Moto Guzzi The Trip: a 500 roadster for the A2 class

AUTUMN LAUNCHES · EICMA PREVIEW

Moto Guzzi The Trip, a 500 roadster due to appear at EICMA. A parallel-twin engine capable of 48 hp and being compatible with an A2 licence.

Moto Guzzi The Trip — official preview 1
Image: Moto Guzzi / Piaggio Group

The manufacturer gives a running-order weight of 180kg, a seat height starting at 790mm and a 15-litre fuel tank. This is obviously obnoxious for such a low capability machine.

The gimmicks such as rie ride-by-wire and three riding modes lose meaning in that landscape. A 3.6-inch TFT display is what manufacturers do to save cost. Navigation and a quickshifter are accessories. Quick-what?

Moto Guzzi The Trip — official preview 2
Image: Moto Guzzi / Piaggio Group

Dealer availability is scheduled for early 2027. Pricing has not been established in the material reviewed. For our coverage, the question is how this smaller roadster will work for everyday riding and trips away.

Sources: Piaggio Group announcement, 28 October

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