Comments on: Italian Motorcycles

By: Drew

Drew — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:10:04 +0000

I am looking for any artwork showing the tank badges and tank-decal for a 350cc MM, circa 1956, for a restoration in CA – this is a two-owner bike which I purchased in 1959.

By: Alessio

Alessio — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:46:52 +0000

About MI-VAL you can look at:
www-mi-val.net

By: Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, Cafe and Telaio Rosso | The Moto Guzzi Guide

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, Cafe and Telaio Rosso | The Moto Guzzi Guide — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:17:46 +0000

[...] The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport really made the world take note of this Italian motorcycle manufacturer. [...]

By: John

John — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:42:58 +0000

Sunnymead Cycles may have wiring diagrams and manuals for those. Is it the model MM-5A you have? Morini engine?

By: John

John — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:28:33 +0000

Beretta owned the Italian motorcycle company, MI-VAL (Metalmeccanica Italiana Valtrompio) long ago and made some shotguns using MI-VAL name. Some are recently listing for $2,000-$3,000 in like-new condition.

By: akman

akman — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:31:45 +0000

I have a MI-VAL Shotgun lice.Beretta ? any info.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:47:35 +0000

Hello
I am looking for a source for parts for mid 70′s Italian built Indian motorcycles. I have an Indian 50cc that I am plan on restoring and need help finding a source for parts.
Thanks

By: How to Mount a Givi Top Case onto a Moto Guzzi California Vintage | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:24:43 +0000

[...] The top case I chose is from Givi. I thought an Italian top case would be a perfect fit for an Italian motorcycle. I also chose this one because I liked the gloss black finish since that also matched the [...]

By: John

John — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:07:57 +0000

Bruce, thanks for sharing your experience about the Mi-Val! “Mi-Val” was short for Metalmeccanica Italiana Valtrompio. Unfortunately, I didn’t find much about their motorcycle manufacturing, but it seems over time they became more famous for their “Mivalino”. The Mi-Val Mivalino was based on a crazy little 3-wheeled vehicle from Messerschmitt in Germany in the 1950′s, but was assembled in Brescia, Italy and was powered by a 172cc Mi-Val motorcycle engine. I’m glad you mentioned Mi-Val – it would be great to hear from others that have or had one of those motorcycles or Mivalinos.
John

By: Bruce Edwards

Bruce Edwards — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:15:56 +0000

In 1954-55 I lived in Naples as a 16 year old American military dependent. We would occasionally rent motorcycles by the hour or by the day from an operator on the street. The Moto Guzzi had the rep but was ugly. The Gilera was hot but rarely available. I remember Mondials, MV’s, and one you overlooked, the Mival. Do you have any info on the Mival (or MiVal)? It was a nice ride with no surprises and a pretty limited top end. Thanks, B.E.