Unveiled in the UK today, the new Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 'Corsa' special edition shows that a new lick of paint can do a lot for a motorcycle.
Finished in red and white livery, the Moto Guzzi 1200 sport 'Corsa' special edition model is available as at the same price as standard models in the UK, but at this stage it doesn't look like coming to Australia.
Whether it arrives Down Under or not, the appealing 1200 Sport 'Corsa' is very easy on the eyes but that's where the changes end for the 1200 Sport, which has been around in this guise since 2006.
The chassis and powertrain are untouched, meaning the 1151cc V-twin engine still pumps out 105hp (77kW) and 104Nm.
Marzocchi forks, Marchesini wheels and Brembo brakes provide the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 'Corsa' with a tidy chassis and also a list of home-grown components.
Guzzi's big-bore naked has an 800mm seat height and comes with a big 23 litre fuel tank.
Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport Corsa specs
Engine
Engine type: Four-stroke V 90 twin
Cooling: Air and oil cooled with independent cooling pump
Capacity: 1,151cc
Bore and stroke: 95 x 81.2 mm
Compression ratio: 11 : 1
Maximum power output: Over 77 kW (105 hp) at 7,000 rpm
Max Torque: Over 105 Nm at 6,750 rpm
Exhaust system: Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe.
Homologation: Euro 3
Gearbox: 6 speed
Clutch: Single plate with integrated flexible couplings
Chassis and dimensions
Frame: tubular cradle, high tensile steel
Wheelbase: 1,495 mm
Trail: 120 mm
Rake: 25°
Steering angle: 32°
Front suspension: telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm spring preload and rebound damping adjustable. Wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear suspension: single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic). Wheel travel: 140 mm
Front brake: twin stainless steel floating disc, Ø 320 mm, 4 opposed piston
Rear brake: single steel fixed disc, Ø 282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
Wheels: three spokes, light alloy wheels, gravity die-casting
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17”
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17”
Length: 2,195 mm
Width (handlebars): 840 mm
Height (windshield): 1,160 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 185 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 23 litre (4 litre reserve)
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