Sport 15
1931
History
Tech Specs
Engine single cylinder four-stroke
Bore 88 mm
Stroke 82 mm
Displacement 498,4 cc
Max Speed 100 Km/h
Suspensions front grider fork with friction dampers; rear, rigid
Breaks expansion type: front manual, rear pe
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The Sport 15 was an important turning point in the history of Moto Guzzi design thanks to the introduction of the saddle tank mounted astride the tubular elements of the frame. This innovation, which originated in England, can be seen as the definitive line of demarcation dividing the products of the pioneering days from those of the early modern age. The other major innovation introduced with the Sport 15 was the substitution of the tubular conrod with an I-section component with the big-end running on needle bearings. Simple and robust, the Sport 15 was a real favourite with many motorcyclists, to the extent that this Moto Guzzi became the best selling bike of the pre-war era.
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