Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa: review, history, specs
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| Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2004 - 2012 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | 1225cc v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 100.0mm x 78.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Horsepower | 125.25 HP (93.4 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 6200RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. weber-marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control |
| Ignition | marelli iaw 15m electronic digital |
| Spark Plug | NGK DCR9EIX `04-05[1] |
| Battery | YUASA YTZ12S `04-05[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Final Drive | Shaft `04-05[1] |
| Suspension | Front: öhlins up-side down fork ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions Rear: aluminum-plate swinging fork öhlins monoshock absorber, 4 adjustment positions |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. floating discs, 4 pads radial caliper Rear: double disc. double piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/67-17 |
| Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
| Length | 81.5 inches (2070 mm) |
| Width | 28.74 inches (730 mm) |
| Height | 45.87 inches (1165 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Weight | 423.29 pounds (192.0 Kg) (dry), 192.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa was a v2, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi between 2004 and 2012. Max torque was 83.35 ft/lbs (113.0 Nm) @ 6200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 125.25 HP (93.4 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 100.0mm bore x 78.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1225.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the sintering double disc, hydraulic drive.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/60-17 front tire and a 180/67-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. floating discs, 4 pads radial caliper in the front and a double disc. double piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a öhlins up-side down fork ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions while the rear was equipped with a aluminum-plate swinging fork öhlins monoshock absorber, 4 adjustment positions. The MGS-01 Corsa was fitted with a 4.89 Gallon (18.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 423.29 pounds (192.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.
2004 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa[edit | edit source]
Derived from Moto Guzzi's road racing and endurance program, the 2003 MGS-01 Corsa is a true sport machine destined to bring thrilling pleasure to experienced riders. Created for track use only, this exclusive bike brings the best and latest technological discoveries in Mandello's garage.
An extra long swing arm and Öhlins suspensions make sue the bike stays rubber side down when the throttle is twisted hard. Even more, the bike is also almost perfectly balanced, with only 200g difference between the front and the back, enhancing the feeling of precise handling.
2005 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa[edit | edit source]
Born as a wild idea to mate the4-valve engine of the Centauro and the impressive 6-speed transmission of the V11, the MGS-01 Corsa was created in a record time by the Ghezzi & Brian, the modding workshop having less than 9 months to ready the bike. The 2004 model year carries on the basic simplicity and performance-focused of the initial bike.
Light and very maneuverable, the MGS-01 Corsa is almost perfectly balanced and has a minimal weight difference between front and rear, of just 200g. Moto Guzzi readies two version of the bike: a limited run racing-only version which is not homologated for street use and a road-ready lot.
2006 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa[edit | edit source]
The Moto Guzzi becomes a modern motorcycle. While most of their bikes trade on heritage, style and charisma the MGS-01 has a high-tech 21st century chassis with an intelligently updated version of the V-twin engine that’s at the heart of the brand. The original engine of this bike is 1,225 cc air-cooled capable of 122 cv although BigBore used at Daytona in 2007 exceeds 1.300 cc with more than 165 hp of power output and liquid cooling.
2009 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa[edit | edit source]
The 2008 is pure, unadulterated Moto Guzzi racing DNA, revived in a modern motorcycle which carries on the amazing legacy of the Italian manufacturer. Not at all shy of winning lots of Supertwins titles and proving that a naked bike with rather uncommon looks can put up a great on-track battle, the MGS-01 Corsa is loaded with top-class racing technology.
Adjustable Ohlins suspensions, high-compression Cosworth pistons, chrome-plated cylinders and carefully-engineered weight distribution make the 2008 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa high-performance machine dedicated to those who live for the fast-paced track action.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.