Cruisers
2017Moto Guzzi MGX-21
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The 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 is a bagger-style cruiser with a large 21-inch front wheel and carbon details. Its 1,380cc V-twin produces 95.2 hp at 6,500 rpm and 120 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. ABS and a 20.5-litre tank suit long-distance cruising.
- Capacity
- 1380.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 330.0 kg
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Power
- 95.2 HP (71.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 95.2 HP (69.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM | 95.2 HP (71.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a bold power-cruiser and boulevard bagger, blending Moto Guzzi's shaft-drive V-twin heritage with an exaggerated fat-front-wheel custom stance.
- Built for
- A charismatic, torque-rich cruiser that rewards relaxed, confident riding over aggressive cornering, with distinctive transverse V-twin pulses and shaft-drive smoothness.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp agility, off-road capability, or lightweight everyday commuting.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1380.0 ccm
- Power
- 95.2 HP (71.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 174 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- HPVMC1.38LCA-002
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 7.39 L/100km (31.8 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 0.5 CO g/km
- Torque
- 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m) @ 2750 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2885 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 104.0 x 81.2 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Dry single plate with flexible couplings
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1700 mm
- Overall length
- 2560 mm
- Overall width
- 920 mm
- Overall height
- 1275 mm
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Dry weight
- 330.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 341.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 108 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 32.0°
- Trail
- 187 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 282 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-21
- Rear tyre
- 180/60-16
Other
- Color options
- Black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1380 cc | 1380 cc | 1380 cc | 1380 cc | 1380 cc |
| Dry weight | 330 kg | 330 kg | 330 kg | 336 kg | 336 kg |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.5 L | 20.5 L | 20.5 L | 20.5 L | 20.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Moto Guzzi MGX-21?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 has a Capacity of 1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 have?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 has a Power of 95.2 HP (71.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM.
How many gears does the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 have?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Moto Guzzi MGX-21?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 has a Torque of 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM.
How much does the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 weigh?
The 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 has a Dry weight of 330.0 kg (727.5 pounds).
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