Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress, V9
Bobber and Roamer
Both Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer and V9 Bobber
mid-size cruisers are powered by an all-new air and oil-cooled V-Twin 850 cc
engine with a bore-stroke dimension of 84x77 mm. The engine produces a maximum
power output of 55 hp at 6250 rpm and peak torque of 62 Nm at just 3000 rpm.
It’s coupled with a new six-speed
transmission that sends power to the rear-wheel with the help of a
double-jointed drive shaft. The V-Twin engine comes with major changes like a
new inertia-calibrated crankshaft, aluminum crankcase and a redesigned oil pan.
Dual pushrod valves are actuated at an
angle to the cylinder head on each cylinder. To meet stringent Euro4 emission
standards, a brand new ECU and a new exhaust system with a three-way catalytic
converter and double oxygen sensors have been introduced by Europe’s oldest
running continuous motorcycle production manufacturer, Moto Guzzi.
V9 Bobber and V9 Roamer are built in the
same steel twin-tube cradle frame optimised for better weight distribution. The
front wheel fork offers 130 mm of suspension travel with Brembo four-piston
caliper and 320 mm disc for braking assistance.
Twin spring pre-load adjustable shocks
and two-piston caliper with 260 mm rotor carry duties at the rear whilst ABS and
two-level traction control system are standard. Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer is the
successor of Nevada and boasts chrome handlebar and comes with a 19-inch front
wheel and 16-inch rear wheel that are painted matt black and treated with a
diamond-cut finish.
The backed-out V9 Bobber has seat height
reduced to 30.3 inches. The 16-inch front wheel is smaller but fatter than on
the Roamer at 130/90 compared to Roamer’s 100/90 size. Despite having identical
rear tyre to the Bobber, it sits below a shorter rear fender.
Also built in the legendary
manufacturer’s Mandello Del Lario facility, Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress
bagger is the production version of the concept displayed last year at the
Milan show. Based on the California 1400 platform, it shares the same 1380 cc
90-degree V-Twin producing a claimed 162 Nm of torque.
With saddlebags tail bodywork enabling
potential storage space, the fairing is heavily sculpted and the 21-inch alloy
front wheel with carbon fibre covers give it a taller front end. The tall front
wheel was designed to increase handling and stability has to be adapted for a
revised steering geometry.
The MGX-21 Flying Fortress also sports
carbon fibre fenders, engine case covers and tank panel. ABS, adjustable
traction control and cruise control systems, monochrome dot matrix display,
stereo and Bluetooth connectivity are also featured in the bagger.