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'Moto Guzzi 1000SP'
Manufacturer
Production 1978
Class [[:Category:Touring motorcycles|Touring]] [[Category:Touring motorcycles]]
Engine
Air cooled, four stroke, transverse V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 87.9mm x 87.9mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 67.05 HP (50.0 KW) @ 6700RPM
Fuel System 2x30mm Dell'Orto Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Suspension Front: 35 mm telescopic non adjustable
Rear: Dual dampers adjustable for spring preload
Brakes Front: Double disc 300 mm, 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 242 mm,disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 100/90 H18
Rear Tire 110/100 H18
Weight 252.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Moto Guzzi 1000SP was a Air cooled, four stroke, transverse V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi in 1978. Claimed horsepower was 67.05 HP (50.0 KW) @ 6700 RPM.

Engine

A 87.9mm bore x 87.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 949.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90 H18 front tire and a 110/100 H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double disc 300 mm, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 242 mm,disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 35 mm telescopic non adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Dual dampers adjustable for spring preload.

1978 - 1983 Moto Guzzi 1000SP

1978 - 1983 Moto Guzzi 1000SP 1978 - 1983 Moto Guzzi 1000SP 1978 - 1983 Moto Guzzi 1000SP

The 1000 cc engine on the Moto Guzzi 1000 SP pushed out about 75 HP (56 Kw), yielding a top speed of 186 Km (116 mph). The bike weighed 209 Kg (460 pounds) dry and according to contemporary reviews, had good handling and a fantastic integrated braking system.