Moto-Guzzi Ambassador

P1020391

This is a stunning restoration of an Italian legend… The Moto Guzzi V7 Ambassador. Rarely seen in this country as most were exported to the US in the early seventies.

Based on the previous V700, the Ambassador featured several upgrades that boosted performance and increased reliability. A bore increase (from 80 to 83mm) netted a new displacement of 757.4cc. While model year 1968 Ambassadors featured only the larger bore,  subsequent versions were fitted with a higher volume oil pump, larger intake and exhaust valves, plus redesigned pistons, cam gears and additional crankcase webbing. US versions mounted the gear shifter the left side of the machine, and thanks to its boosted rating of 60hp, a four-speed transmission delivered the Ambassador’s new found grunt to a higher final drive ratio; slowing rpm’s in the normal operating range and pushing top speed to (a factory claimed) 115 mph. Changes to the chassis included a lengthened frame; stretching the wheelbase to 58″ and the steering head was given additional bracing. A larger, 6.1 gallon fuel tank and three available colours (black, white or red) filled the specification sheet for the Ambassador tourer.

Quote from Moe at the world’s premier restorer of Moto Guzzi motorbikes – Cycle Garden.com… a brilliant bunch of guys who helped me out no end:

Full frame up restorations, which presently average between $30K-60K can take upwards of 9-12 months to complete. Because of time and space considerations we ask that you call us in advance in order to reserve your slot (especially during the Spring/Summer).

The restoration of KRX 791H started in the spring of 2008. The bike was delivered and drove its first miles in May of this year. A 25 month frame up restoration, no expense spared.

The bike was restored by A J Dunlop of Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. We spent many hours searching the world for parts.

This machine started life in a sorry state. She came with two boxes of bits and the promise that a quick spruce up would get her going again. Completely inaccurate.

UK V5 registration now present along with pages and pages of detailed restoration and rebuild notes. Photographic rebuild pictures available.

You’ll fall in love once you hear her fire up… beats the sound of any Harley!

Ok, now for some detail on the restoration work (not complete list):

Engine rebuild by MOTO CORSA, Mike Russell de Clifford MIMI
4 page report listing all work carried out. £ 4800.00

Gearbox by Moto Corsa £2409.09

Frame stripped and powder coated inc, highest quality respray and new decals £ 4962.60

New tyres and inner tubes £ 131 + VAT

Plating and polishing £ 650.00 + VAT

Rebuilt front shocks and new rear shocks £ 534.64 + VAT

New silencers and exhaust flange £ 311.10 + VAT

All new battery 30A/H, regulator, starter button, ignition coil, cabling, bulbs, grips, coil, fuel taps, fuel cap, bearings, all SS nuts and bolts and the list goes on…

This machine is the best in this country if not Europe… She rides like a dream, sounds gorgeous and will only increase in value.

That was an extract of the add when we purchased this wonderful machine,we have since fitted the correct spec fuel tank, police spec handle bars( £225.00),Mirrors, replaced the gear spring £924.78 (Moto Corsa Ltd)

I have personally owner this motorcycle for 6 years. UK registered

Grab a bargain this couldn’t be repeated for twice our asking price.

What a cool bike

£ SOLD

Worldwide Shipping Specialists

If you have similar top quality cars like we sell, please call Tom on 07591112581.

P1020391 P1020324 P1020320 P1020322 P1020358 P1020329 P1020327 P1020332 P1020323 P1020328 P1020325 P1020341 P1020330 P1020342 P1020354 P1020353 P1020333 P1020335 P1020336 P1020365 P1020338 P1020343 P1020340 P1020351 P1020355 P1020359 P1020356 P1020385 P1020374 P1020381 P1020357 P1020384 P1020360 P1020387 P1020364 P1020383 P1020388 P1020361 P1020363 P1020382 P1020344 P1020390

guzzi1 img560 img559 img561 img562IMG_6523 Stuart McLearn doing our tank pin stripes IMG_6525 aewan-4376

Ewan McGregor having his Guzzi built by Moe at Cycle Garder                                                                                                             (I recommend their website, very helpful & a really knowledgeable team)em-6042