1969 Moto-Guzzi Ambassador 750cc - 5-Page Vintage Motorcycle Road Test Article

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1969 Moto-Guzzi Ambassador 750cc - 5-Page Vintage Motorcycle Road Test Article
Original, vintage magazine article
Page Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm) each page
Condition: Good
MOTOGUZZI
750-cc
AMBASSADOR
Moto Guzzi's Answer To Getting There
In A Big Way, Ponderously, But
Oh So Comfortably.
IF ROMAN GODS rode motorcycles, the Moto Guzzi would
surely be the choice of Bacchus. It oozes pleasure and
fleshy affluence. It is a big, stylish and strong road
machine that reeks of luxurious plenty; a genuine ultra-bike.
The new Moto Guzzi is a good deal faster than last year’s
offering, but retains the plusliiness necessary to a heavyweight,
high speed tourer. Its strength lies in its quality and bigness. At
rest, it seems to exude from every line and casting the quiet
confidence that it will prevail.
This latest V-7 has been hopped up considerably.
The bore is 3 mm larger, while intake and exhaust valves are
larger too, measuring 1.57 and 1.37 in. diameter, respectively.
Also, a new type of square-slide Dellorto carburetor is used;
the choke sizes are the same, 29 mm. The carburetors use
accelerator pumps, giving snap to throttle response, but you
must be careful when starting, as the engine can now be
flooded by inordinate throttle turning.
These changes have appreciably increased horsepower, and
the bike moves very well for one of such weight. Also, the rev
limit has been raised 500 rpm to 6500 which seems relatively..
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