2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress Review

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress Review

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

MGX-21, TRENDS COME AND GO. AUTHENTICITY ENDURES…

MGX-21 is an amazing motorcycle that opens a new way to touring with its strikingly modern look and pleasant riding experience that is typical of Moto Guzzi. Aerodynamic harmony comes from the batwing fairing that wraps around the handlebars and is topped by sporty plexiglass double flyscreen.

The comfortable and spacious main seat has an ergonomic design that ensures maximum comfort for riders of different statures. The sidebags have a significant cargo capacity, a dedicated inner bag and are perfectly integrated with the lines of the motorcycle while not compromising its style.

The forged aluminum wide handlebar is designed to provide a commanding riding position. The powerful 1400 cc motor’s power and torque ensures maximum performance to make every trip memorable. The electronics such as the dedicated infotainment system, cruise control, ABS, traction control and engine maps, make the trip the best part of the journey.

FOR THOSE WHO STILL KNOW HOW TO GET EXCITED, MOTO GUZZI DEDICATES MGX-21, THE SEDUCTIVE AND UNCONVENTIONAL CRUISER FROM MANDELLO

THE TECHNOLOGICAL BANNER OF MOTO GUZZI MOTORCYCLES BOASTS A SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT PACKAGE, LUXURIOUS TRIMMINGS AND A FUTURISTIC AND BRAVE DESIGN THAT REMAINS ETCHED ON YOUR HEART

The MGX-21 is the most unconventional, rich and technological of the 1400 cc grand cruisers built at Mandello del Lario. It is the latest distinguished representative of a line begun in 1921 when Moto Guzzi started building unique motorcycles, strictly assembled by hand, as unique collector’s items. Moto Guzzi is one of the greatest brands in the motorcycling world and in almost a century of history has produced motorcycles that are often ahead of their time, forging new ways forward subsequently adopted by everyone. From the racing track to the streets of the world, the company has not compromised its Italian soul. Backed by universally recognised values, Moto Guzzi can now express the influences and stimuli of motorcycle culture in an increasingly personal and exclusive style. The MGX-21 is the latest example of Moto Guzzi’s originality and courage, a traditional part of its heritage.

The MGX-21 is dedicated to lovers of exclusive motorcycles, to people who know how to get excited even before they embark on a journey, simply by giving themselves over to the majesty that this prestigious Italian bike emanates, even from a standstill.

The MGX-21 seems to invite you to fasten your helmet and set off, heading wherever the map takes you. This Moto Guzzi offers a different and unique way of looking at a bike trip: it is not just the body that is transported, but it is the rider’s soul that is involved in a beautiful and emotional experience. It is the sensation of perfect harmony with a muscular looking motorcycle. It is the purest essence of the voyage itself, made up of adventure, freedom and discovery.

The internal trembling and vibrations felt even before you climb on board, multiply when the 90° V-twin engine starts up: from the banks of the Lario to the borders of the world, your journey moves to the rhythm of the strokes of the huge pistons of the Moto Guzzi big block.

Miguel Galluzzi, who heads the PADC (Piaggio Advanced Design Center) in Pasadena, California, describes the genesis of this new spectacular Moto Guzzi: “How do we imagine crossing an entire continent on a Moto Guzzi? This is the first question we asked and the immediate response was, on board a California 1400, a recently renewed classic. But we wanted to push beyond our thoughts and our dreams, to take a leap into the future. We dared imagine a different way of travelling, cooler, as the Americans would say.

