This Moto Guzzi popped up on my radar a few days ago while looking for something else and it just stopped me in my tracks. It’s a Moto Guzzi Daytona that’s been highly modified and the work that’s been done gives it a completely different look, nothing like the Italian sport bike appearance of the original. Digging for more info, I see it was written up on BikeEXIF where we get a few more details.
Jasper Mulder, the owner and builder of this beauty, bought a 1993 Daytona but didn’t care much for the handling and braking. He did, however, really like the looks of the engine, so with those things in mind, the project began.
The fairing was removed and the tail section was replaced with a custom subframe mounting a seat from a Honda RS125 racer. The front forks were sourced from MV Agusta. A custom steering head decreases rake 2 degrees and a new swingarm shortens the wheelbase 42mm for the sharper handling he was after.
The engine work is what I really like. He removed the stock Weber Marelli ignition and fuel injection replacing it with two Mikuni HSR42 flatslides, usually used on Harley Davidsons, and a Volker Sachse digital ignition. Custom built pipes and mufflers from eBay top off the power plant.
The overall result is a truly imposing beast, the engine is visually front and center right where it should be. There’s no glossy paint and shiny chrome, it’s all muscle and pure function, but it looks absolutely superb. In this day of restoring every vintage bike to pristine original condition, I really like the fact that Jasper made this bike completely his own, there are enough perfect bikes around, try this one on for size.
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of these Guzzis, my own Centauro shares the same 4 valve engine with the Daytona and I think it’s one of the best looking engines Moto Guzzi has ever built. One thing though, the video below (offline) shows Jasper warming the beast up and when he hits it a few times, the sound is definitely different than what I hear from mine. Geez, I like this bike!
Link: BikeEXIF
Walt says
Very nice — I love the “all motor” look of this thing.
Tommy says
One of the most beautiful bikes I’ve ever laid eyes on! Gotta love the 4-valve Guzzis!
hoyt says
Paul- take note of the need to upgrade your oil pump in those otherwise stellar motors if you haven’t already.
Great bike.
Nicolas says
the massive powerplant and minimalist body makes it look awesome …
mxs says
How is the rear wheel driven?
Russell B! says
It’s a shaft drive, right-hand side.
eug says
I can’t see the driveshaft!
mxs says
Me neither … unless it’s somehow stuffed between the swing arm and wheel, so it cannot be seen from the side view.
SteveD says
I like the Guzzi more then then Beemer, but both are nice.
Bob says
Schwing!
Thom says
The drive shaft is inside the swingarm.
Thom says
Or rather, in board of the swingarm.
Angelo says
Just like BMW…;)
Mark L says
That gives me a boner.
Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" says
Mark, I thought you might like this one.
Boxerfanatic says
That sound is insane.
It is like a big lion or tiger purring, and then growling.
Nice Acewell combination gauge in the headlight nacelle.
I like guzzis and bmw boxers, and I like this bike a LOT. A Lot-lot-lot-lot-lot!
TWC1970 says
Where did you buy that Headlight/Speedo combo??? Or what components did you buy to make it??? I LOVE IT!!!!
todd says
the headlight looks to be from a Garelli moped. Others used them too, I thinks it’s a CEV.
-todd
Jasper says
Hi,
Nice surprise to see my bike here 🙂
Headlight is from an Ural i bought it in St Petersburg Russia on street market a few years ago.
Fly screen is an old iridium Arai visor, and the speedo is from Acewell.
Glad u like the Guzzi..im working on a Voxan now as a next project.
Rgds
jasper
MPN says
Very very nice bike. What kind of indicator is monted on the ural headlight?
Jasper says
They are from Rizoma.
MPN says
Hello Jasper
As I’ve written before, I love your rebuilding of your Daytona. I have actually been so inspired so I have traveled to Weimar in Germany (I’m from Copenhagen, Denmark) to buy a Daytona. Before I driven le mans 3 and has always been crazy about the sound from Guzzi. Anyway I will spend some time finding the right look for my Daytona. In this connection I have some questions and I hope you will answer. If you are able to send me your email via this address I can write directly if it’s okay with you: mikaelp.nielsen(at)email.dk.
Best regards
Mikael Plougstrup Nielsen
Jasper says
Mikael i tried your email adres but it doesnt work somehow
Rgds Jasper