| | | | First Look : Moto Guzzi Bellagio |  Written: 04/04/2007 : 16:07. Read 21144 times (26/day). | The new Moto Guzzi Bellagio is the name of a place known the world over for its beauty combined with the free spirit of those that revel in motorcycling.
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The spoked wheels, drag bar, rear-set saddle and forward positioned footpegs are just a few examples of the details of a style that concentrates weight on the rear wheel giving the impression of a bike that is fixed to the ground, ready to take off at the twist of the wrist.
The new 940 cc engine is docile and vibration-free, it puts out power and torque from low revs. 
Design draws from the American “power cruiser” style, it has a very European look with detail touches of sophistication that are pure Italian.
Other allusions to traditional custom design include the pulled back handlebars, the forward positioned footpegs, the two-up saddle astride the rear mudguard, and the plentiful chrome detailing offset by the coal black colour scheme.
Moto Guzzi style abounds on the Bellagio, beginning with the transverse 90° V-twin engine representing the key to the design. 
A custom bike with the soul of a naked.
Behind the agility and manoeuvrability of the Bellagio lies a secret. An unprecedented tubular steel twin cradle frame connected to an aluminium swingarm housing a reactive shaft drive system. 
This ability is due to its suspension system that incorporates adjustable 45 mm forks and a progressive rear swingarm featuring an adjustable shock absorber.
This combination is made for a neutral behaviour entering and exiting corners, under acceleration from the 75 CV engine and under braking delivered by Brembo calipers acting on perforated 320 mm discs.
Engine and Transmission :
The engine layout is the traditional transverse V 90 twin but its cubic capacity and character are new elements which give the Bellagio its character.
The engine bore and stroke are 95 and 66 mm respectively. 
Performance is further enhanced by other technical additions like twin spark plugs and having the injectors positioned directly over the inlet manifolds. 
Lightened piston rods, pistons and rings help reduce weight and sintered valve guides improve smoothness and increased resistance to wear.
Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via the CA.R.C. system (the Moto Guzzi patented “reactive” shaft drive). This transmission system, which is an integral part of the light aluminium swingarm, always offers a smooth precise response with none of the jerkiness often encountered on shaft drive systems. 
This Moto Guzzi Bellagio is beautiful, and I think it will be well integrated in the new Guzzi range. It is traditionnal but always with this Italian's sportivity touch. Well play.
Price in Europe : € 11.400 (15.245 USD). 
Full road test soon on Motocyclists-Online...
MOTO GUZZI BELLAGIO. Technical Data
Engine :
Four-stroke V 90 twin
Cooling Air cooled
Capacity 935.6 cc
Bore and stroke 95 x 66 mm
Compression ratio 10
Timing 2 valves per cylinder commanded by light alloy cam acting on rocker arm and mechanical tappets
Intake valve opening 24 ° before upper TDC.
Intake valve closing 52 ° after lower TDC.
Exhaust valve opening 54 ° before lower TDC.
Exhaust valve closing 22 ° after upper TDC.
Timing diagram measured with rocker arm/valve play
Maximum power output 55 KW at 7,200 rpm
Max Torque 78 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Fuel supplì Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW phased, alfa-n system; 2 Ø 40 mm throttle bodies with Weber IW 031 injectors
Starter Electric
Ignition Digital electronic with Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC inductive discharge
Exhaust system 2 stainless steel pipes connected to 1 expansion chamber connected to two chromed steel silencers; 3-way catalyser with Lambda probe.
Homologation Euro 3
Transmission :
Gearbox 6 speed – constantly engaged cogs with integrated flexible couplings
Gear ratios : 1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235
2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.7
3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348
4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115
5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968
6th 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
Lubrication Forced lubrication with lobe pump and pressure regulator
Primary drive Helicoidal gears, ratio 24/35 = 1 : 1.458
Final drive Shaft drive, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3.667
Clutch Dry mechanically operated twin plate
Frame :
Very rigid high tensile steel tubular twin cradle
Wheelbase 1,570 mm
Rake 165 mm
Steering angle 28°
Front suspension Marzocchi Ø 45 mm adjustable front forks
Front wheel travel 140 mm
Rear suspension Single swingarm with progressive action – single rebound adjustable shock absorber with easy to operate pre-load setting knob
Rear wheel travel 120 mm
Front brakes Twin floating 320 mm stainless steel discs, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.
Rear brakes Single 282 mm fixed stainless steel disc, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.
Wheels Spoked aluminium alloy (tubeless)
Front wheel 3.5” x 18”
Rear wheel 5.5” x 17”
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 18 M/C (59W) TL Roadtec Z6
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL Roadtec Z6
Electrics :
Voltage 12 V
Battery 12 V – 18 Ah
Alternator 12 V - 350 W
Dimensions :
Length 2,270 mm
Width 890 mm
Height 1,310 mm
Saddle height 780 mm
Minimum ground clearance 150 mm
Dry weight 224 kg
Fuel tank capacity 19 litres
Reserve 4 litres
ACCESSORIES :
Tank bags
Compact tank bag
Fly screen
Touring Saddlebag
Technical data specified above for the Bellagio may be changed without prior notice.
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