes a bit... well, I kept up reasonably well with a new Multistrada...

[@hejmuesli]

I enjoyed that. Would have been really interesting to have an in-depth interview about some of his previous designs, what was the brief, sketches, initial reactions and thoughts at the time, etc.

[@xboxoxzx]

Great vid from ride apart! Awesome interview!

[@lemmor6791civ]

The current Moto Guzzi Griso Special Edition is the most beautiful factory produce motorbike on the road in the world... In my humble opinion...

[@Manzano023]

Thanks for the Spanish subtitles!! Great job guys!! Keep riding apart!!

[@rider9187]

So true nowadays things are so fake. I love how Guzzis make functional parts beautiful instead of covering everything with plastic.

[@heckereric]

I'm very happy that a great guy like him doesn't pass over the quality of electric motor !!

[@uncleroach]

excellent episode

[@EarlReagan]

Really fantastic video! Glad i sat down to watch it.

[@sherylthomas9849]

Rich, thought inspiring interview. Excellent job all around.

[@danielartist123]

Great interview!

[@StanfordCrane]

Great designer and great video. Congrats to both.

[@siulgh]

This has a TV quality feel, great job, keep up the good work.

[@bbazuin]

I like how he has a room with on one side a garage door, and on the other side regular doors and a desk.

[@davetechme]

RideApart is awesome. Great series.

[@MarcosCodas]

That was fantastic.

[@sativafourtwentie]

I'm 21 and I enjoy engines. They are manly in every form.

[@tubeengineer]

First time I've seen the racer with a black tank - I think it actually looks better than the chrome

[@Hawaiianspawn]

Ride apart is the only reason i come here.

[@guillermopereyrapaulucci7203]

Muchas gracias por los subtítulos en español.

[@darrinslack1269]

Very interesting film ,but you must look up the Lambretta 250 ,this was designed by the man that then went onto desugn the original moto guzzi V twin

[@Quelelo]

Very nice, and thaks for the subtitles in Spanish!!

[@Nickh949]

im using the term "Ruler" as a noun to describe something that this man is. what i mean by ruler is a person who rule's so hard that he is someone who simply rules all the time and everyone around him.

[@cgzx214]

Wow great show he show is how it should really should be in motorcycles

[@evildisco]

I'm with you on that, but if I did have to relinquish something in a bike, the noise would be the least of my worries. Mind you I own two loud Termignoni Ducatis so I'm not someone who dislikes noise.

[@Hybrid330i]

Nice, He writes music too. I spotted a copy of reason on the shelf and a set of studio monitor speakers :D

[@stevenfaria20]

I want both those bikes !

[@QldREDS10]

Jamie, If you read these comments, could you please tell me where you got that t-shirt? As always great video. Possibly one of the best of the series!

[@kyledammann4284]

More videos like these! Great job.

[@RMAGEDN740]

yea that 5 series was very clean!!

[@VTECheart]

What a cool guy. More shots of the bikes would've been nice though

[@francispetaluma]

I like the new Moto Guzzi's but they need to tighten up on their quality control in manufacturing-like greasing the drive shafts!

[@pwlao]

Excellent interview

[@RaeMachiavelli]

That and the new Norton for sure.

[@thansen1233]

Listening to this interview and these two talking about the joys of riding really makes me wish it wasn't December 3 and -14*C outside right now... ugh

[@blaneysiktube]

Nice Vid! Mechanical engineering is where i'm looking for a career, also designing motorcycles, I also got my first bike at around 8 :) .

[@rusty16663]

excellent interview

[@noosman16]

Great interview! Keep the good job! Happy biking all!

[@robcig]

Miguel you are a legend, great interview..BTW, when are you bringing out a 1000cc V7

[@jaratt85]

wouldnt be a v7 with a 1000cc engine, v7s have always been 750s... now would it be fun to take a v7 and drop in the Griso 8v 1151? Oh hell yeah, but you'd have to contend with the shaft jacking and everything else.

[@diztorcion666]

i disagree, one of things i've noticed that is different between motorcycle enthusiast and car enthusiast. is that bikers are aware that the purpose of the vehicle is to provide a fun experience above everything else, above performance, above practicality, and above safety to most people this might sound like a bad thing but to me and most if not all bikers it's the logical way of thinking. for this reason i doubt bike will evolve into what you just described.

[@coolrelax82]

great job! keep these types of vids coming please.

[@Broadus45]

What he says about "we are too smart for our own good", can be greatly applied to the automotive industry. There is almost nothing special about the majority of cars and trucks many people drive these days. Too much plastic, computers, and accounting which is something people in the younger generations have grown accustom too. I do need a practical vehicle however have just enough tech to make it usable and bring back quality designs that are reasonably priced.

[@miguel_ant84]

great interview! thanks for Spanish subtitles!!

[@johnmccartan5205]

Fantastic interview.

[@Trantdiggity]

Guzzis are so simple and good looking.

[@prizzom]

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