I really struggled to find more information on this bike, and I’ll be really impressed if one of you guys or gals knows more about the Taurus marque. At this point, all I’ve got is that it’s Italian and that a few years back, someone tried to update the marque to modern times with a custom based on a Royal Enfield 500 Bullet. In other words, I don’t have much info at all!
The G27 was a sporty motorcycle for the time, equipped with a 500cc OHC engine, 4 speed transmission, dual exhaust, girder fork, and Amal carb. If this Italian translation is to be believed, this bike was putting out 38 horsepower, a hefty number for the time. Top speed was just under 100 miles per hour. I’ve seen versions with high pipes and low pipes – check out the gauges in the fuel tank:
Photo from delcampe.net
Find this Taurus for sale in Agello, Italy with an unmet opening bid of $30,000 (look slike the seller is just trying to get interest and then negotiate a price later)
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