Morning all

I'm looking for info and pictures related to the 2009 Mg Bellagio. I would like info on the optional screen and luggage that's available for this bike.

Screen...
Does anyone have any pictures of the MG screen fitted to their bike. I'd also like to know how effective it is.

Leather luggage
Again I'd love to see some pictures of the MG leather (looking) panniers fitted to a Bellagio. I'd be interested to know how practical they are in bad weather. I cant see how wide they are on the bike too so a rear shot would also be helpful. Id like to see the frame that's left on the bike so that I can see what the bike would look like on a Sunday ride out..

Speedo
Noticed on some other pics on this board that the speedo on the Bellagio is in KPH. Can you guys confirm this is the case for UK spec bikes?

I have previously owned a 1200 Sport but had to exchange it for another brand due to it continually letting me down on my daily commute.

If I go for a Bellagio it will be used daily in most weather conditions except for snow and nasty salty roads. I need to know how practical it'll be as a commuter.

Lastly, Im looking at a Griso 8v too so would love to hear about you're thoughts on whether I should go for the Griso or Bellagio... MY only concern about the Bellagio is that I may find it a tad slower. I'm not a sports bike rider but I like having the grunt to be able to get past a few slow cars when needed.

Thanks in advance for any info, opinions and pictures...

Originally posted by pupton Morning all I'm looking for info and pictures related to the 2009 Mg Bellagio. I would like info on the optional screen and luggage that's available for this bike. Screen... Does anyone have any pictures of the MG screen fitted to their bike. I'd also like to know how effective it is. Leather luggage Again I'd love to see some pictures of the MG leather (looking) panniers fitted to a Bellagio. I'd be interested to know how practical they are in bad weather. I cant see how wide they are on the bike too so a rear shot would also be helpful. Id like to see the frame that's left on the bike so that I can see what the bike would look like on a Sunday ride out.. Speedo Noticed on some other pics on this board that the speedo on the Bellagio is in KPH. Can you guys confirm this is the case for UK spec bikes? I have previously owned a 1200 Sport but had to exchange it for another brand due to it continually letting me down on my daily commute. If I go for a Bellagio it will be used daily in most weather conditions except for snow and nasty salty roads. I need to know how practical it'll be as a commuter. Lastly, Im looking at a Griso 8v too so would love to hear about you're thoughts on whether I should go for the Griso or Bellagio... MY only concern about the Bellagio is that I may find it a tad slower. I'm not a sports bike rider but I like having the grunt to be able to get past a few slow cars when needed. Thanks in advance for any info, opinions and pictures...

Hi Pupton

I ride a Bellagio 2007 model which is the all matt black version. As far as I'm aware the only change for the 2009 model is that the colour has been changed to a gloss metallic silver with white striping and a revised seat design to give more pillion space has been added. I believe that the matt black version may still be available, certainly when I was looking dealers had ex: demo machines available and a couple of very low mileage 1 owner examples were sitting in showrooms.

For luggage I currently use a Kriega R25 rucksack but expand on this by strapping US10 tailpack to the pillion and a magnetic map holder to the tank. I have on order the larger of the 2 official MG tank bags but I will be trying this before committing to purchase as I am not 100% clear on how it will look on the bike. I did some searching on the web and found pictures of the bags but only through google did I find the items actually fitted to the bike.

The screen was fitted after about 2000m on mine and for my type of riding I find it ideal as it takes away some of the wind blast on a motorway but also gives you something to hide behind in the rain.

The speedo reads in both KPH and MPH with the MPH figures being the smaller of the two around the inner of the clock. Certainly clear enough once you get used to it.

I considered a 1200 Sport before changing up to the Bellagio from my Breva 750 and was put off by the extra weight and increased running costs. I use the Bellagio all year round so have fitted heated grips and handlebar muffs which have proved invaluable on my daily commute and longer journeys during the winter.

I tend to stick to A and B roads wherever possible and always have enough power on tap for overtaking, the engine is amazing, so flexible and the exhaust sounds great when you open up.

As far as all year round use is concerned I have liberally coated mine with ACF50, rinse it upon my return home with cold water, lightly wash it over once a week and then top up the ACF50 coating. I had problems with a few nuts vibrating loose, side stand mount, headlamp retaining screw and bar end weight, and the speedo sensor was replaced this week after failing but other than these teething problems all has been well.

