Moto Guzzi 1000SP
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| Moto Guzzi 1000SP | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1978 |
| Class | Touring |
| 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 |
| 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[edit | edit source]
A 87.9mm bore x 87.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 949.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.