And we imagined that Moto Guzzi would design and build its own bagger. How could that be? How could a project like this steep itself in Italian design? So my thoughts turned to masters and masterpieces of our design: I think of Bertone, and his extraordinary Alfa Romeo BAT machines from the ’50s, when these mad Italians interpreted the American taste for extreme shapes and translated the wildest dreams into precious metal, masterfully combining Italian creativity with American pragmatism. And of course we thought about infinite spaces, with straight roads heading to distant horizons, to speed records snatched on the expanses of salt lakes, to travelling aimlessly and freely. In this way a blurred image started to take on a definite shape, and so the MGX-21 was born.”
The cruiser stands out for its design, build quality and attention to detail

The immediately obvious aspect of its appearance is also wholly exceptional: the technical and stylistic features of the prototype, which had surprised everyone at its first presentation, have been kept totally intact. This is not a marginal detail, given that very important changes are usually made between a prototype version of a motorcycle and the final production model. Indeed, in the case of the MGX-21 a considerable detail has been added: MGX-21 has become a large touring bike, with a pair of rigid side panniers that in no way distort that purity of design the prototype boasted, integrating harmoniously in the style of the back end. The 58-litre carrying capacity and the presence of convenient, removable internal bags guarantee space and practicality for world travellers. The external pannier covers are in carbon: the deep reflections that come from the fibre are combined with “total black” graphics that make the MGX-21 the darkest and most attractive bike from Mandello. This is a bike dedicated to those who appreciate fine aesthetics, the stimulating touch of the surfaces when they are caressed and the alternating volumes and textures that delicately explore the sensibility of a design rich in content.

The design of the MGX-21 leaves little room for indifference and, like all Moto Guzzis, begins by showing of the engineering of the big 90° transverse V-twin engine with two large cylinders that seem to literally explode out of the petrol tank, helping to make the side view considerably lower and streamlined. The red paint of the aluminium head covers emphasises the power this engine is capable of expressing, even in its aesthetics. Low in the back and raised at the front, MGX-21 tells you from the first glance that it is capable of eating up the miles smoothly. It’s certainly no wallflower, but rather seeks to attract people’s attention with its original shape and the mysterious nocturnal appearance created by the PADC (Piaggio Advanced Design Center) designers in California who conceived its look. Particular attention was given to the study and definition of the “batwing” design, the large top fairing that makes an essential contribution to the bike’s futuristic look. Form and function once again come together in perfect balance: the careful fluid dynamics analysis with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations and the numerous test sessions in the wind tunnel have led to achieving optimum air protection capacity, a quality that a bike destined for long trips must possess. The shapes at the back also stem from the same studies and they are enhanced by carbon profiles and the dual series of built-in LED lights.

To celebrate such a personal, powerful and brave style, Moto Guzzi gave the MGX-21 the evocative soubriquet of Flying Fortress.

The Flying Fortress also stands out for meticulous and obsessive attention to detail: the spectacular headlight cluster uses LED DRL lighting technology, whereas the electrical controls on the handlebar are finished with metal shells. While respecting the solid century-old tradition, the MGX-21 reaches out to the future, employing materials typically used in the most advanced sports motorcycles. In fact, numerous parts are made of precious carbon, such as the front mudguard, the fuel tank panels, the side pannier covers and the engine cover. The new Moto Guzzi shows off a large 21″ alloy front wheel, now protected by lenticular carbon covers with small openings where the spokes intersect with the channel. This stylistic choice also brings the technical advantage of increased stability and ease of handling due to the passage of air from one side of the hub to the other while the bike is in motion.

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

SINUOUS LINES, DARK SOUL

Dedicated to those who love to travel in total relaxation without going unnoticed. The MGX-21 makes the Cruiser style and solutions its own, reinterpreting them in an original and distinctive way.

EVERYTHING ELSE IS THE PAST-

Forget all you know: we created MGX-21 to make you feel today what others will only experience tomorrow. MGX, known as Moto Guzzi eXperimental; 21 makes reference to the year the first motorcycle came out of the Mandello del Lario factory. Or, if you prefer, 21 like the inches of its front lenticular carbon fibre wheel.

The torque from the Moto Guzzi Big Block engine shines through. Its 89 ft·lbs (121 Nm) push you forward with relentless grunt at revs which leave others standing. But at the same time, a state-of-the-art electronic management with ride-by-wire throttle, selectable power maps and evolved traction control keep everything in check, letting you bask in the comfort of Cruise Control.

