Ghezzi goes trail

[jihem]

Our friend Bruno is at it again, this time with a Griso.

 

His latest baby is the MOTARD V-TWIN... here's the doc:

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

MOTARD V-TWIN

Dynamic Damping Action

 

 

TECHNICAL INNOVATION

 

Dynamic Damping Action is a special device designed to dynamically control the shock-absorber hydraulic resistance. It is based on radically new concepts and technologies, quite different from those of present-day electronically pre-settable shock absorbers.

The system is made up of a shock absorber featuring a special valve for its hydraulic adjustment. The valve is electronically controlled by a control unit and can adjusts the damping level up to 10.000 Newton in 10 milliseconds.

The SPS (Smart Position Sensor) system provides the control unit with accurate measurement of the shock absorber dynamic state at the incredible rate of 25.000 samples per second.

The user only has to select riding style and load on the bike through the control unit fixed to the handle-bar. When riding, the DDA system adjusts the shock-absorber response to road conditions automatically and in real-time. Each shock is processed according to oscillation speed, position and intensity.

These parameters are constantly monitored by the control unit, which processes damping values in real time and adjusts the valve setting accordingly.

The shock absorber is able to change its status in only few milliseconds. The rider won’t even notice, since variation in the shock-absorber rigidity occurs at a speed beyond the human perception threshold.

What the rider does perceive is a feeling of great security, comfort and riding pleasure, thanks to the perfect response to shocks in all situations and road condition.

The “Dynamic Damping System” has been developed together with Tractive Suspension, a Dutch company specializing in shock-absorbers. The Tractive Suspension team is made up of engineers with a wide and varied experience in the development of shock absorbers and automatic control systems. Tractive Suspension has been working for years in the racing field in categories such as MotoGP, GPMX, Enduro, Supermono and even Formula 1.

Furthermore, Tractive Suspension designed the best-known device of such kind, “ESA I” and “ESA II” for BMW.

 

Kineo spoked wheels

These wheels are the ideal, technologically most refined complement to the general characteristics of the project, in terms of aesthetics, exclusivity, riding pleasure and safety.

The forged aluminium Kineo spoked wheels are CNC worked. The rim is perfect for tube-less tyres: it is free of holes, spokes being fixed to it thanks to nipples parallel to the wheel axis. Tubeless tyres are the best choice for ultimate safety .

Kineo wheels drastically decrease the weight of unsprung masses and consequently reduce the wheels moment of inertia. Together with the shock-absorber set-up and a new distribution of the masses, this makes the bike intuitive, agile and accurate on entering curves for extraordinary performances.

 

 

 

DESIGN

The general design is articulated on broken lines underlining clean, open surfaces, which give the bike a slender look.

The facets of the surfaces which run from the tank to the fairing and end up in the “beak” univocally identify the bike volumes.

The prominent belly pan too, flinging itself forwards, is marked by the unmistakable great V, as a further element of a strong personality.

The belly pan, radiator and beak complex is a further source of aggressiveness as it draws an arch around the powerful front side, highlighting an adequate fork and breaking system.

Colours are paired so as to create a strong contrast, but customers enjoy complete freedom to decide their own colour set.

Colour contributes to emphasize the discontinuity of surfaces and can be paired to that of several components, such as the Kineo spoked wheels. The range of hues available for both rim, hub and nipples is part of Motard V-Twins’s ample customization possibilities.

The handle bar is biconical and set at such a height as to always guarantee full control over the bike, as well as correct wrist posture to avoid fatigue when riding. It is equipped with effective, compact protection for the hands and mirrors with integrated LED indicators.

The minimalist wind-screen protects the rider well, but customers may also opt for a larger-sized smoked version.

The large, typically motard-style saddle is placed at a reasonable height (mm 830) and features a document-holder and a spacious glove compartment.

The tail is slim, with carrier and good-sized passenger handles, for better solidity and safer grip.

 

Motard V-Twin is also available as a ready-to-install kit, introducing both aesthetic and technical features. The kit is designed for Moto Guzzi Griso, with which Motard V-Twin shares its technical base.

 

 

TECH DATA

Engine: V-Twin 2 cylinders, 4 strokes

Capacity: 1.151 cc

Horse power: 85 Kw (115 HP) at 7.500 rpm

Torque: 111 Nm at 6.000 rpm

Cooling: air/oil system

Gearbox: 6 speed

Suspensions:

front: hydraulic telescopic upside-down fork, 43 mm, radially mounted brake caliper, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping.

Rear: single sided swing-arm with progressive linkage, monoshock with Dynamic Damping Action, electronic hydraulic compression and rebound damping adjustment, preload manual adjustment.

Brakes:

Front brakes: double stainless steel floating disc diam 320 mm, wave type, 4 pistons radial calipers

Rear brake: stainless steel disc 282 mm, 2 pistons

Wheels: forged aluminium spokes rims, front 350 x 17” rear 550 x 17”

Tubeless tyres: front 120/70 ZR 17” rear 180/55 x 17”

Saddle height: mm 830

Weight: 220 Kg

Fuel tank: 17 l

Homologation: euro 3

Colours: black matt (gloss)/orange or black matt( gloss)/anthracite grey; other colours on request.

 

[Admin Jaap]

Even more info on the dedicated website: http://www.motard-v-twin.com/

[belfastguzzi]

I'm not convinced by the awkward, slabby looks. Most times that a new variation of the Griso design is produced (and full marks to those adventurers who do so) the original just looks better.

 

That motard version of the Stelvio was exciting looking though. Maybe the Griso should be left alone and the Stelvio be used more as the bike to mess with.

 

 

If I was going for a big motard style bike, the 1200 Dorsoduro would be way out in front of this.

[Guzzirider]

It looks ok and I am sure will be fun, but I prefer the GB kits for sports bikes, like Jaap's Monza, and the older Supertwins.

[Paul Minnaert]

is that an ugly bike. it's a modded Griso with expensive parts and wrong design. KTM look Griso.