Moto Guzzi V1000 Convert (1975-76)
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
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