2027 Moto Guzzi The Trip: New Info and a Closer Look

Moto Guzzi previewed its lightest, most accessible model a week leading up to EICMA 2026, giving us a rough idea of what the bike would be like. At the show, the Italian firm presented the motorcycle with more details and said it will reach North American dealerships early next year, though the MSRP remains under wraps. Let’s dive into this Italian sub-500cc roadster.

Moto Guzzi The Trip Is All About The Riding Experience

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Moto Guzzi says The Trip is based on the idea of letting owners enjoy the ride, whether they’re commuting or heading out for a leisurely Sunday coffee run, which helps explain the name. The company also wants to expand the brand’s reach to more buyers who’d otherwise find traditional Moto Guzzi bikes too heavy or expensive. These include beginners, shorter motorcyclists, and senior motorcyclists.

At the same time, the new 500cc roadster is said to offer the character the marque is known for, along with modern features that make riding safer and easier. While the bike does miss out on the transverse V-twin layout, Moto Guzzi assures that it carries over the high fit and finish and easy-going character associated with the brand.

An Easy-To-Ride Character

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The Italian manufacturer says the bike is designed to feel intuitive, with a strong focus on lightness. To that end, it tips the scales at 397 pounds in running order, making it the lightest model in the lineup. The welterweight pairs with a 31.1-inch seat height and a neutral riding position. The company will also offer lower 31.1-inch and higher 32.28-inch seat options.

Parallel-Twin Engine With 270-Degree Firing Order

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The Trip uses a modern liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that produces 47.6 horsepower at 9,400 rpm. The company also revealed that it produces 32 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm, with 82 percent of that torque available at just 3,000 rpm. The company says it produces linear power delivery, while the 270-degree crank will offer a V-twin-like character. If our experience with the Aprilia RS 457 and Tuono 457 are any indication, then that’s going to stand true.

Moto Guzzi confirmed our prediction that this mill is from the Aprilia RS 457. However, The Trip gets dedicated engine mapping and a shorter gear ratio, which should improve the bike’s around-town riding experience.

The p-twin mill is chosen here instead of the iconic transverse V-twin layout to keep weight and costs down. The firm confirmed that the transverse V-twin with its shaft final drive is not compatible with a short wheelbase, and it would’ve raised weight and costs. So, the power is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox and a chain final drive.

Chassis: Preload-Adjustable Suspension And ByBre Brakes

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The compact, lightweight tubular steel trellis frame pairs with a 41mm fork and a side-mounted rear shock, both with preload adjustment. The suspension is tuned for comfort and control. Braking comes from a front radial-mount ByBre four-piston caliper on a 320mm disc and a ByBre twin-piston caliper on a 220mm disc.

Stylish Roadster With Essential Tech

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The 2027 Moto Guzzi The Trip is a stylish roadster, featuring a minimalist, contemporary design with a few quintessential Moto Guzzi touches. For example, the 3.96-gallon metal fuel tank flares at the front like on the transverse-V-twin-powered Guzzis, and the headlight DRL is a new take on the iconic eagle light.

Underneath the design, The Trip features a circular 3.6-inch TFT display, smartphone connectivity, and available navigation. Other features include LED lights, backlit switchgear, 3 riding modes (Road, Sport and Rain), and an available quickshifter. Moto Guzzi also clarified that it will have ABS and traction control.

The Italian Roadster Will Be Available In Early 2027

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The Trip is designed and developed in Italy and produced in one of Piaggio’s Asian plants, though Moto Guzzi did not specify which one. Piaggio currently has plants in India, Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as a joint venture in China. The most likely candidate would be Piaggio’s Baramati plant in India, which also produces the Aprilia RS 457 and Tuono 457.

Moto Guzzi hasn’t announced the MSRP yet, but The Trip will be available in 4 colors: Black Metropolis, Green Grove, Red Beat, and The Opening. The bike is expected to arrive at North American dealerships in mid 2027.

Stay tuned to TopSpeed for more information on the roadster.

2027 Moto Guzzi The Trip Specifications (Abbreviated):

Source: Moto Guzzi