MGX-21 will show you a future you didn’t know, will push you far beyond the city border and enable you to ride to a horizon of your choice, confident in its ability to take you anywhere you wish and carry all you require in the integrated side luggage. Alone or with a passenger, thanks to the removable pillion seat.

And we couldn’t choose a better model than MGX-21 for the debut of the Infotainment system which can be fully integrated with our Multimedia Platform MG-MP, because every trip deserves the right soundtrack.

THE SEDUCTIVE AND UNCONVENTIONAL CRUISER-

The MGX-21 is the most unconventional and technological 1400cc grand cruiser built at Mandello del Lario. Moto Guzzi is one of the greatest brands in the motorcycling world and in almost a century of history has produced motorcycles that are often ahead of their time.

From the racing track to the streets of the world, the company has not compromised its Italian soul. Backed by universally recognised values, Moto Guzzi can now express the influences and stimuli of motorcycle culture in increasingly personal and exclusive style. The MGX-21 is the latest example of Moto Guzzi’s originality and courage, a traditional part of its heritage since 1921.

The MGX-21 is dedicated to lovers of exclusive motorcycles, to people who know how to get excited even before they embark on a journey, simply by giving themselves over to the majesty of this prestigious Italian bike.

The MGX-21 seems to invite you to fasten your helmet and set off, heading wherever the road takes you. This Moto Guzzi offers a different and unique way of looking at a bike trip: it is not just the body that is transported, but it is the rider’s soul that is involved in a beautiful and emotional experience made up of adventure, freedom and discovery.

The internal trembling and vibrations felt even before you climb on board, multiply when the 90° V-twin engine starts up: from the banks of the Lario to the borders of the world, your journey moves to the rhythm of the strokes of the huge big block pistons.

THE CRUISER THAT STANDS OUT FOR ITS DESIGN, BUILD QUALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL-

The immediately obvious appearance of the MGX-21 is exceptional: the technical and stylistic features of the prototype, which had surprised everyone at its first presentation, have been kept totally intact. However, in the case of the MGX-21 a detail has been added: MGX-21 has become a large touring bike, with a pair of rigid side panniers that in no way distort the purity of design that the prototype boasted. The 58-litre carrying capacity and the presence of convenient, removable internal bags guarantee space and practicality for world travellers.

The design of the MGX-21, like all Moto Guzzis, begins by showing of the engineering of the big 90° transverse V-twin engine with two large cylinders that seem to literally explode out of the petrol tank, helping to make the side view considerably lower and streamlined. The red paint of the aluminium head covers emphasise the power this engine is capable of expressing. Low in the back and raised at the front, MGX-21 tells you from the first glance that it is capable of eating up miles smoothly. It’s certainly no wallflower, attracting people’s attention with its original shape and the mysterious nocturnal appearance created by the PADC (Piaggio Advanced Design Center) designers in California. Particular attention was given to the study and definition of the “batwing” design, the large top fairing that makes an essential contribution to the bike’s futuristic look. Form and function once again come together in perfect balance: the careful fluid dynamics analysis with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations and the numerous test sessions in the wind tunnel have led to achieving optimum air protection capacity, delivering a quality a bike destined for long trips. The shapes at the back also stem from the same studies and they are enhanced by carbon profiles and the dual series built-in LED lights.

To celebrate such a personal, powerful and brave style, Moto Guzzi gave the MGX-21 the evocative soubriquet of Flying Fortress. The Flying Fortress also stands out for meticulous and obsessive attention to detail: the spectacular headlight cluster uses LED DRL lighting technology, whereas the electrical controls on the handlebar are finished with metal shells. While respecting the solid century-old tradition, the MGX-21 reaches out to the future by employing materials typically used in the most advanced sports motorcycles. In fact, numerous parts are made of precious carbon, such as the front mudguard, the fuel tank panels, the side pannier covers and the engine cover. The new Moto Guzzi shows off a large 21″ alloy front wheel, now protected by lenticular carbon covers with small openings where the spokes intersect with the channel. This stylistic choice also brings the technical advantage of increased stability and ease of handling due to the passage of air from one side of the hub to the other while the bike is in motion.

