The Moto Guzzi brand is very famous for its classic bikes. This year the Moto Guzzi brand has launched the new 2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Cruisers featuring 1400 cc big engine. This Audace Carbon features no chromium plating and has impressive mechanical detailing painted dark. This cruiser features the matt red color combination for milled aluminum engine head covers and Brembo front brakes. This Moto Guzzi has been optimized for relaxed riding experience. The review of 2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Cruisers with its pictures and technical specifications are given below.
2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Cruisers – Features
Engine Features
The new 2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Cruisers features the powerful and aggressive 1400 cc made in Mandello 90-degree V-Twin engine. This engine ensures an ultimate power supply under all conditions due to its latest exhaust system with painstaking designed fluid dynamics like in 2018 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Touring Bike. The driver can provide the torque of 121 Nm at 3,000 rpm.
Chassis Features
The new 2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Cruisers features the strong but light in weight chassis. An all-new handlebar provides impressive finishing highlighted with the red painted valve covers with milled detailing. The left side electric block contains the controls, and it lets the rider to selecte speed to be maintained without acting on the throttle and the cruising speed to be increased or decrease by pressing the cursor button on the left side electronic control. The rider can feel the power just by the smallest twist of the wrist.
2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Cruisers – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Type | 90°, V-twin engine, 4-stroke, four valves, double ignition |
| Cooling | Air and oil had an independent cooling pump Oil radiator with thermostat controlled fan. |
| Displacement | 1380 cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 104 mm x 81.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5: 1 |
| Timing system diagram | intake valve opens 19° BTDC |
| Maximum power | 71 kW (96 HP) @ 6500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 121 Nm (12.3 kgm) 3000 min-1 |
| Fuel supply /Ignition | All-New phased electronic Multipoint sequential injection, Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; “ride by wire” Ø 52 mm throttle body, double oxygen sensor, IWP 243 Magneti Marelli injectors, integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control, cruise control |
| Starter | Electric |
| Spark plugs | NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder |
| Exhaust system | painted steel, 2-in-2 type, a 3-way catalytic converter with double oxygen sensor |
| Approval | Euro 4 |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Gear ratio values | 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 | with helical teeth (ratio 26/35 = 1: 1,346) |
| Final drive | double cardan joint and new fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10/36 = 1: 3.6) |
| Clutch | single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer |
Chassis
| Frame | steel tubing, closed double cradle containing elastic-kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm |
| Trail | 145 mm |
| Headstock angle | 33° |
| Steering angle | 37° |
| Front suspension | standard fork, Ø 45 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm having double shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload with a remote tank. |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm |
| Front brake | dual 320 mm of stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial calipers having four horizontally opposed pistons |
| Rear brake | 282 mm of stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper including two parallel pistons |
| Wheels | Aluminum alloy |
| Front wheel rim | 3.50″ x 18″ |
| Rear wheel rim | 6.00″ x 16″ |
| Front tire | 130/70 R18.” |
| Rear tire | 200/60 R16.” |
Electrical System
| System voltage | 12 V |
| Battery | 12V – 18 Ah |
| Alternator | 12 V – 550 W |
Conclusion
This article provides the full details of the new 2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon Cruisers, which shows that it is one of the best and high performing bike. The chassis is attractive and light in weight with overall design being highlighted with the black color. The suspension system provides the best and smooth riding experience of all times. The braking system gives an ultimate braking force offering excellent stopping force.
