Christmas Goose: 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona

Last posted for Thanksgiving of 2020 (see original post here), this particular Moto Guzzi Daytona looks like it is on the market again. Some of the pictures are new, and a thoroughbred stallion such as this deserves another look. So let’s take a moment to enjoy a relatively rare Italian model not often seen on the streets, highways and byways of the American road system – the redoubtable Moto Guzzi vee twin.

1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona for sale on eBay

When it comes to sporting Guzzis, the factory was more geared to GTs and high speed cruisers. But here in America “Dr. John” (AKA American dentist Dr. J. Wittner) wanted to go racing. The Battle of the Twins events were significant here in the US, and Dr. John focused his efforts on the Guzzi platform. So successful was he that the Italian factory took notice – and notes. The Daytona is the celebrated offspring of that collaboration, showing a sportier side to the big goose.

From the seller:
93 Moto Guzzi Daytona In excellent condition. Moto Guzzi Stage 1 upgrade Termignoni Full exhaust, Intake system, (Computer flash.I was told?) Bike was serviced by a professional.

all fluids changed, tires, timing belts replaced, valves adjusted, New fuel pump, pressure regulator, fuel lines. Speedo registers in kilometers.More pics available on request. Bike was ridden 20 miles last week. Runs & drives like it should. All questions welcomed. More pics available by request.

The current used bike market is crazy at the moment. Whereas Italian manufactures such as Laverda and Moto Guzzi offer the sort of hewn-from-sold-rock type of steeds that will last generations, the dot com snapchat tik tok flashy baubles of the sportbike world are taking the spotlight – as well as the tops spots in the bidding wars. Massively massed produced models of the UJM remain hot at auction, while tried and true, genuinely rare and likely to outlive a nuclear war examples such as this Daytona struggle to meet relatively modest reserves. In the last go around a year ago this beauty failed to sell at under $10k. That is not a lot of coin for an awesome bike that will always look like an awesome bike – these are ageless beauties. Sure they may not offer the performance of modern Japanese machinery, but you can actually ride it without electronic nannies to save you from yourself (and it).

This wonderful ’93 Moto Guzzi Daytona is looking for a home for Christmas. Who among us would not be thrilled to find this under the tree come Christmas morning? Dear Santa: I’ve been a (mostly) good boy all year long…… This time around it’s being listed at $13,500 Buy It Now, or Best Offer. Check out all of the details here, and then share your thoughts on the Daytona model in the comments. Good Luck!!