Ghezzi & Brian

{{short description|Italian motorcycle engineering firm and manufacturer}}

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File:Ghezzi & Brian Super Twin 1100.jpg

Ghezzi & Brian is an Italian motorcycle engineering firm and manufacturer based in Missaglia.

History

Ghezzi & Brian was founded in 1995 by Giuseppe Ghezzi and Bruno (Brian) Saturno to develop racing motorcycles using twin-cylinder engines.

Starting in 1999, the company began to also sell motorcycles for street use. A fundamental characteristic of all the Ghezzi & Brian machines is sportiness and personality derived from Moto Guzzi V layout twin-cylinder engines.

Models

The first model put in production is the SuperTwin 1100, derived from the Championship 1996 machine.

The Furia is a "sport naked".

The Pro-Thunder has been developed exclusively for the participation in the American A.M.A. Championship. It has a Moto Guzzi 1225 cc motor.

The latest model, introduced in 2004, is the Fionda.

Engineering and tuning

Ghezzi & Brian are active, beyond as motorcycle manufacturer, also as:

  • Engineering for the motorcycle industry. Activity begun in 2002 and that has given rise to the Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa.
  • Tuning, dedicated particularly to Moto Guzzi but not exclusively to them. It also produces parts and chassis the customer's specifications.

See also

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