2009 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa
 
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 when it won two consecutive races
with Gianfranco Guareschi in the “Battle of
Twins” during the Daytona International Speedway
Bike Week in Florida respectively in 2006 and 2007
seasons and repeated this supremacy winning the national
Supertwins title.
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 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
just behind 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 and even
the packaging used to ship the product to the new
owner is personalised. Whoever chooses a motorbike
like this one deserves nothing less.
Technical Specifications
Engine
- Type : 90° V-Twin, 4 stroke
- Cooling system : air cooled
- Displacement : 1,225 cc
- Bore and stroke : 100 x 80 mm
- Compression ratio : 11.6 : 1
- Timing system : overhead camshaft – 4 valves
per cylinder with positive drive belt
- Valves : Ø 36 mm intake Ø 31 mm
exhaust
- Valve timing : intake open 36° P.P.M.S. intake
close 70° D.P.M.I. exhaust open 64° P.P.M.I.
exhaust close 28° D.P.M.S.
- Maximum power : 128 HP at 8,000 rpm
- Maximum torque : 11.5 Kgm at 6,200 rpm 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
- Overall gear ratio : 1^ gear = 1 :10.82 : 2^ gear
= 1 : 8.01 : 3^ gear = 1 : 6.14 : 4^ gear = 1 :
5.01 : 5^ gear = 1: 4.35 : 6^ gear = 1 : 3.84
- Clutch : sinterized double disc dry, hydraulic
drive
Chassis
- Frame : rectangular section single-beam ALS 450
- Wheelbase : 1,450 mm
- Trail : 97 mm
- Rake : 24°
- Front suspension : Öhlins upside-down fork,
Ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions
- Front wheel travel : 120 mm
- Rear suspension : aluminium progressive swingarm
with Öhlins monoshock absorber, 4 adjustment
positions
- Rear wheel travel : 125 mm
- Front brake : double floating disc, Ø 320
mm, 4 pads radial calipers
- Rear brake : sigle disc, Ø 220 mm, double
piston caliper
- Rims : forged aluminium 5 spokes
- Front rim : 3.50” x 17”
- Rear rim : 5.50” x 17”
- Front tyre : 120/60 17” Michelin slick S1246A
- Rear tyre : 180/55 17” Michelin slick S1835A
Electrical Equipment
Dimensions
- Length : 2,070 mm
- Width : 730 mm
- Height : 1,165 mm
- Seat height : 820 mm
- Footrest height : 420 mm
- Heandlebar height : 880 mm
- Dry weight : 192 kg
- Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 litres
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