Taking the reins

This impressive device was something of a star on the Moto Guzzi scene in late 1940s/early 1950s Italy.

Image: MORTONS ARCHIVE

The caption on the reverse of this photograph reads: “The Roman Trica [sic]… Mechanised version…National meeting of motorcyclists in Lecco, 15-6-49. “History brought up to date as seen in this picture taken during the national meeting of motor cyclists in Lecco, North Italy. This motorcyclist won first prize with his mechanised Roman Triga powered by three motorcycles driven from the Triga.” The man at the controls is Rino Berton, a Moto Guzzi agent and former racer. The chariot is being drawn by three 65cc Moto Guzzi Motoleggeras, the two-stroke model launched onto the transport-craving Italian market in 1946. Something of a departure for Moto Guzzi, both in terms of its small capacity and two-stroke engine, it was, however, a huge success, no doubt helped by the fine name and reputation Moto Guzzi…

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The Classic MotorCycle (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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