2004 Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa with 96 Miles

Description

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Moto Guzzi Sport, Number 1 – that’s what MGS-01 stood for. Doesn’t matter what you called it, it was an unexpected taste of what Guzzi would be capable of if they wanted to rub shoulders with Ducati or Aprilia in the exotic, red-blooded Italian sportbike game. The first examples of the bike were called the Corsa, a 1,200cc track-only superbike with a MSRP of about $25,000. It was supposed to be the predecessor for a more civilized street version called the Serie.

Even if the Corsa was track only, the bodywork was clearly ready for a headlight and the other components required to be street legal – Guzzi’s intent was to create a milder version with a 992cc engine. The street legal version Serie would have had a MSRP of approximately $17,000, but as you can tell from our word choice, it never came to be. Long story short, just 150 (that number is up for debate) Corsas were built.

Basic numbers were 122 horsepower, 83 pound-feet of torque, and 420 pounds of dry weight.

It was equipped with Ohlins suspension…

…radial-mount Brembo brakes…

…forged aluminum OZ wheels…

…and a Termignoni exhaust.

For an excellent story on the Corsa, check out this article on OddBike.

This example is VIN: ZGULRRA004M10041. Engine 040142. The owner is the original owner and purchased the bike new from Valley Yamaha in Chilliwack B.C. and states, “This is a closed course racing motorcycle. It is not street legal in any way. This is an estate sale for Jim Henderson. Many people will know him for his abilities flying Bell 214B helicopters in forest fire fighting operations in many countries around the world. He was an avid motorcycle collector and racer who passed on before being able to fully enjoy his up coming retirement and hobby restoring motorcycles. A number of his bikes will be listing here on Iconic over the next few months.”

The odometer shows 96 miles.

Maintenance:
Per Dreamcycle, “The bike has had the brake fluid, oil, oil filter, and battery replaced in preparation for the auction. Slight seeping of oil from the head gaskets.”

Modifications:
Dynojet Power Commander III.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Michelin Pilot slicks.

The sale includes the original paper materials carrying case, original service manual/parts manual, rear motorcycle stand. Dedicated bike cover, 2 matching tire warmers, 2 large hard poster signs, both sides of the original crate with Moto Guzzi MGS-01 printed on the plywood.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“There is a speck or chip on the front faring. See photo, also a small crack on the belly pan. A few other chips on the front faring where it meets the tank. See photo.”

Currently located in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada, this Moto Guzzi is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any MGS-01 Corsa stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!