I only travel about 10 miles each way to and from work covering A roads and town traffic so the comparative agility and slimness of the bike works well for me but last month I travelled down to Bristol and back (about 350m in the day through freezing fog on the way down and rain on the return) without any problems and Harrogate last week using A roads on the way up and motorway on the return. All taken in the bikes stride.

Hope this helps with your decision about the bike. Can't comment on the Griso as I haven't ridden one - I do like the looks though but have heard that the seat is quite hard and fuel consumption can be heavy. I get no less than 45mpg and up to 50+mpg when ridden conservatively.

I love the bike and find that it suits me down to the ground. The ride is comfortable, the engine fantastic (6 gears and willing to rev) and the look individual. Try and get a test ride it's one of MG's little known gems.

A Bellagio with panniers can be seen in this MCN video of the new 1200 Sport road test as they tour the factory beforehand and show the bikes prepped and ready for an exhibition:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2008/november/nov0308-moto-guzzi-1200-sport/?&R=EPI-103955

If the link doesn't work go to the MCN website and search Video 1200 Sport.

Couple of pics of my bike here:



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Thanks for the info. Would you happen to have some detailed pics of the screen that you have fitted to your bike?

Hello,

I have a Silver/White Bellagio and also the screen, panniers and Guzzi Tank bag.

First thing  I'd say is  it  just a nice bike to ride.

I found the screen didn't suit me and directed the wind right into my face but we are all different sizes.

THE Guzzi tank bag looked great and is very nicely made but was a pain to get on and off when I refuelled so I use a magnetic tank bag now.

I have not fitted the panniers yet but the frame for them is quite substantial. The panniers are about six and half inches wide. They bolt onto the frames so are not quickly detachable but come with inner bag.

The seat is different to the earlier one but the ride height is also a bit lower so I can get my feet flat on the ground which I couldn't do on the matt black demoI tried.

Hope this helps.

Hi

I took the screen off the bike as it did not suit me and I so I don't have photos os screen on the bike.

As I said I have not fitted the panniers yet.

If pictures of the screen and panniers on their own would be helpful please let me know.

The battery went on the camera so this al i have for the moment.

I think it would be best if I emailed you any more pics

Cheers

The tank bag has clips at the front and a strap that goes under the tank/frame at the rear.

So you unclip the front of the bag and lift it up the front of the bag to fill up with fuel.

My problem is that I like to sit on the bike so its  level when  filling up, so the Guzzi bag was right in the way. With the magnetic bag it easy to lift it right off and the way.

Thanks for those... Whats the tennis ball for?

Edited... figured it out... Its a visor cleaning sponge?

Noticed that the screen and brackets is a pretty substantial bit of kit so I assume its rock solid out on the road...

Edited by pupton - 02 Feb 2009 at 18:00

I think Guzzi got a job lot of those stickers. They put them on all additional bits.

Interesting hearing from you Yanto. having done 20k on a Griso you obviously know the bike.

My main riding is commuting :-( but I do expect my new ride to be able to cope with a tour and the odd long day trip...

Thought you might like to see my Bellagio,Jun 2008,Great bike nifty in the traffic and enough power on the open road to see off traffic,need panniers and a screen.All this info.has helped me to attempt to make the frame in stainless,but need to know the fastening points?

Edited by jonnyingram - 03 Feb 2009 at 22:23

At a guess and without looking under the rear mudguard I would guess the fixing points would be the footrest hangers and if poss where the indicators fix to the frame? That would be a start anyway.

On the older Guzzis panniers frames fit to the top of the frame about where the mid point of the seat is with 1 hole thro a lug on the frame and an inverted V so 2 points go to the pannier frame. The second mount goes to the footrest hanger a slightly kinked bar from the footrest hanger to the pannier frame. The 3rd fixing is a bar that passed behind the No plate area and is juts to stabilise the end of the pannier frames together (I bolted it to the back of the metal No plate fixing.

On alot of these the indicators are re positioned onto the frame.

Hope this helps

Ken

Thats were i thought the points were ,but the indicators seem too femur for the weight?ext time i go south will go to Shirlaws and measure up a set Thanks Ken.

Hi Pupton,

I've had my Bellagio for 8 months now and love it. I've not ridden the 1200 but I am lucky enough to also run a Norge 1200 which I use for my daily comute into London.

All the info you guys are providing is very helpful. All I need to do as of early March is find a dealer that'll let me have one for a while. My local dealership, Haywards no longer runs a Bellagio demo...