The Moto Guzzi 1000 SPIII motorcycle was produced from 1990-1992. It features a four-stroke, 90 degrees V twin alloy engine with a capacity of 949 cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The engine has a pushrod operated valve system, with clearance set by screws and locknuts. The bike has a power output of 71 hp at 6800 rpm and a max torque of 77 Nm at 3200 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed manual with a final drive shaft. The front suspension is a Moto Guzzi telescopic fork and the rear suspension is a swing arm with hydraulic Koni shock. Braking is provided by two 300mm discs at the front and a single 270mm disc at the rear. The bike has a dry weight of 230 kg and a fuel capacity of 22.5 liters. The average fuel consumption is 16.8 km/lit. Braking distance from 60-0 is 13.4 meters and 100-0 is 39.9 meters. The standing quarter-mile takes 13.5 seconds with a top speed of 154.2 km/h, while the top speed of the bike is 188.1 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 1000 SPIII
| Year | 1990 – 92 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin alloy, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder, All plain bearing engine with two mains and split shell big ends. One piece forged crankshaft. Steel con-rod split across big end eye. Valve operation: Pushrod from camshaft between cylinder bases in crankcase. Clearance by screw and locknut on rocker tips |
| Capacity | 949 cc / 57.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | 2x 36mm Dell’Orto carburettors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 71 hp / 52 kW @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 77 Nm / 56.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Clutch | Double plate, dry type |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Moto Guzzi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with hydraulic Koni shock |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 110/90 V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 V18 |
| Dry Weight | 230 kg / 506 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22,5 Litres / 5,9 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 16.8 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.4 m / 39.9 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.5 sec / 154.2 km/h |
| Top Speed | 188.1 km/h |