A WIDE RANGE OF ACCESSORIES-

Only by using quality materials, such as aluminium and carbon and through the best processing procedures, Moto Guzzi has created a range of prestigious accessories with the goal of elevating, not only comfort and riding pleasure, but also the exclusivity of the MGX-21, creating a truly unique level of personalisation.

All of the parts have been conceived, designed and developed by Moto Guzzi and they are subjected to strict control test cycles just like any other original part on the bike in order to guarantee a quality and long-lasting product. Since they have been conceived and fine tuned by Moto Guzzi they are perfectly interchangeable with the factory parts, allowing you to easily revert your bike to its original configuration. They are also fully approved and therefore absolutely “street legal”.

Oversized top fairing: improves air protection, whilst at the same time accentuating the unmistakeable style of the MGX-21 Batwing.

Black aluminium mirrors: approved for street use and made from billet aluminium, they are the ideal complement for the MGX-21 aesthetics.

Black brake lever: made from billet aluminium, adjustable to 4 different positions.

Black clutch lever: like the brake lever, it is made from billet aluminium and the distance from the hand grip can be adjusted to 4 positions.

Brake and clutch master cylinder covers: made from billet aluminium with black anodizing. These are installed on top of the factory reservoir.

GPS/smartphone bracket: black anodized aluminium bracket. Allows easy installation of a Smartphone or GPS case.

Pair of LED lights: Energy saving LED lights, with their aluminium bodies and reduced dimensions, integrate perfectly on the bike and allow greater visibility and safety during night riding.

Carbon fuel tank cover: this makes the MGX-21 command centre even more precious and aggressive.

Carbon injector covers: lightweight and elegant. A touch of class.

Carbon side covers: lightweight and prestigious, they maintain the MGX-21 logo.

Side cylinder guards: made of billet aluminium with stainless steel brackets, they ensure protection and solidity in the event of a fall.

Cylinder heat guards: Made of stainless steel, they improve riding comfort and protect the rider from the engine heat.

Driver and passenger footrest cover: made of black anodized billet aluminium, give the bike an aggressive look and improve the riding feel.

Footboards: made black anodized billet aluminium, these completely transform the look of the bike and increase comfort and riding pleasure to maximum levels.

Rear brake lever cover: made from black anodized billet aluminium, this is easily installed on the flat boards lever.

Rear brake pedal cover: made from black anodized billet aluminium, this is easily installed in place of the factory rubber pad.

Gearshift lever cover: made from black anodized billet aluminium, this is easily installed on the flatboards lever.

Swingarm washers: made of billet aluminium, these are installed at the ends of the swing arm pin.

Rear brake fluid reservoir cover: made from billet aluminium with black anodizing finish, this personalises the look of the bike.

Exhaust wraps: black in colour, these cover the exhaust manifolds, highlighting the sporty character of the bike.

Leather tank bag: made of premium quality Italian leather with excellent capacity and fitted with pockets. It has practical carrying handles and a waterproof cover.

Leather top box: premium quality Italian leather with a popular and elegant design with aluminium buckles and embossed Moto Guzzi logo.

Carbon passenger seat cover: created specifically for “lone travellers”, this is installed in place of the passenger saddle.

Carbon luggage rack: blending well with the aggressive lines of the bike, this is easily installed in place of the passenger saddle.

Rider comfort saddle: this takes on the shape of the original, but it has more comfortable padding. The covering in special material and the special label are also pleasantly attractive.

Passenger comfort saddle: this takes on the shape of the original, but it has more comfortable padding. The covering in Easy Touch material and the dedicated label ensure a superior aesthetic effect.

Indoor vehicle cover: made of a special elastic fabric, this adapts perfectly to the shape of the MGX-21 and its accessories.

