An escalation in sales

The impact on sales led to the factory being expanded and in 1924, 730 motorcycles left the Mandello del Lario premises, twice the number produced in the previous year. Expansion became frantic. In 1925, there were more than 300 employees and more than 1200 motorcycles were produced. In 1927,10 motorcycles were constructed. In 1929 company capital reached 4,500,000 lire and about 2500 motorcycles were produced.

In 1928, the first GT in the history of motorcycling was born, the Guzzi G.T., with an elastic frame thanks to the rear suspension. It was known as the Norge from the Arctic Circle rally in which Carlo Guzzi’s brother, Giuseppe, took part in the following months.

In 1934, Moto Guzzi was Italy's most important motorcycle factory. The dedication and passion of those working at the Mandello del Lario factory is shown by one eloquent fact - the engine mechanics signed the engines which were hand mounted with the care of a craftsman.

Racing success travelled hand in hand with technological innovation. In the triumphant Tourist Trophy of 1935, the first non-English win for 24 years, the Moto Guzzi owned by Stanley Woods used the rear suspension and soon the elastic frame spread through all racing motorcycles.

The bikes were a 250 cc single cylinder and a 500 cc twin with the new 120°V engine. Capable of exceeding 200 km/h, this dominated the circuits of the world for almost 20 years.

“Guzzi Red”, the colour of the racing bikes, won a place in the heart of all enthusiasts and became a distinctive feature of production bikes as well.

History and legend come together in the feats of legendary riders such as Tenni, the above mentioned Woods, then Ruffo, Lorenzetti, Lomas and Andersson.

In the 1930s, the P 175 and P 250 were introduced, forerunners of an entire dynasty with their derivations, the P.E., P.L., Egretta and Ardetta.