The Moto Guzzi V1000 Convert was a motorcycle produced from 1975-76. The bike had a four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 949cc and could produce up to 67 horsepower at 6,700 RPM. The motorcycle had a 2-speed automatic transmission and a shaft final drive with a dry multi-plate clutch. The front suspension had telescopic forks, while the rear had a swinging fork. The front brakes had two 300mm discs, and the rear brake had a single 242mm disc. The V1000 Convert had a duplex cradle frame that was disassemblable, and its fuel capacity was 24 litres or 6.3 US gallons. The motorcycle could reach a top speed of 109 mph and had an average fuel consumption of 36 mpg. It had a dry weight of 239 kg or 530 lbs.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V1000 I Convert
| Year | 1975 – 76 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degreesV twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 949 cc / 57.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 2x 36mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors |
| Lubrication | By pressure pump |
| Ignition | Battery & coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67 hp / 49 kW @ 6700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64.6 Nm / 47.7 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry multi plate |
| Transmission | 2 Speed automatic |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Duplex cradle, disassemblable |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 242mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| Dry Weight | 239 kg / 530 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 36 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 109 mph |
