Moto Guzzi
A striking bagger silhouette that costs more than its spec sheet earns
- 1 colour
- Engine
- 1380 cc
- Power
- 93.8 bhp
- Kerb weight
- 341 kg
In short
Sold in India from 2016 to 2020, the MGX-21 was Moto Guzzi's bagger, a 341kg cruiser built around the familiar 1380cc V-twin and priced from ₹29.02 lakh new, the most expensive of the Guzzi cruisers in this range. It undercut rivals like the Ducati Diavel V4 and Indian Springfield on outright spec, and it consistently scored as the weakest of Moto Guzzi's cruiser line-up on value.
What works
- Distinctive 21-inch front wheel bagger styling
- 93.8bhp V-twin shared with the rest of the Guzzi cruiser range
- Dual-channel ABS and disc brakes as standard
What doesn't
- 341kg kerb weight is the heaviest bike in this Guzzi line-up
- ₹29.02 lakh list price undercut by faster rivals like the Diavel V4
- No mileage figure quoted for a bike this heavy
Best for: Bagger styling on a budget cruiser platform, Slow-speed boulevard cruising
Last prices and variants
The last ex-showroom Delhi list prices before Moto Guzzi withdrew the model in 2020.
The MGX-21 was sold in a single variant and last listed at ₹29,02,130 ex-showroom Delhi before it was withdrawn in 2020.
Against the 64 cruisers on sale today its last price would sit 60th from the cheapest. The closest current bikes on price are the Diavel V4 (₹29,65,962) and the Fat Boy (₹28,03,000); those are the new-bike alternatives to weigh a used MGX-21 against.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Standard | ₹29,02,130 |
Engine and ride
The 1380cc oil-cooled engine makes 93.8 bhp and 121 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 341 kg that is 275 bhp per tonne, 30th best power-to-weight of the 60 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Torque is high relative to peak power, which is what you want for pulling away with a pillion and riding a gear higher in traffic rather than chasing the redline.
Chassis hardware includes dual-channel ABS, with a disc, 320 mm up front and disc, 282 mm at the rear.
Seat height is a low 740 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The MGX-21 was Moto Guzzi's take on the American bagger, sold in India from 2016 to 2020 at a launch price of ₹29.02 lakh, the steepest of the brand's cruiser range. It used the same 1380cc V-twin as the Audace and Eldorado but carried more weight and bodywork, and it never matched faster, better-specced rivals like the Diavel V4 on value, which shows in how it is now priced on the used market.
Riding it every day
The engine's 93.8bhp and 121Nm feel identical in character to the rest of the range, but 341kg of kerb weight blunts responses noticeably, especially at parking speeds and through tight U-turns common in Indian city traffic. The wide bagger fairing does shield the rider somewhat on the highway, one genuine advantage over its unfaired siblings, though low-speed manoeuvring around potholes and speed breakers takes real effort.
What to know before buying
The bagger fairing and its mounting points are worth inspecting closely for stress cracks or past drop damage, on top of the usual air-cooled Guzzi checks: oil seepage at the heads, shaft drive backlash and swingarm bearing wear. Parts for the fairing-specific bodywork will be harder to source than mechanical parts shared across the range.
Who should buy it
Someone specifically after bagger styling who has priced the bike well below its cruiser siblings and is not looking for the best performance or value in Moto Guzzi's own line-up. It suits a collector more than a first heavyweight cruiser buyer.
Features
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Rear disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Engine kill switch
On safety kit the MGX-21 has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake and tubeless tyres. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.
What it lacks: traction control, side-stand engine cut-off, hazard lamps and rear monoshock, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 1 colours: Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.
Moto Guzzi runs a limited sales and service network in India, at roughly 15 touchpoints. Check the nearest workshop before buying if you live outside a metro; a 40 km ride for every service adds up.
Moto Guzzi sold the MGX-21 new from 2016 until 2020, long enough for spares and workshop familiarity to be no problem for years yet. Warranty on a used example depends on what is left of the original term; service intervals and parts pricing are unchanged by the model being withdrawn.
MGX-21: questions people ask
- Is the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 still available?
- No. Moto Guzzi withdrew the MGX-21 in 2020 after selling it since 2016. Dealers sometimes hold unregistered stock for a few months after a model goes; after that it is a used buy.
- What was the price of the Moto Guzzi MGX-21?
- The MGX-21 last listed at ₹29,02,130 ex-showroom Delhi in its single variant. Used prices depend on year, mileage and condition; a two- to three-year-old example typically changes hands at 60–75% of that.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the MGX-21?
- It uses a 1380cc engine producing 93.8 bhp and 121 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the MGX-21 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 740 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- MGX-21 or Fat Boy: which is better?
- The Fat Boy is ₹99,130 less expensive to start. Pick the MGX-21 for bagger styling on a budget cruiser platform, the Fat Boy for style-focused cruiser buyers. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the MGX-21?
- Among the 65 cruisers we have reviewed, the Classic 350 (₹1.98 Lakh), the X440 (₹2.35 Lakh), the Perak (₹2.22 Lakh) start lower.
- Is the MGX-21 worth its used-market asking price today?
- Only if the price reflects its position as the weakest value bike in Moto Guzzi's own cruiser range when new; buyers should compare directly against a used Audace or California 1400 rather than treating the styling alone as worth a premium.
- What should an owner check before paying for a used MGX-21?
- Given its weight, look closely at the front forks, swingarm bearings and shaft drive for play, ask for full service records, and confirm the bagger-specific bodywork and fairing mounts have not been damaged in a low-speed drop.
MGX-21 vs its rivals
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