Moto Guzzi MGX 21
Moto Guzzi MGX 21 - Flying Fortress is a Tourer motorcycle which has a heavy 90 transverse V-twin 1400cc engine which also includes ultra-complete instrumentation as an entertainment system. The safety features of the bike are ABS, adjustable traction control, Ride-by-Wire accelerator and cruise control. The motorbike is said to have a curb weight of 752 pounds and 21 inches of the front wheel.
Moto Guzzi MGX 21 Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 1380 |
Engine Type | Four-Stroke V 90 twin, Dual Ignition, Ride by Wire With 3 Engine Maps, 3 Level Adjustable Traction Control |
Maximum Power | 96 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 121 NM at 3,000 RPM |
Starter System | Electric |
Fuel Delivery System | Weber-marelli Electronic Fuel Injection |
Cooling System | Air and Oil Cooled |
Gears | 6 |
Clutch | Dry Single Plate With Flexible Couplings |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Double Cradle Tubular Frame in Als Steel With Detachable Rear Subframe |
Front Suspension | Standard Swingarm 46 Mm, With Radical Calliper Mountain Bracket and Telescopes on the Stanchions |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm With Double Shock Absorber Adjustable Spring Preload |
BRAKES
Front Brake | Dual 320 Mm Stainless Steel Floating Discs ABS |
Rear Brake | 282 Mm Stainless Steel Fixed Disc ABS |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 100/90- 18 56H TL |
Rear Tyre Size | 130/80 -17 65H TL |
Wheel Size (inches) | 16 |
Tyres Types | Tubeless |
Wheel Type | Spoked Steel Rims |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | Maintenance free |
Tail Light | LED |
Dashboard | Digital |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2445 |
Width (mm) | 940 |
Height (mm) | 740 |
Weight (Kg) | 182 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1695 |
COLOR
Colors | Black |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 20.5 |
Reserve Fuel | 2.5 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 15.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 20.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Moto Guzzi MGX 21
What’s Good:
The Moto Guzzi MGX-21 is a serious motorcycle with great size and heavy bodywork. This audacious beast features unique and inspiring styling for the manufacturers with its sheer vastness. Focused to serve male riders, the MGX-21 considered as the most beautiful motorcycle with its bright red cylinder heads, Brembo brake calipers, the bat-wing double-bubble front or the acres of carbon fibre across the body. Other impressive aspects of the motorcycle are listed below:
- Unique Handling
- 21-Inch Wheels with Carbon Fibre Inserts
- Powerhouse Under Fuel Tank
- Thrusty Exhaust Note
Power and Mileage:
The MGX21 with a manly-sized 1380cc V-twin engine is a bad boy. However, the churned power of 96 hp at 6500 rpm don’t impresses on the par with a superbike. While the peak torque of 121Nm at 3000rpm reveals a different side of the powertrain. In top gear at maximum speed, the MGX21 took some time to settle self as it a bagger offering not meant for overspeeding. At 3000rpm that is an idle engine speed for such bobber to offer low rev character, it is add on to Moto Guzzi traditional charm.
- 1380cc Displacement
- V-Twin Motor
- Max Power: 96hp at 6500rpm
- Peak Torque: 121Nm at 3000rpm
- Six Speed Gearbox
Handling and Riding:
The MGX21 that runs over 21-inch front wheel has 32-degree steering head angle that experienced a light and free turn initially which drastically slow up and seems akin to steering a car in tight turns. Overall in terms of handling this bike with long wheels is enjoyable and capable of open flowing roads. But on pack roads and at low speed it is least happy manoeuvring. On riding front, it a royal ride with great comfort at seating and riding posture. The major highlights are like
- 21-Inch front wheel
- 32-degree steering head angle
- Comfortable Seating
- Upright Riding Posture
- 341 kg Kerb Weight
Safety:
The safety that is the major concern for any of the motorcycles on sale in the global market, is under the supervision of prominent equipment which are not only convenient but also offers a comfortable ride on the go. The suspension that is impressive in action is hi-tech in nature. Brembo with ABS is responsible for braking on the MGX21. Other safety features are as follow:
- 282mm Rear Disc
- Twin 320mm Discs Upfront
- Cruise Control
- Adjustable Traction Control
- Three Power Levels
Verdict:
The Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress, it is a unique, stylish and impressive bike. This big, sexy beggar packed with hi-tech underpinnings is capable as cool to offer a comfortable ride for any body size and heightened riders with better accommodation of arm and legs. As the automaker, promotes the bike with the tagline ‘seduces the night’ the motorcycle is capable of seducing each and every onlooker with its style.