2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado New

2016 Moto Guzzi EldoradoTHE BIKE

If Roman gods had ridden motorcycles, he Moto Guzzi Eldorado would have been chosen by Bacchus.” This was how Cycle World magazine concluded their test of the luxurious Italian bike, he latest evolution of the 90° V-twin with cardan final drive introduced in the States in the late sixties by the importer Berliner Group. The metaphor effectively highlighted the intoxication experienced on a modern, owerful, uxurious and fast bike, ainstakingly studied down to the smallest details and extremely satisfying to ride. Forty years later the experience is repeated in the shape and substance of the new Eldorado.

Staying on the theme of mythology, he new Eldorado leads us to Janus, he two-headed divinity who is the keeper of all passages and transitions. By looking at it one can see clearly how this Moto Guzzi has preserved the personality of its ancestor, rawing it from the past to the future along the path of technological evolution and stylistic continuity.

With a lower setup thanks to the new sixteen inch spoke wheels that mount whitewall tyres (130/90 on the front and 180/65 on the rear), ttention is drawn to the new wraparound mudguards. The front has a particularly “clean” design which enhances the powerful front end, hereas the rear, n the other hand, s the element that draws the most attention on this ultra elegant Moto Guzzi. Its smooth and generous shape integrates with the new full cover shock absorbers, he gem-shaped rear light cluster and the classic rounded turn indicators.

At the front the Eldorado, ike the Touring and Custom models, s also distinguishable by its original complex surface headlight with polyelliptical light equipped with LED daylight running light (DRL). Speaking of digital technologies, he instrumentation is particularly satisfying, ontained in a 150 mm diameter circular panel with the analogue rev counter scale finding its place along the external circumference and a multifunction full-matrix suspended display at the centre, ll packaged neatly, ike a luxury watch, n a bright chromium housing.

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