Moto Guzzi opens new manufacturing facility, museum as the OEM celebrates 105 years.
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi is celebrating its 105th anniversary with the grand opening of a completely redeveloped factory and new museum, both located in the town of Mandello del Lario, where Moto Guzzi was founded in 1921.
The new manufacturing site goes beyond basic motorcycle production. Moto Guzzi says its state-of-the-art factory will set a new global benchmark for the motorcycling industry.
Designed with a clear focus on environmental sustainability, the facility features 59,200 square feet of new industrial buildings and totals 409,000 square feet of factory space. It also includes 4,000 square feet of offices. It also features brand-new automated engine assembly lines with the latest technology.
The final motorcycle assembly line is connected to the engine workshop by a fully robotized conveyor system. At the end of the production line, the motorbikes are collected by Kilo robots — designed and built by Piaggio Group subsidiary PFF — before being sent for final testing.
Moto Guzzi Museum
Adjacent to the factory is the new home of the Moto Guzzi Museum. The new 32,300-square-foot building is inspired by the visual language of Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and the light-filled exhibition areas echo the details that characterize bikes themselves, the company says.
The unique design of the exhibition spaces and the contemporary layout are set to offer visitors a fresh perspective on the brand’s history, evolution, and the social and economic impact it has had on the region.
Visitors can explore the history of motorcycling by viewing more than 160 restored bikes, including the classic G.P., the OEM’s latest range, and racing bikes that have won 14 world titles in the MotoGP World Championship.
The new spaces also include 45,200 square feet of outdoor space, with 115-foot trees along a walkway that offers views of the factory in full production. The facility also features a Motoplex store, cafe, areas for workshops and events, and a new auditorium, all totaling 13,000 square feet.
The new Moto Guzzi factory and museum opened Sept. 3 and is free and open to the public until Sept. 6.
