Moto Guzzi and the Army: rebirth from the Alce and Falcone for a solidarity project

Moto Guzzi and the Italian Army share a common history that dates back to the period between the two wars. In 1928, the Mandello del Lario company started producing military motorcycles, a sector that proved vital to overcome the 1929 crisis. This led to the creation of legendary models like the Moto Guzzi 500 “Alce”, used by the Bersaglieri Motorcyclists even with a Breda machine gun, and the Trialce, a dismantlable and even parachutable motor tricycle.

In the post-war period, the tradition continued with the Super Alce (1943) and especially with the legendary Falcone 500, available in both civilian and military versions, which served the Army, the Carabinieri, the Corazzieri, the Traffic Police, the Guardia di Finanza, the Fire Brigade, and the Forest Corps between the 1950s and 1970s. Models that, for their robustness and reliability, became true symbols of an Italy rebuilding itself.

The British example: Triumph and HMS Triumph

Recently, the Royal Navy provided a virtuous example: on the occasion of the retirement of the submarine HMS Triumph, the famous motorcycle manufacturer Triumph donated a customized Speed Twin 900CC with a livery inspired by the vessel. The motorcycle, valued at over £9,000, was raffled in a charity lottery in favor of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and a children's hospital in Blackpool.

A gesture that celebrates a historical bond, enhances the motorcycle brand, and, above all, raises funds for social and military causes.

The proposal: a Moto Guzzi – Italian Army project

Following this example, DifesaNews proposes that Moto Guzzi undertake a similar initiative, in collaboration with the Italian Army and other Armed Forces.

The idea could materialize in the creation of a special edition of a modern Moto Guzzi, with a livery inspired by historical military models – from the 500 Alce to the Falcone – and personalized details (emblems, institutional colors, commemorative plaques).

The motorcycle could be presented on the occasion of a significant anniversary, such as the Anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein of the Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore or the Raduno dei Besaglieri or at the Adunata degli Alpini of other corps that made extensive use of Guzzi two-wheelers. The vehicle could then be auctioned or raffled in a charity lottery, with proceeds going to assistance funds for military personnel and families, or to support social projects shared with the Ministry of Defense.

Conclusion

Just as Triumph linked its name to the submarine HMS Triumph, Moto Guzzi could revive the memory of the legendary Alce and Falcone, uniting past and present in an initiative that would speak to the hearts of Italians.

DifesaNews is ready to advocate this proposal to the Military Authorities, convinced that celebrating the Italian military motorcycle tradition means honoring the very history of the country.