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Moto Guzzi Bellagio motorcycle review - Riding

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Moto Guzzi Bellagio (2007-current)

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New price	£6,999
Engine size	935cc
Power	74bhp
Top speed	125mph
Insurance group	14

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It’s been a long time since new models from Moto Guzzi were anything to get excited about and although there’s nothing radical or inspiring about the Bellagio, and it’s still mostly been assembled by raiding the parts bins, for a roadster/cruiser it’s undeniably stylish, well-equipped, has a fruity motor, fun handling and is good value, too.

Watch the Moto Guzzi Bellagio take on the Triumph Speedmaster and the Harley-Davidson Nightster

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Outwardly nothing new, but the Moto Guzii Bellagio's 940 displacement gives the lie. Based on the smaller (and now modernised with Guzzi’s CARC anti-reaction shaft drive plus glitchless fuel injection) the big bore V-twin manges that rare feat of being both flexible and zesty. A peach, albeit a heavy one.

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The Moto Guzzi Bellagio is far better than your average custom. The Bellagio has decent suspension, brakes and tyres, steers sweetly yet is comfortable and smooth and is a pleasure to hustle around. It’ll run rings around a Harley Sportster, for example.

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Despite a fairly Spartan outlook, peer closer and you can’t fail to be impressed by the quality of the components of the Moto Guzzi Bellagio: Alloy rimmed Excel wire wheels; beefy Brembo brakes, quality Marzocchi suspension plus quality switchgear, instruments and mirrors adds up to a classy package.

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Just a few years ago Guzzi’s quality was rightly damned and their reliability wasn’t much to shout about either – that’s all changed under, firstly Aprilia and no Piaggio ownership. Quality of the Moto Guzzi Bellagio is up there with (almost) the best from Italy and recent bikes have had no reliability woes worth mentioning.

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At first glance the Moto Guzzi Bellagio is nothing special. And the bulbous tank is a love/hate affair. Get beyond those, howevere, and the Bellagio is corking value – as long as you can persuade yourself to resist the Harley badge. Find a Moto Guzzi Bellagio 940 for sale.

Insurance group: 14

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2007: Moto Guzii Bellagio launched.

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Specifications

Top speed	125mph
1/4-mile acceleration	13 secs
Power	74bhp
Torque	57ftlb
Weight	224kg
Seat height	780mm
Fuel capacity	19 litres
Average fuel consumption	45mpg
Tank range	155 miles
Insurance group	14

Engine size	935cc
Engine specification	Air-cooled, 8v transverse V-twin, six gears
Frame	Tubular steel double cradle
Front suspension adjustment	45mm forks, preload and rebound adjust
Rear suspension adjustment	Single shock with preload and rebound adjust
Front brakes	2 x 320mm discs, four-piston calipers
Rear brake	282mm disc, twin piston caliper
Front tyre size	120/70 x 18
Rear tyre size	180/55 x 17

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Quality problems???

eerkan

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Otherwise ok and nice to drive but the speedo / odometer does not work in the rain. Factory says they are sorry but nothing can be done even if there is a factory warranty valid for the bike. A bit confusing attitude?

02 December 2008
Fantastic !!!!!

dahalagris

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Ive owned this bike now for 1 year ive clocked up 3500+ miles on it and as my title says i think its Fantastic !!!!! but 1 thing i wish it did have though was more accessories i really want a rear hugger for it but cant find one not even at skidmarx :(

02 December 2008
Sex on wheels

sapperk9

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Owned for three days and 1000km svc due! A rider's machine.

21 October 2008
Bellagio 940

smartr

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I purchased the Bellagio new in the spring and it is my 1st Guzzi. All I can say is wow what a great bike. Bought primarily for a sunny sunday afternoon cruise the bike is so much more than that. Superb engine, which, through the twin exhausts sounds just fantastic and makes you want to rev it hard. It also has the handling and brakes to match. All the components are good quality and the riding position is relaxed. recently did 600 miles on the bike in 24 hours on a mix of motorway and mountain roads and it handled everything really well. Although naked it was very comfortable on the motorway at 80-85 ish and the saddle is very comfortable. Tank range is 170 miles+ (although anoyingly the fuel light comes on at about 130 miles)and I very easily managed full 150 mile+ motorway stints non stop without any discomfort. In the mountains it was great fun with really good handling. If you want the looks of a cruiser but the handling and comfort of a sport tourer this bike ticks a lot of boxes. I have also not yet seen another one on the road so you get exclusivity as well!! So far it's been very reliable so would happily recomend and can now see what all the fuss is about when you meet fanatical Guzzi owners!!

07 October 2008