Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 - Motorcycle specifications, used

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a 1,200 cm3 twin-cylinder engine housed in a single-beam aluminum frame... an inverted Öhlins fork married to radial brake calipers to guide and calm the beast... a fully digital instrument panel and exemplary finish... It's a proto, very close to series production, but above all, a Moto Guzzi. The next sports bike from Mandello's udine takes to the Adria track in a racing version that exudes a striking charisma. Beautiful, pure and impressive, with its generous cylinder heads protruding from both sides, the Guzzi MGS 01 is a sports bike like no other.

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Contact! The air-cooled twin snorts and vocalizes with gusto, thanks to the racing exhaust system. 2 big lungs for plenty of reach, a vigorous climb in the revs, and 122 hp at the rear wheel - a figure soon to rise to 130. But the MGS is not a pure pistarde, and its substantial weight (192 kg dry) penalizes it in fast sequences. The bike is easy to corner and stable, but the weight pushes the trajectory out of the way and the machine becomes physical to maintain on the corner. With its huge engine in the way, the chassis has benefited from the help of MOTO-GUZZI 1200 MGS 01 CORSA boiling brains to sharpen it: the long swingarm (a guarantee of good stability) is anchored directly to the separate gearbox housings, allowing a short, sporty wheelbase. The gearbox is smooth and precise, sending the horsepower into the cardan shaft, which is discreet, provided you take care when downshifting. Despite a slight lack of feel, braking combines power and consistency with honor and serenity. A competitor to the Buell Firebolt and BMW R 1100 S, the MGS 01 Corsa is not a GSX-R or CBR, but a sports bike that speaks more to the heart than to the stopwatch.

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(inspired by Moto-journal - manufacturer's photos)

Published on 10/12/20
by Greg

Key facts Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa (2008) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

Clean lines
Consistent, healthy behavior
Guzzi know-how

Weak points

Capricious injection
Poids

Prices

	Basic version
France	25,640€

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Model sold in 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Performance

Max speed : 250 km/h (155.30 mph)

Specifications Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008

Chassis: Frame : Rectangular-section aluminium single girder; Fuel capacity : 15.50 liters (4.09 US gallons); Seat height : 820 mm (32.28 in); Length : 2,070 mm (81.50 in); Width : 730 mm (28.74 in); Min height : 1,165 mm (45.87 in); Wheelbase : 1,450 mm (57.09 in); Dry weight : 192 kg (423 lb)

Front axle: Öhlins telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in); Braking 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper; Front tire : 120 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire

Transmission: 6 stage gearbox; Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle: Öhlins monoshock, Wheel travel : 125 mm (4.92 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), 2-piston caliper; Rear tire : 180 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire

Motor: two-cylinder 90° transverse V , 4 strokes; Injection Ø 50 mm; Cooling system : by air; 1 ACT, culbuté; 4 valves per cylinder; 1,225 cc; 128 ch (126.20 hp) to 8,000 rpm; 11.50 mkg to 6,200 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 1.52 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 16.7 kg/mkg; Compression : 11.6 : 1

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Torque

Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 : 11.5 mkg

BMW HP2 Sport 1200 2008 : 11.5 mkg

Voxan 1000 CHARADE RACING 2008 : 9.7 mkg

Power

Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 : 128 ch (126.20 hp)

BMW HP2 Sport 1200 2008 : 133 ch (131.20 hp)

Voxan 1000 CHARADE RACING 2008 : 100 ch (98.60 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 : 1.52 kg/ch

BMW HP2 Sport 1200 2008 : 1.36 kg/ch

Voxan 1000 CHARADE RACING 2008 : 1.88 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 : 16.7 kg/mkg

BMW HP2 Sport 1200 2008 : 15.48 kg/mkg

Voxan 1000 CHARADE RACING 2008 : 19.07 kg/mkg

Speed

Moto-Guzzi 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 : 250 km/h (155.30 mph)

BMW HP2 Sport 1200 2008 : 250 km/h (155.30 mph)

Voxan 1000 CHARADE RACING 2008 : over 240 km/h (149.10 mph)

