Moto Guzzi Audace (2017)

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The Moto Guzzi Audace 2017 is a motorcycle with a four stroke, 90 degrees V-twin, SOHC engine with a capacity of 1380 cc. It has a phased electronic multipoint sequential injection fuel supply system and a stainless steel, 2-in-2 type exhaust system. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission with final overdrive, and a shaft final drive. It has a steel tubing closed double cradle frame with elastic kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. The front suspension of standard fork is approximately 45mm with radial caliper mounting bracket, while the rear suspension is swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload with remote tank. The motorcycle has a curb weight of 299 kg with a ground clearance of 165 mm. Its fuel capacity is 20.5 Litres with a reserve of 5 Litres. The headstock angle for the motorcycle is 32 degrees and the steering angle is 38 degrees. The bike comes with a Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons brake system on front and single ~A282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons brake system on the rear. The motorcycle’s size is Length: 2445 mm, Width: 940 mm, and Height: 1180 mm with a Wheelbase: 1685 mm. The seat height is 740 mm/optimal 720mm. Its front and rear tyre sizes are 130/70 R18 and 200/60 R16, respectively, and the bike has a 155mm/6.1inch of Trail. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 71 kW / 96 hp @ 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 121 Nm / 12.3 kgf-m / 89.2 ft/lb @ 3000 rpm. Overall, the Moto Guzzi Audace 2017 is a powerful and stylish motorcycle.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi Audace

Year: 2017


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1380 cc / 84.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 104 x 81.2 mm
Cooling System: Air and oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Timing System Diagram: Intake valve opens 19 degrees BTDC (1-mm checking clearance) intake valve closes 55 degrees ABDC exhaust valve opens 49 degrees BBDC exhaust valve closes 12 degrees ATDC
Fuel Supply: Phased electronic multipoint sequential injection, Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; ride by wire 52 mm throttle body, IWP 243 Magneti Marelli injectors, double oxygen sensor, integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control, cruise control
Ignition: Electronic
Spark Plugs: NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder
Starting: Electric
Exhaust system: Stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double oxygen sensor, Euro 4
Battery: 12V – 18 Ah
Alternator: 12 V – 550 W
Max Power: 71 kW / 96 hp @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque: 121 Nm / 12.3 kgf-m / 89.2 ft/lb @ 3000 rpm
Clutch: Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer
Transmission: 6 speed with final overdrive
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 17:38 = 1:2.235 / 2nd 20:34 = 1:1.700 / 3rd 23:31 = 1:1.348 / 4th 26:29 = 1:1.115 / 5th 31:30 = 1:0.968 / 6th 30:24 = 1:0.8
Primary Drive: 26:35 = 1:1.346
Final Drive Ratio: Double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10:36 = 1:3.6
Frame: Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations.
Front Suspension: Standard fork, ~A45 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload with remote tank
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2 x ~A320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons
Rear Brakes: Single ~A282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
Front wheel: Aluminium alloy 3.50 x 18
Rear Wheel: Aluminium alloy 6.00 x 16
Front Tyre: 130/70 R18
Rear Tyre: 200/60 R16
Trail: 155 mm / 6.1 in
Headstock Angle: 32 degrees

Steering Angle: 38 degrees
Dimensions: Length: 2445 mm / 90.2 in Width: 940 mm / 37.0 in Height: 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Wheelbase: 1685 mm / 66.3 in
Seat Height: 740 mm / 29.1 in (Optimal 720 mm / 28.3 in)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm / 6.4 in
Curb Weight: 299 kg / 659 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Reserve: 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal

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