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

MOTO GUZZI’S TECHNOLOGICAL FLAG-

MGX-21 rises up as the Moto Guzzi technological banner. The new Italian cruiser boasts a complete electronics system package which, in accordance with the happy tradition Moto Guzzi adopted with the California 1400, is included as standard equipment. It is a riding accessories package that makes travelling safer and more comfortable. The refined electronic engine management includes the “full Ride-by-Wire” electronic accelerator that manages 3 different engine maps, easily selected from the handlebar controls to adapt power and torque distribution in any situation:

• VELOCE exploits all the available power and torque with an output that favours performance and response with every twist of the throttle. This is perfect for a dynamic ride and for getting the most of the chassis features for skilled riders;
• TURISMO provides a smoother power distribution for smoother riding on a long trip;
• PIOGGIA is the map suited for low grip conditions, decreasing the torque and engine brake management.

Moto Guzzi MGX-21 is also fitted with two-channel ABS and an advanced (and patented) traction control system that can be adjusted to three different settings (that can also be disabled).

The new cruise control from Moto Guzzi with multiple features makes its début on the MGX-21: this system allows the rider to maintain the selected speed without touching the throttle, as well as increasing or decreasing cruising speed using a toggle button on the left-hand handlebar control. The speed can be temporarily increased by twisting the throttle; once released, the bike returns to the cruising speed. The system disengages automatically, not only by braking or pressing the selector switch, but also by twisting the throttle in the opposite direction. Once disengaged, you can return the bike to the last cruising speed set simply by pressing the “resume” button.

The top fairing hides a highly refined instrument cluster with a monochromatic, dot matrix display with a wealth of information, also including the fuel level and engaged gear indicator, clock, average and instantaneous fuel consumption and air temperature indicator. The MGX-21 dashboard also provides a complete entertainment system that includes the stereo system, equipped with an AM/FM radio with a 25W per channel amplifier connected to a pair of loudspeakers and it manages the intercom system. A Bluetooth module, that can host up to 5 devices, and the USB socket guarantee complete interaction with external devices, including a smartphone that can be used as a music player or to manage the multimedia platform, also included as standard equipment. MG-MP is the Moto Guzzi system that lets you connect your smartphone to the vehicle to transform it into an exceptional source of useful trip information. MG-MP is also able to handle telephone calls (answering and hanging up through the handlebar buttons) and it can use the smartphone’s voice recognition features to place calls or activate a playlist. Therefore, a bike that supports the rider with cutting-edge technologies so he can tackle his trip with complete peace of mind and get the most possible enjoyment from the riding experience in full safety and control.

STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY FOR MAXIMUM RIDING PLEASURE-

Moto Guzzi has developed a new steering geometry that ensures balance and ease of riding, admirably reconciling two qualities: the comfort and load capacity of a custom with the dynamism and performance of a cruiser. Also contributing to achieving this goal is the brand new (and patented) manoeuvring assistance system that reduces the tendency (connected to the size of the front wheel) of steering to “close” in low speed and high steering angle manoeuvres, counterbalancing the weight of the steering, thanks to a system of regressive springs and particular kinematics.

Another aspect of the MGX-21 that was given particular attention is the riding position. The two high semi-handlebars that lean toward the rider, along with the forward footrests and a very comfortable seating position just 740 mm from the ground, ensure a dominating posture in the saddle that is comfortable and extended for back comfort. This way the rider has total vehicle control, both at a standstill and in motion. Luxurious and dark, the flagship of Mandello can comfortably seat a passenger or be enjoyed alone. In the case of the latter, the portion of the saddle dedicated to the pillion can be easily removed so you can travel like a solitary knight in perfect harmony with your mount. In place of the passenger saddle, you can install a carbon fibre cover or the topcase mounting bracket, both available in the rich Moto Guzzi accessories catalogue dedicated to the MGX-21.