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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 12 reviews

foxtrot21 Model 2010

it's a shame that this beautiful bike remained a prototype and didn't join the guzzi range to replace the daytona. it would be great to see it brought up to date again....svp monsieur Piaggio 06/19/2014 20:37 Rating : 5/5 Respond to foxtrot21

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riko Model 2010

it would be great to improve this bike so that it can be seen on endurance circuits such as the 24 hours of Le Mans 05/28/2014 10:50 Rating : 3/5 Respond to riko

docmoto Model 2004

why? why? why do these Italians do it to us all the time?
A stroke of genius, broad shoulders, a small ass, a dash of competition and all in red, of course..
And it works! We're all on our knees in front of the diva, who reminds us of our childhood dreams in front of a GARELLI or a GITANE MACHIN. They really are too good!
And to make sure we'll keep dreaming, they're putting it on at an unbeatable price, with a little extra for the French who'll have them castrated at 100 hp. Really too good! 03/16/2006 11:02 Rating : 5/5 Respond to docmoto

Paul Model 2004

Yes indeed! she's very beautiful, really superb
Her lines are very fine, she has a dehanche of madness, she reunites power, character and sensuality!!!!
mouia not bad
I wonder what she'll look like when she leaves the showroom, with a rear license plate, lights and indicators....:(
I hope she won't be too denatured and that she'll keep all her predator charisma

Paul. 07/28/2005 11:53 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Paul

hrd man Model 2004

trop belle
07/27/2005 20:26 Rating : 5/5 Respond to hrd man

zorro Model 2004

At last, a motorcycle that's unlike any other.the factory's grand pontificator must be asking no questions and releasing it on a grand scale,so that the price drops and my wife doesn't get a nosebleed when I sign the check.one word only, "MAGNIFICENT". Allo papa noel?....... 03/02/2005 00:16 Rating : 5/5 Respond to zorro

bruno666km Model 2004

A road version, even at 17,000 euros and I'm taking out a loan to buy it!!!! Good-bye wife good-bye bank good-bye work I want to ride sporty with it !!! 01/29/2005 23:41 Rating : 5/5 Respond to bruno666km

JM Model 2004

Now it's even more than EUR 25,000 for the Corsa. Corsa production worldwide is just 40 units! 12/20/2004 01:52 Rating : 5/5 Respond to JM

Nic Model 2004

The MGS-01 is finally available at 24,000 euros. 12/20/2004 01:52 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Nic

CLEF/LUKY Model 2004

Jété le mans 1 + carb 40 + megaph le son ... yes yes ça ne doit pas changer... bon vent 12/20/2004 01:52 Rating : 5/5 Respond to CLEF/LUKY

laverdaman Model 2004

Here's a connoisseur!! bravo tantamog! C vré GUZZI c vrément superbe... the cylinders are vrément splendid as on all their models! and the superb look without speaking about the noise of the bi never equalled! in short jap are éfficaces but point of view charm, I would say even soul! they are vrément très très far behind.... 12/20/2004 01:51 Rating : 5/5 Respond to laverdaman

tantamog Model 2004

One hell of a beast straight out of the Mandello factories. An exeptional model with a price tag of €17,000, but when you love it, you don't count. Attention Guzzi racing fans, and preferably single riders, because the MGS 01 is a jewel that can't be shared and doesn't leave room for a passenger. Finally, here's a beautiful and good bike that I love and I hope to be able to ride one. 12/20/2004 01:51 Rating : 5/5 Respond to tantamog

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008

What is the power of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008?: The 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 develops a power of 128 ch (126.20 hp)
What is the torque of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008?: The maximum torque of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 is 11.50 mkg to 6,200 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008?: The 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 is capable of reaching a top speed of 250 km/h (155.30 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008?: The 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 has a a dry weight of 192 kg (423 lb).
QWhat is the seat height of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008?: To ensure good accessibility, the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 offers a minimum seat height of 820 mm (32.28 in).
What is the price of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008?: The price of the 1200 MGS-01 Corsa 2008 is 25,640€ in France

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