I’m a sucker for police bikes, which means this Moto Guzzi G5 V1000 Police caught my eye – not to mention it only had about 600 miles of service in Haiti before coming to the US.
The G5 was introduced in ’78. It was almost identical to the Convert, which was the first large displacement shaftie with an automatic transmission. It sold poorly, so Guzzi reincarnated it as the G5, but with a manual transmission. It had funky forward footpegs (and one of the longest side stands I’ve ever seen – look at the photo above), but the G5 has established a reputation for being a very reliable motorcycle.
This specific Moto Guzzi G5 V1000 Police (VIN: VG17524) was imported from Haiti in ’81 and has been in storage since then. It’s been brought back to life – everything but the fuel/brake lines, windshield, and points are original. The seller has put 50 miles on the bike and claims it runs great.
Find this Moto Guzzi G5 V1000 Police for sale in Greenville, South Carolina with bidding up to $3,026