Thursday, May 2, 2013
PIAGGIO HAS LAUNCHED BELLAGIO BIKE 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. 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 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 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
