2012
Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 84641 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | MGS-01 Corsa |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Rectangular section single-beam ALS 450 |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Floating discs, 4 pads radial caliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Öhlins up-side down fork Ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions |
| Fronttyre | 120/60-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Double disc. Double piston caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Aluminium-plate swinging fork Öhlins monoshock absorber, 4 adjustment positions |
| Reartyre | 180/67-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Wheels | Forged aluminium 5 spokes |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 100.0 x 78.0 mm (3.9 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Sintering double disc, hydraulic drive |
| Compression | 11.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1225.00 ccm (74.75 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Primary drive: straight – tooth gear, ratio 1: 1.55. Secondary drive: double universal joint, ratio 1:2.909 |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | Splash |
| Power | 128.00 HP (93.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 113.00 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Racing Red |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 18.50 litres (4.89 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,165 mm (45.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 730 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Seatheight | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 192.0 kg (423.3 pounds) |
About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.