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Moto Guzzi Centauro 1998

Moto Guzzi Centauro 1997-1998

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Engine      
Configuration 90° V-twin 4 stroke, air-cooled OHV, 4 valves per cylinder. Lubrication Gear driven pump
Bore & Stroke 90mm x 78mm Ignition Digital Electronic
Capacity 992 cc Charging system 25A x 14V alternator with 13 AH battery
Compression Ratio 10.5 : 1 Starter Electric starter
Maximum Power 94bhp @ 8200 rpm
70kW (95 CV) at 8200 rpm (EEC standard).
Transmission Gear driven primary drive, secondary drive via cardan shaft and double universal joint
Maximum Torque 65ft / lbs. @ 5800 rpm
88 Nm (9 Kg/Mt.) at 5800 rpm (EEC standard).
Gearbox 5 speed gearbox, helical cut gears.
Fuel Electronic Fuel Injection Clutch Dry two plate clutch
Chassis      
Frame Chrome Moly Backbone w/ Engine as a stressed member Wheels Light alloy cast , 3 curved spokes (rear wheel incorporates cush drive).
Dimensions 
Weight: 224 Kg.
471 lbs dry
Wheelbase:  1475 mm
Length: 2180 mm.
Seat Height:
Ground Clearance: 
Tyres Front 120 / 70 ZR 17 Radial, 
Rear 160 / 60 ZR 17 Radial
Front Suspension WhitePower inverted forks Brakes Front: Dual 320mm floating discs with 4 piston Brembo calipers. Rear: 282mm disc
Rear suspension Chrome Moly braced swingarm with adjustable WhitePower monoshock Fuel Capacity 18 litres; 4.7 US Gallons
4.5 litres / 100 Km (CUNA standard).
 
Performance 218 kph. Instrumentation Speedometer with tripmeter, tachometer and warning lights
Colours 1998 - British Racing Green & Italian Red
2000 model colours: amaranth/silver black/grey yellow/grey

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