{"id":56560,"date":"2019-06-11T10:59:09","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T08:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.museonicolis.com\/en\/moto-guzzi-192328-sport\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:13:00","slug":"moto-guzzi-192328-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.museonicolis.com\/en\/moto-guzzi-192328-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Moto Guzzi, 1928, Sport 500"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moto Guzzi Sport 500, 1928, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the mid-1920s, when the motorbike represented one of the most modern forms of personal transport, the Moto Guzzi Sport 500<\/strong> struck a balance between road production and sporting development<\/strong>, bringing its own distinctive character to the mix.
\nThis model sits between the Normale, intended for more everyday use, and the competition versions such as the C 2V and the subsequent C 4V<\/strong><\/a>, borrowing their frame but adopting an opposed-valve engine<\/strong>. A technical choice that guarantees reliability and brilliance, making the Sport 500 a dynamic motorcycle, designed for those seeking performance without sacrificing versatility.
\nIn 1928, it cost 8,750 lire<\/strong>, a significant sum for the time, which could rise with the addition \u2013 not a given back then \u2013 of the Bosch lighting system with a 30-watt dynamo and battery. A detail that clearly illustrates the transition from a basic vehicle to an increasingly sophisticated and complete machine.
\nFounded on 15 March 1921<\/strong> by Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi and Emanuele Vittorio Parodi<\/strong>, Moto Guzzi was born with a clear and ambitious industrial vision. The symbol of the eagle with outstretched wings, still the brand\u2019s icon today, is dedicated to the memory of Giovanni Ravelli<\/strong>, an aviator and friend of the founders.
\nThroughout the 20th century, Moto Guzzi became one of the leading figures in international motorcycling, winning 14 world titles<\/strong> and establishing itself as a true expression of Italian ingenuity and passion.<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n \r\n