Segment: Touring
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
The Moto Guzzi 1000 SP was a sports-touring motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi from 1977 to 1985. The bike was part of the same family as the Moto Guzzi V1000 I-Covert and Moto Guzzi V1000 G5.
The bike was designed to run long journeys, delivering excellent time, but it also had a commercial objective: to respond to BMW's R100RS, which was attacking the market by storm.
The SP model was followed by the Moto Guzzi 1000 SP II, which packed the innovation of the square finning of the cylinders and numerous technical and visual modifications, such as new colors, a more modern front fender, a die-cast plate for the footrests, and a 16-inch front wheel to improve handling.
The Moto Guzzi 1000 SP II was followed by the Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III, a motorcycle that had similar tank lines as the Guzzi 850-T5 and 750, medium valve heads as the Le Mans 850, PHF36 carburetors, a Motoplat electronic ignition, and a full fairing fixed to the frame.
The Italian manufacturer installed a reverse warning light in the instrument cluster, which, at the time, only a few motorcycles were fitted with this option, not even the more expensive ones.
As for performance, the 1988 Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III had installed a 949cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fairing, delivering 67 hp at 6,700 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 5,750 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | Air cooled, four stroke, transverse V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Displacement: | 949 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.46x3.07 in OR 88 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | Horsepower: | 67/6700 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 52.8/5750 lb-ft/RPM OR 72/5750 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2x36mm Dell'Orto Carburetors |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telescopic air assisted fork | Rear Suspension: | Swingarm | Front Brake: | 2x300mm discs | Rear Brake: | Single 270mm disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | - | Fuel Capacity: | - |
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tyres specs | Front: | 100/90 V18 | Rear: | 120/90 V18 |
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