Moto Guzzi V12 by Radical Guzzi

The ‘new’ V7 is Moto Guzzi’s biggest sales hit of recent years, getting the nod from riders and road testers alike. It’s stylish, lightweight and well finished—the perfect retro roadster. If there’s a recurring criticism of the bike, it’s a lack of power. The venerable 750cc V-twin motor is reliable, tractable and easy to live with, but a few more horses wouldn’t go amiss. The stock output is 50 hp, and it’s difficult to raise that without extensive and expensive engine mods. There’s now a solution. It’s drastic and no doubt expensive, but it marries the immaculate looks of the...