In essence the rear suspension was very similar to the original Yamaha monoshock, except that the triangulated swingarm didn’t push on a shock hidden under the gas tank, but pulled on a shock under the engine. It used an interesting “knee action” friction damper system typical of early cars, and placed the springs almost out of sight under the transmission. Advanced for its time, Moto Guzzi introduced its first rear suspension system in 1928. The first production Moto Guzzi was the 1921 500cc Normale.
The knee action rear suspension linkage allows the shock spring to be hidden under the engine. Undaunted, Guzzi and Parodi set up shop in Mandello del Lario on the eastern shore of Lake Como. Sadly, Ravelli was killed in the last days of the conflict, but his spirit would be commemorated in the Guzzi’s eagle wings logo. Guzzi would design the bikes, the wealthy Parodi would contribute start-up capital, and Ravelli would race them. A close look at the 1957 Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport 500 is dazzling in its uniqueness.Īircraft mechanic Carlo Guzzi, and aviators Giorgio Parodi and Giovanni Ravelli all served in the Italian Air Corp during WW1, at their home base they conceived the idea of a post-war motorcycle company.
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