Magni Australia Prototypes

In this video I interview Barry Jones of Italian Motorcycle Engineering about the history of the two Magni Australia Prototypes. The brainchild of the Australian Moto Guzzi importer Ted Stolarski, they were built in Italy for him by Arturo Magni in 1988 and 1989. Powered by prototype 4 valve engines sourced directly from the Moto Guzzi factory they both performed well on the racetrack back in the day.
The Magni - Guzzi Prototypes Web Site:
mgprotos.com
Additional Photography:
Russell Aylward
Murray Barnard ozebook.com
Steve Brouggy
Matt Compton mgprotos.com
Martin Hone
Barry Jones

[@p6x2]

Very informative and a little gem for those of us that are nostalgic of the good old days....

[@1956vaughan]

Wonderful video Mike, really enjoyed hearing the history of these bikes. As a West Australian, riding from the mid 70's on, I can distinctly remember Stolarski's in Murray St, Perth. Took me until the early 90's however to discover the joys of Guzzi ownership!

[@gabrieldelucca8360]

Excelente entrevista como otras que estado repasando cuando tengo un tiempo , y conocer un poco mas de estas motos de la linea Magni - Guzzi a la cual siendo nuevo en la marca tengo muy poco conocimiento. desde ya muchas gracias. Un saludo a la distancia !!!

[@henryhawk978]

Enjoyed the video Mike. Very nice bikes there and appreciate the history. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@Jonathan-L]

Many years ago I received a phone call from my mother who told me that Ted Stolarski passed away. She hated motorcycles, but she felt that Ted really meant something to me. And I miss my 850 Le Mans III after nearly 40 years. It's probably out there somewhere. I have dreams of buying it back. I just need to find it!

[@sicks6six]

do a reg or vin check, then approach the owner,

[@Jonathan-L]

@@sicks6six That's impossible in my country, plus I don't have the VIN. I do remember my rego details from 1983 though :)

[@davidburne9477]

Ted’s legacy is being maintained by Mario of Thunderbikes in WA - wonderful to deal with and great overnight service.

[@sicks6six]

the multi-component movement he talks about with rear wheels moving side to side, I'm not sure if it is my imagination but I find twin shock bikes less bendy than mono shock bikes, not sure if it's true but my mind says it is,

[@kevkfz5226]

Hey mike