Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi Motorcycles

Moto Guzzi Centauro 1998

Moto Guzzi Specifications, Data and Images

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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