Lodola 175 Gran Turismo

1966 Moto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran Turismo Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1966 Moto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran Turismo sport motorcycle, Moto Guzzi pairs a 174 cc (10.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 63.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Lodola 175 Gran Turismo measures 109 kg (240 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.91 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1956 to 1966, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.