The new, closed double cradle tubular frame structure, stiffened thanks to new, larger diameter tubes in the front section and reinforcing plates in the rear part, uses the ingenious elastic-kinematic engine mounting system developed by Moto Guzzi to eliminate the vibrations transmitted to the rider. Nevertheless, at a standstill you will still feel those pulsations generated by the powerful action of the two 104 mm diameter pistons in the Moto Guzzi big block that excite even the most experienced biker, amplifying the “living” character of this motorcycle. The largest V-twin ever produced in Europe, which can deliver more than 120 Nm of torque with ease and precision from very low revs, has earned EU4 certification and a new exhaust unit with very long horizontal terminals. It is an ultra-modern powerplant, characterised by four valve per cylinder heads, driven by an overhead cam per bank through a system of rockers and rollers in order to reduce losses due to friction. The modern character of the engine is also demonstrated by dual ignition in order to guarantee perfect combustion, as well as by the double lambda sensor that creates a uniform mixture at the cylinders in any operating conditions, consequently improving consumption and harmful emissions.

All this verve is controlled by a benchmark braking system worthy of a sports motorcycle, comprising of a trio of large diameter discs and four-piston front callipers and radial connection that is painted red to highlight the MGX-21’s exhibitionist personality. The suspension system also boasts quality elements: the powerful fork with 45 mm diameter stanchions works with a pair of rear shock absorbers that have an adjustable hydraulics extension and spring preload through the convenient remote hydraulic preload.

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $21990 USD

ENGINE
Type : 90° V-twin engine, 4-stroke, 4 valves, double ignition
Cooling system : through air and oil and an independent cooling pump. Oil radiator with thermostat controlled fan
Engine capacity : 1,380 cm³
Bore and stroke : 104 x 81.2 mm
Compression ratio : 10.5: 1

Maximum power : 71 kW (96.6 HP) at 6500 rpm
Maximum torque : 121 Nm 3,000 rpm

Fuel supply / Ignition : phased electronic Multipoint sequential injection, Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; “ride by wire” Ø 52 mm throttle body, IWP 243 Magneti Marelli injectors, double oxygen sensor, integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control, cruise control
Starter : Electric
Exhaust system : stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Emissions compliance : Euro 4

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox : 6 gears
Gear ratio values : 1st 17/38 = 1: 2.235
: 2nd 20/34 = 1: 1.700
: 3rd 23/31 = 1: 1.347
: 4th 26/29 = 1: 1.115
: 5th 31/30 = 1: 0.967
: 6th 30/24 = 1: 0.8

Primary drive : with helical teeth, ratio 26/35 = 1: 1,346)
Final drive : double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10/36 = 1: 3.6)
Clutch : single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer

CHASSIS
Frame : steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic-kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations
Wheelbase : 1700 mm
Trail : 187 mm
Headstock angle : 32°
Front suspension : standard fork , Ø 45 mm, with radial calliper mounting brackets

Front wheel travel : 107.7 mm
Rear suspension : Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload with remote tank.

Rear wheel travel : 80 mm
Front brake : dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons
Rear brake : 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons

Wheels
:
tubeless aluminium alloy
Front wheel rim : 3.50″ x 21″
Rear wheel rim : 5.50″ x 16″
Front tyre : 120/70 R21″
Rear tyre : 180/60 R16″

DIMENSIONS
Length : 2560 mm
Width : 920 mm
Height : 1275 mm
Saddle height : 740 mm
Kerb weight* : 341 Kg
Fuel tank capacity : 20.5 litres
Reserve : 5 litres

INFOTAINMENT
Audio system watts : 50
Loudspeakers : 2
Audio sources : AM/FM/MW/LW Radio
Interface languages : English, German, French, Spanish
Technology : MP3 connection; Bluetooth, Smartphone compatible in input; SD card; USB jump drive; iPod connection
Voice recognition : mobile phone with hands free – via Bluetooth

