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Moto Guzzi's race winning powerhouse. The MGS-01.

Body Type:	Other
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Transmission:	Automatic
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Service History:	No
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It isn't handmade, but almost.

The motorbike manufacturing company that has chalked up 3329 victories in international competitions, including 14 world speed titles, 22 world records and 11 Tourist Trophies, has racing in its DNA. This is why it gives full attention to the sports model market segment, in the heart and minds of entire generations of fans. For this reason it has created a “style laboratory” where research can be carried out freely, looking for new ways to make enthusiasts dreams come true. A new fully-developed motorbike, that has been admired since the first time it appeared in public, brings back all the heady emotions linked to those wins on racetracks around the world. The MGS-01 Corsa is a winning motorbike for modern-day tracks, with all the personality of yesterday’s models, and with a lot more technology. Moto Guzzi does not say so on paper, but proves it on the racetrack.

The “standard” MGS-01 Corsa has proved to be competitive since the first time it put rubber to track on March 6-7th 2006 when it won two consecutive races with Gianfranco Guareschi in the “Battle of Twins” during the Daytona International Speedway Bike Week in Florida - one of the USA’s most important motorbike events. Moto Guzzi MGS01 and Guareschi then repeated this supremacy with another three victories and two second places, winning the national Supertwins title. If there was any need for confirmation of Moto Guzzi's return to the aristocracy of world motorcycle racing, it came straight from the racetrack.

The winning weapon.
It looks like it is moving even when it stands still. It has a streamline, feisty profile, with its aerodynamic cockpit, and streamline, nimble tail. The gold-coloured forks aim towards the road, almost embracing the front disks where the powerful radial calipers stand out. The impression of power and elegance is emphasised even more by its performance. The air-cooled 1125 cc V 90 degree two-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve engine pushes forward at all speeds. All it takes is a look at the components to understand why.

The three-segment Cosworth pistons guarantee high compression, the. chrome—plated cylinders reduce friction to a minimum; brass bearings are replaced by roller bearings. Control comes together with power controlled from a riding position that has been studied for use on the racetrack. The excellent distribution of weight, with just 200 g between the front and rear axle, helps to make the bike so easy to handle, together with the limited weight (192 kg) and the reduced wheelbase (1450mm) The front 43 mm Ohlins forks can be adjusted to three positions. Rear suspension is looked after by a 513mm swingarm in boxed aluminium and a vertical shock absorber justbehind the engine. Two 320mm discs op front and a single twin caliper 220mm disc look after braking. The MGS-01 Corsa is an exclusive motorbike that is built with the care of craftsmen and intended for true motorbike enthusiasts. This is why each model comes with a book with the rider’s personal details and the frame number. The motorbike cover and the stand carry theMGS-01 Corsa logo. Whoever chooses a motorbike like this one deserves nothing less.

 

TECHNICAL CHART

Engine
	Type		90° V-Twin, 4 stroke
	Cooling system		Air cooled
	Displacement		1.225 cc
	Bore and stroke		100 x 78 mm
	Compression ratio		11.6 : 1
	Timing system		overhead camshaft – 4 valves per cyclinder with positive drive belt
	Valves		Ø 36 mm intake Ø 31 mm exhaust
	Valve timing:		intake open: 36° B.T.D.C.
			intake closes:70° A.B.D.C.
			exhaust open: 64° B.B.D.C.
			exhaust closes: 28° A.T.D.C.
	Maximum power		128 HP a 8.000 giri/minuto
	Maximum torque		11,5 Kg-m a 6.200 giri/minuto
	Pistons		Cosworth Racing 3 rings
	Connecting rod		Carillo 144 mm
	Ignition system		Marelli IAW 15M electronic digital
	Intake conduit		Marelli Ø 50 mm
	Airbox		15 litres
	Starting system		Electronic digital
	Spark plugs		CHAMPION RA59GC
	TRANSMISSION
	Gearbox		6 speed
	Primary drive		Straight-tooth gear, ratio 1:1.55
	Secondary drive		Double universal joint, ratio 1:2.909
	Internal ratios		1° = 1:10,82 2° = 1:8,01 3° = 1:6,14 4° = 1:5,01 5° = 1:4,35 6° = 1:3,84
	Clutch		Sintering double disc, hydraulic drive
	Chassis
	Frame		Rectangular section single-beam ALS 450
	Wheelbase		1.450 mm
	Trail		97 mm
	Rake		24°
	Front suspension		Öhlins up-side down fork Ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions
	Front wheel travel		120 mm
	Rear suspension		Aluminium-plate swinging fork Öhlins monoshock absorber, 4 adjustment positions
	Rear wheel travel		125 mm
	Front brake		double floating disc, Ø 320 mm, 4 pads radial caliper
	Rear brake		Sigle disc, Ø 220 mm, double piston caliper
	Rims		forged aluminium 5 arms Front rim 3,50 x 17” Rear rim 5,50 x 17” Front Tyres 120-60/17” Michelin slick S1246A Rear Tyres 180-67/17” Michelin slick S1835A
	Electrical equipment
	Battery		12 V – 11 Ah
	Dimensions
	Length		2.070 mm
	Width		750 mm
	Height		1.165 mm
	Seat height		820 mm
	Footboard height		420 mm
	Handlebar height		880 mm
	Dry weight		192 Kg
	Fuel tank capacity		18.5 lt
Important: limited series non homologated, for racing use. Specifications and colours of Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa may change without notice.