Positioned in Moto Guzzi's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa utilizes a 1225 cc (74.8 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 128 HP (93.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 104.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the MGS-01 Corsa measures 192 kg (423 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.67 HP/kg (1.5 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2004 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
104.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.67 HP/kg (1.5 kg/HP)
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement1225.0 ccm (74.75 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power128.0 HP (93.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.6:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 78.0 mm (3.9 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionMarelli IAW 15M electronic digital
LubricationSplash
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchSintering double disc, hydraulic drive
Chassis
Frame TypeRectangular section single-beam ALS 450
Rake24.0°
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins up-side down fork Ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions
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