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Moto Guzzi MGS01 Corsa

Moto Guzzi MGS01 Corsa

Moto Guzzi set up "The Style Laboratory" in 2002 with well-known tuners Ghezzi & Brian at the helm. Their prototype MGS-01 appeared at the Intermot Show towards the end of the year. A road version was mooted but only the Corsa was produced in low volume, around 130 to 150 in total. The engine was a much-modified Centauro with the capacity increased to 1225cc, Cosworth high compression pistons, performance camshafts and a 6 speed gearbox.

Production ceased in 2005 but it was listed in catalogues for some years after that.

Specifications - 2011 Catalogue

ENGINE

90° V-twin with 4 valves per cylinder

DISPLACEMENT

1,225 cc

MAXIMUM POWER

96 kW (128HP) at 8,000 rpm

MAXIMUM TORQUE

11.5 Kgm at 6,200 rpm

GEARBOX

6 speed

FINAL DRIVE

Double universal joint

FRONT SUSPENSION

Öhlins upside down fork, 43 mm with 3 adjustable positions

REAR SUSPENSION

Aluminum progressive swingarm with Öhlins monoshock

FRONT BRAKE

Double stainless steel floating disc, 320 mm, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons

REAR BRAKE

Single disc, 220 mm, double piston caliper

TYRES

120/60 17 Michelin Slick S1246A (front) - 180/55 17 Michelin Slick S1835A (rear)

LENGTH

2,070 mm

WIDTH

730 mm

HEIGHT

1,165 mm

DRY WEIGHT

192 kg

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

18.5 litres


Source: John Sample Group; Image by Phil Aynsley

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