Filippo barbacane Archives

Moto Guzzi V11 special edition by Barbacane: the Coppa Acerbo

20 April, 2020

This Moto Guzzi special edition by Filippo Barbacane, called the “Coppa Acerbo” is based on the beautiful Moto Guzzi V11. The ‘Coppa Acerbo’ name refers to a race that was held in Pescara, Italy, from 1924 to 1961, which was…

Millepercento bikes and design: Alba and Motard One from Barbacane Diamante fame

12 April, 2020

Here’s a look at the Moto Guzzi, or Millepercento bike design seen at the EICMA, although neither Moto Guzzi nor Millepercento itself has released much detail about these bikes. Millepercento was once a dealership and repair shop back in the…

Rosso Puro TTre Moto Guzzi vintage custom by Filippo Barbacane

22 March, 2020

Filippo Barbacane could be considered the modern embodiment of the Moto Guzzi philosophy, and his Rossopuro brand is well known among fans of Guzzi and afficionados of the aftermarket and tuning segments. It seems that the majority of the Barbacane…

Moto Guzzi Diamante combines Gilera CX125 and Griso 8V

18 March, 2020

This is one seriously modified Moto Guzzi Griso 8V. Designer Filippo Barbacane (of Guzzi Ciclope fame) has taken the front end of a Gilera CX125, used bespoke bodywork and then managed to include the performance of the Griso 8V, while…