Moto Guzzi The Trip 500: New A2 roadster for 2027

With The Trip 500, Moto Guzzi is announcing the start of a new model generation. The roadster is designed to make getting into the brand easier, while also appealing to experienced riders and returning riders. The focus is on everyday journeys, the spontaneous after-work ride and trips beyond the city limits. To deliver this, Moto Guzzi relies on a parallel twin, manageable weight and an accessible seat height. The brand promises an uncomplicated bike that should feel intuitive to ride from the very first moment.

According to Moto Guzzi, the parallel twin, billed as a 500, produces almost 48 hp and is A2-compliant. Guzzi has not yet revealed an exact displacement or torque figure. According to the manufacturer, the engine should respond smoothly and deliver most of its torque at low revs. The new Guzzi is therefore aimed at relaxed riding in city traffic, but should also be fun on country roads.

Moto Guzzi quotes a wet weight of 180 kg, and the seat height starts at 790 mm. Combined with what the manufacturer describes as a natural riding position, this should make the bike easier to handle. Manoeuvring, traffic and the first kilometres on a new bike are explicitly in focus. The brand also describes the chassis as agile and entertaining. However, the announcement does not yet reveal which components, adjustment options and suspension travel are behind it.

The electronic throttle works via ride-by-wire. Three riding modes are designed to adapt the character of The Trip to the situation at hand: Road is intended for everyday use and comfort, Sport for a livelier pace, and Rain for tricky conditions. Moto Guzzi does not detail exactly what each mode changes. A round 3.6-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity and backlit handlebar switchgear are also part of the announced package. Pictogram navigation and a quickshifter are offered as accessories and should therefore be considered separately.

Moto Guzzi describes the design as deliberately pared back. Clean surfaces and balanced proportions are meant to show off the black-finished twin-cylinder engine. Add to that a 15-litre metal tank and a full-LED headlight that references the brand's eagle. The model name is embroidered on the seat. Three paint schemes are available: Black Metropolis, Green Grove and Red Beat. For the launch, Moto Guzzi is also announcing The Opening special edition. How it differs in terms of features or design remains unclear from the available documents.

The public unveiling is scheduled for EICMA from 5 to 8 November 2026 at the Rho Fiera exhibition centre in Milan. The Trip 500 will take centre stage on the Moto Guzzi stand in Hall 9. The new roadster is expected to be available from official dealers from early 2027. Moto Guzzi has not yet announced a price. Anyone eyeing an A2 entry point now knows the planned timeframe, but will have to wait for the price before setting a concrete budget.

Is the Moto Guzzi The Trip 500 A2-compliant? According to the manufacturer, yes. The new parallel twin produces almost 48 hp.

How heavy is The Trip 500 and how high is the seat? Moto Guzzi quotes a wet weight of 180 kg and a seat height from 790 mm.

What electronics have been announced? Ride-by-wire, the Road, Sport and Rain riding modes, a round 3.6-inch TFT with smartphone connectivity and backlit handlebar switchgear. Pictogram navigation and a quickshifter are accessories.

Which colours and versions are coming? Black Metropolis, Green Grove and Red Beat have been announced, along with The Opening special edition. Details on its specific features are still missing.

When is The Trip 500 coming and how much will it cost? The premiere is scheduled for EICMA in Milan from 5 to 8 November 2026, with the dealer launch in early 2027. No price has been announced yet.