Moto Guzzi Bellagio Launched in India

The Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi, a fully owned subsidiary of legendary automaker Piaggio has launched the Bellagio bike in India at a starting price of Rs. 15.2 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Moto Guzzi has stepped into the Indian two-wheeler market recently with its Greso 1200 8V in December 2012. The Bellagio is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 935cc V-twin engine mated to a 6-speed transmission. This engine builds a healthy power output of 75bhp with a peak torque of 78Nm. The power goes to the rear wheel through a ‘compact reactive cardan shaft’ transmission. The bike weighs only 224 kg, which returns an impressive power to weight ratio. As it a touring bike it comes with a 19-litre fuel tank, which will allow for a good travel range.

Moto Guzzi has initiated the bookings for the Bellagio. Northwards Motors dealership, which is the first and only dealership of the brand in the country, is taking the booking for the bike. Initially, there is a waiting period of six weeks for delivery. Moto Guzzi officials told that response for the premium Italian brand has been satisfactory with the dealership registering few sales. The Bellagio will compete with the likes of Ducati Streetfighter and premium cruisers from Harley-Davidson.

Moto Guzzi Bellagio Tech Specification

Moto Guzzi Bellagio Engine and transmission

Displacement: 935.60 ccm (57.09 cubic inches)

Engine type: V2, four-stroke

Power: 75bhp @ 7200rpm

Torque: 75Nm @ 6000rpm

Compression: 10.0:1

Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 66.0 mm

Valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel system: Injection

Fuel control: OHV

Cooling system: Air-cooled

Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission type: Manual

Final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: Dry mechanically operated twin plate

Exhaust system: 2 inti 1 into 2

Moto Guzzi Bellagio Chassis

Frame type: Very rigid high tensile steel tubular twin cradle

Moto Guzzi Bellagio Suspension

Front suspension: Marzocchi 45 mm adjustable front forks

Front suspension travel: 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Rear suspension: Single swingarm with progressive action and ndash

Rear suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Moto Guzzi Bellagio Tyres

Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR18

Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi Bellagio Brakes

Front brakes: Double disc. Stainless steel discs, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.

Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)

Rear brakes: Single disc. Fixed stainless steel disc, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.

Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm (11.1 inches)

Moto Guzzi Bellagio Dimensions

Dry weight: 223.0 kg

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 238.0 kg

Power/weight ratio: 0.3363 HP/kg

Seat height: 760 mm (29.9 inches)

Overall height: 1,130 mm (44.5 inches)

Overall length: 2,253 mm (88.7 inches)

Ground clearance: 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Wheelbase: 1,560 mm (61.4 inches)

Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres

Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres