Moto Guzzi’s renovated Lake Como headquarters welcomes a pilgrimage of motorcycle-bound aficionados
MANDELLO DEL LARIO, Italy (AP) — After extensive renovation by the…
Moto Guzzi, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, has unveiled its newly renovated headquarters and museum in Mandello del Lario, located on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The expansion, which took five years and cost over 50 million euros ($58 million), added 5,500 square meters (nearly 60,000 square feet) of factory space and a new museum dedicated to the iconic brand that has been owned by Vespa-maker Piaggio since 2004.
The grand opening, held on September 3, 2026, marked the 105th anniversary of Moto Guzzi. Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts gathered for the event, with many participating in an informal ride along the scenic lakeside roads. Visitors had the opportunity to observe workers hand-assembling the motorcycles, a process the company takes great pride in, just as they have been doing for 105 years.
Timothy Bennett, a Moto Guzzi owner from Georgia, USA, attended the event for the second time. He expressed his long-standing love for the brand, starting with his first Moto Guzzi 850-T in his 20s and now owning a 2018 California 1400 Touring. Bennett remarked, "I've owned a Moto Guzzi since my 20s... The first time I saw one in a magazine, I thought it looked very interesting. And then I went ahead and saved up some money and bought a used one, and fell in love."
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