This Italian naked roadster arrived for the 2007 model year as a more performance-focused evolution of the earlier family, bringing Moto Guzzi’s transverse V-twin layout into a sharper, more aggressive package. It debuted publicly in 2007 and quickly became the highest-profile version of the lineup thanks to its larger, four-valve-per-cylinder engine and distinctly muscular styling. Rather than chasing classic retro cues, it leaned into a modern, minimalist streetfighter look with exposed mechanicals, a long wheelbase and a low, purposeful stance that made it stand out from more conventional standards and sport-tourers.
Over its life, the bike served as the flagship expression of the platform and helped define the brand’s early-2000s revival under Piaggio ownership. It shared the company’s characteristically shaft-driven V-twin architecture, but its visual identity was much bolder than the touring and sport models that used related engines. Enthusiasts valued it for its unique blend of Italian design, broad-torque road manners and left-field personality. Special editions appeared during the run, including later commemorative versions that kept the nameplate fresh without changing its core identity.
Production ended in 2016, closing a nearly decade-long run for one of the most distinctive large-displacement naked motorcycles of its era.