Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport | 1954 Highlights: – 500 cc single-cylinder engine, Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport specification – 1,000 km indicated on odometer – Dondolino piston, camshaft and flywheel fitted, with a Nicasil-coated cylinder – 12-volt electrical system with electronic ignition and 12-volt dynamo – Front brake sourced from a Nuovo Falcone for improved stopping power The seller offers for sale this 1954 Moto Guzzi Falcone Sport, powered by a 500 cc single-cylinder engine. The odometer shows 1,000 km, and the seller indicates that this Falcone Sport has been built up over time with a range of notable upgrades. The engine has been fitted with a Dondolino piston, while the cylinder has recently received a Nicasil coating, and a Dondolino flywheel and camshaft have been installed, with the flywheel separately mounted in the left crankcase cover. Chrome-molybdenum pushrods have also been fitted, and the electrical system has been upgraded to 12 volt, including a 12-volt dynamo and electronic ignition. The front brake has been replaced with a unit from a Nuovo Falcone, intended to improve braking performance over the original setup. The sale includes a substantial quantity of spare parts. According to the seller, this Falcone Sport has been used and enjoyed on numerous classic rallies and tours, including the Milano-Taranto on three occasions, the Moto Giro twice, the Picos de Europa three times, and various shorter touring rides throughout the Netherlands. The Moto Guzzi Falcone traces its roots back to the Moto Guzzi GT, a model that first appeared in the 1930s, and it went on to become one of the most celebrated Italian singles of the postwar era, produced from 1950 to 1967. Powered by Moto Guzzi’s signature horizontal single-cylinder engine, a layout the marque had championed since the 1920s, the Falcone combined a low centre of gravity with distinctive mechanical charisma and became a favourite of the Italian police and military as well as private owners. The Sport variant, introduced alongside the Turismo, sharpened the formula with firmer suspension, a more purposeful riding position and a sportier specification aimed at enthusiasts who wanted a livelier ride without giving up the model’s renowned reliability and character. Today the Falcone Sport is regarded as one of the definitive Moto Guzzi singles of its generation, prized by collectors for its unmistakable exhaust note, its elegant proportions and its place in the story of postwar Italian motorcycling. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of North Brabant, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible motorcycles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more