You don't need to ride it just looks fast. The only thing that would annoy is the slight misalignment of the exhaust and rear cowl. But that is nitpicking.
One of the most important historical moments for Moto Guzzi was the meeting with the American police.
Our V7s combined with the changes requested by the American Police.
Led to the birth oft he first 750 Ambassador and the following 850 Eldorado.
The supply to the American police forces was one of the greatest successes in the history of Moto Guzzi.
From there one of the flagships of the brand was born: the 850 California and all its heirs.
“Classic Racer. Spring 1984 "Into the Linto" History of the Linto by Mick Duckworth plus info on Dick Linton and the Linto that he and the late Syd Lawton were racing.