Moto Guzzi Airone

The Moto Guzzi Airone, Italian for 'Heron', was a cornerstone of the company's post-war success. First introduced in 1939, production ramped up after WWII and continued until 1957. The bike is powered by a reliable 250cc horizontal single-cylinder engine, a layout that became a Moto Guzzi hallmark. Its quality construction and handsome styling made it a popular and aspirational middle-class motorcycle in Italy.

Collectors are drawn to the Airone for its classic design elements, particularly the exposed 'bacon slicer' flywheel on earlier models. It's a machine that offers an authentic vintage riding experience, with features like a girder fork (later telescopic) and plunger rear suspension. The Airone Sport, with its larger carburetor and aluminum cylinder, is especially sought after for its improved performance and rarity.

The market for the Airone is well-established, with an average sale price around $16,500. The wide sales range, from $6,000 to $25,000, reflects the significant difference in value between project bikes and professionally restored, numbers-matching examples. The later Sport models consistently command the highest prices.

Based on 8 sales, prices for the Moto Guzzi Airone range from $6,000 to $25,000.