* Weight of bike ready to ride, will all fluids and no fuel

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $23990 CDN

ENGINE
Type Four-stroke V 90 twin, four valves, dual ignition, Ride by Wire with 3 engine maps, 3 level adjustable traction control, Cruise Control as standard equipment
Capacity 1380cc
Maximum power 95HP (71kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Maximum torque 89.2 ft lb (121 Nm) @ 3,000 rpm
Fuel system Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection.
Exhaust system Three-way catalyser with lambda probe

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6-speeds with final overdrive
Lubrication Forced circulation with lobe pump – circuit capacity: 1.78 Kg
Final drive CA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive
Clutch Dry single plate with flexible couplings

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Frame Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
Wheelbase 1,695mm
Trail 109
Steering rake 27°50’
Front suspension 46 mm with radial calipers
Front wheel travel 120 mm
Rear suspension swingarm with double shock absorber adjustable spring preload
Rear wheel travel 120 mm
Brake system Brembo
Front brake Dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons: ABS as standard equipment
Rear brake 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons: ABS as standard
Wheels Cast Aluminum
Rear wheel 5.5″ x 16″
Front wheel 3.5″ x 21″
Front tire 120/70-R21 62V
Rear tire 180/60-R16 80H

DIMENSIONS
Length 2445 mm
Width 940mm
Height 43.8 inches (1,115 mm)
Saddle height 740 mm
Minimum ground clearance 7.2 inches (182 mm)
Curb weight 701 lbs (314 kg)
Fuel tank capacity 5.4 Gallons (20.5 liters)
Reserve .66 Gallons (2.5 liters)

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

ENGINE
Type
90° Transverse V-twin, 4-stroke, 4-valve, dual spark ignition per cylinder
Cooling
Air and oil cooled. Oil cooler with a fan and dedicated oil pump
Displacement
84.21 cu in (1,380 cc)
Bore and Stroke
4.09 x 3.20 in (104 x 81.2 mm)
Compression Ratio
10.5 +/- 0.5 : 1
Maximum Power
96,6 HP (71 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
89 ft-lbs (121 Nm) of torque @ 3,000 rpm
Start
Electric single push button to start
Exhaust System
Black stainless steel, 2 in 2 with crossover and 3-way catalytic converter, double lambda probe
Homologation
DOT, EPA and CARB compliant
Transmission
Gears
6-speed transmission with overdriven 6th gear
Gear ratio values
1^ 17/38 = 1 : 2,235
2^ 20/34 = 1 : 1,700
3^ 23/31 = 1 : 1,347
4^ 26/29 = 1 : 1,115
5^ 31/30 = 1 : 0,967
6^ 30/24 = 1 : 0,800
Primary Drive
With helical teeth (ratio 26/35 = 1: 1,346)
Final Drive
Cardan shaft and bevel gear (ratio 10/36 = 1: 3,600)
Clutch
Single plate with integrated flexible coupling
CHASSIS
ALS steel twin tube cradle frame
Wheelbase
66.93 in (1700 mm)
Trail
187 mm
Headstock angle
32°
Front wheel travel
4.24 in (107.7 mm)
Rear wheel travel
3.15 in (80 mm)
Front suspension
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 1.76 in (44.8 mm) with mounting for radial callipers brakes
Rear suspension
Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload
Front brake
Double stainless steel floating disc Ø 12.60 in ( 320 mm ) clamps radial 4- piston opposed
Rear brake
Stainless steel floating disc Ø 11.10 ( 282 mm ), two-piston callipers
Wheels
Aluminum alloy for tubeless tyres
Front wheel rim
3.50″ x 21″
Rear wheel rim
5.50″ x 16″
Front tyre
120/70 R21 62V
Rear tyre
180/60 R16 80H
DIMENSIONS
Length
2560 mm
Width
920 mm
Height
1275 mm
Seat height
740 mm
Curb weight
341 Kg (with all fluids, battery included, without fuel)
Fuel tank capacity
5.41 +/- 0.13 gal US (4.51 +/- 0.11 UK gal) (20.5 +/- 0.5 l)20,5 litres included 5 lt. reserve

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