Moto Guzzi 175cc Lodola

1958 moto guzzi 175cc lodola sport.
Moto guzzi 175cc lodola. The bike started with a 175cc engine but by 1959 the gran turismo version was introduced with a 235cc engine that put out 11 horsepower enough to get the lodola up to 70 miles per hour. 175 lodola sport 1956. The last design to be penned by carlo guzzi the lodola was less of an out and out performance machine but offered very reasonable power and typically italian great handling. 1957 moto guzzi lodola 175cc ohc sold 3100 a very nice example of these lovely lightweights.
Not as desirable in my opinion but still nice bikes though. Mot not required as pre 1960 historic motorcycle no road tax required for same reason. Looks great sounds great and being a 175 is eligible for the moto giro event in italy. Moto guzzi 175 lodola regolarità 1957 like mondial and gilera moto guzzi had withdrawn from the road racing world championship after 1957.
Intorduced in 1956 the moto guzzi lodola was carlo guzzi s last design unfortunately i can t say i m a big fan of the aesthetics. The lodola of 1956 was the final model created by carlo guzzi founder of the firm. 1957 moto guzzi lodola sport 175 ohc now sold for sale. The later 235cc lodolas went back to pushrods but are less sporting in nature.
In good condition with matching engine and frame. This is the 175cc version of the lodola so is ohc. Lfd49 introduced in 1956 moto guzzi s lodola was powered by a 175cc single ohc engine mounted in a duplex loop frame. It is the overhead camshaft 175 model.
It is uk registered and road legal.