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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References
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External links
- [http://www.ghezzi-brian.com Official web site]
{{Major Italian motorcycle manufacturers}}
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Category:Motorcycle manufacturers of Italy
Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1995
Category:Italian companies established in 1995
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