A Moto Guzzi without a V-twin. That is the story of Moto Guzzi The Trip, the Italian brand’s smallest motorcycle yet, revealed less than a week before EICMA 2026 in Milan. It runs a 457cc-based parallel-twin from the Aprilia family, weighs 180 kg and is due at dealerships in 2027. Whether India gets it is still an open question. Today, we will tell you the complete details about the Moto Guzzi The Trip reveal.
Moto Guzzi The Trip Engine and Power
Moto Guzzi bikes are known for V-twin engines with cylinder heads poking out on both sides, and the Trip drops that layout completely. The engine is expected to be the 457cc parallel-twin from the Aprilia RS and Tuono, which makes sense because Aprilia and Moto Guzzi share the same parent company, Piaggio. Coming to the power, the bike is expected to make close to 48hp. Torque has not been shared yet, but the Tuono 457 makes 43.5Nm, so that is a fair number to keep in mind. The bike gets ride-by-wire with three ride modes: Road, Rain and Sport. Details of additional rider aids are expected at EICMA 2026.
Moto Guzzi The Trip Design and Features
Coming to the design, the Trip takes many cues from bigger Guzzis and the brand’s heritage. A metal flying eagle logo sits on the tank, and a flying eagle silhouette spans the width of the round headlight. There is also an embroidered ‘The Trip’ logo on the seat. Underneath, the bike is more modern than it looks, with a 3.6-inch circular TFT display and backlit switch cubes. A quickshifter, likely a bi-directional one, and turn-by-turn navigation are offered as accessories, not as standard fitment. Here are the other numbers we have:
- Weight: 180 kg
- Seat height: 790 mm
- Fuel tank: 15 litres, metal
- Suspension: gold USD fork, with a monoshock connecting the subframe directly to the swingarm
- Brakes: dual discs, sizes not announced yet
The Trip Colours and Special Edition
The Trip comes in three colours: Black Metropolis, Green Grove and Red Beat. There is also a special edition called The Opening, but Moto Guzzi has not explained what makes it special yet. We should get that clarity at EICMA 2026, which begins on 3 November in Milan.
Moto Guzzi The Trip India Launch
The Trip is due at Moto Guzzi dealerships in 2027. Moto Guzzi currently builds its bikes at Mandello del Lario in Italy, but the Trip could instead be built at Piaggio’s Baramati plant in India, where Aprilia’s 457 duo and scooters are made and exported. This is not confirmed yet. The brand has a very limited presence in India, and there is no indication yet that the Trip will be sold here.
Moto Guzzi The Trip Price
The price of the Trip has not been announced yet. If it comes to India, with reference to its size and positioning among premium 400-500cc roadsters, it is expected to be priced around ₹4–5 lakh ex-showroom. This is only an expected range, not a confirmed price, and the official price will be announced at launch.
The Trip Competitors in market
If the Trip reaches India, it will sit among premium retro and naked bikes like the Triumph Speed 400, and next to its own Piaggio sibling, the Aprilia Tuono 457. We can compare specs and prices properly once Moto Guzzi confirms the India launch and the price.
The bottom line
The Trip is a very different Moto Guzzi, with a 457cc-based parallel-twin from Aprilia instead of the usual V-twin. Some Guzzi fans may not like the change, but the bike could take the brand to a whole new set of riders. The real test is whether Piaggio brings it to India, where a locally built Guzzi could give the brand some visibility. If you are saving for a retro roadster, wait for EICMA 2026 to clarify the price, the brake sizes and what makes The Opening edition special. Until Moto Guzzi confirms an Indian launch, we can’t say if the Trip will be sold here. For more updates, you can also visit the Moto Guzzi official website.
Frequently asked questions
What engine does Moto Guzzi The Trip use?
It is expected to use a 457cc-based parallel-twin from Aprilia, making close to 48hp. Torque figures have not been announced.
Will Moto Guzzi The Trip launch in India?
There is no confirmation yet. Moto Guzzi has a very limited presence here, though the bike could be built at Piaggio’s Baramati plant. Price has not been announced.
When will Moto Guzzi The Trip reach dealerships?
Dealer arrival is planned for 2027. More details are expected at EICMA 2026, starting 3 November in Milan.