Sportbikes

2010Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa

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The 2010 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa is a premium sport bike built for experienced riders seeking Italian character and performance. Its 1225cc V2 engine delivers 128 horsepower with a distinctive narrow profile, making it best known for offering unique handling and a raw, mechanical riding experience that emphasizes driver involvement over outright speed.

Capacity: 1225.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 192.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 128.0 HP (94.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2010 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa

vs the 2009

Spec	2009	2010
Front suspension	Öhlins up-side down fork 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions	Öhlins up-side down fork Ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions

Other years 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering90%

City riding35%

Daily riding35%

Touring30%

Two-up15%

Track90%

Best for: Built as a track-focused, limited-production sport special, it excels at fast, precise cornering rather than everyday commuting or long-distance travel.
Built for: It suits a rider who values raw handling precision, exotic engineering, and the distinctive character of a big air-cooled V-twin over comfort or convenience.
Not ideal for: It is not a good fit for beginners, commuters, or anyone wanting a comfortable passenger-friendly touring bike.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2010 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1225.0 ccm
Power: 128.0 HP (94.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6667 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 78.0 mm
Compression: 11.6:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Marelli IAW 15M electronic digital
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Splash
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Sintering double disc, hydraulic drive

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1450 mm
Overall length: 2070 mm
Overall width: 740 mm
Overall height: 1165 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 192.0 kg
Wet weight: 210.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.50 litres
Ground clearance: 185 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Rectangular section single-beam ALS 450
Front suspension: Öhlins up-side down fork Ø 43 mm, 3 adjustment positions
Rear suspension: Aluminium-plate swinging fork Öhlins monoshock absorber, 4 adjustment positions
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 125 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 97 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs, 4 pads radial caliper
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Double disc. Double piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/60-17
Rear tyre: 180/67-17

Other

Color options: Red

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	2004	2006	2008	2010	2012
Capacity	1256 cc	1225 cc	1225 cc	1225 cc	1225 cc
Dry weight	192 kg	192 kg	192 kg	192 kg	—
Seat height	820 mm	820 mm	800 mm	820 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	20 L	18 L	18.5 L	18.5 L	18.5 L