The Moto Guzzi 1000SPII Spada was produced from 1983 to 1987 and featured a four-stroke, 90 degrees V twin alloy engine with pushrod valve operation and two valves per cylinder. This air-cooled engine had a capacity of 949cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. Induction came from two 30mm Dell’Orto VHB with air filtering and inlet silencer, and lubrication was handled by a pressure pump. The maximum power of the Spada was 67 hp at 6700 rpm, with a max power of 62 hp at 6500 rpm at the rear wheel, and max torque of 75.3 Nm/55.6 lb-ft at 5200 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed with final drive by shaft within the right side pivoted fork leg. The frame was a duplex cradle design, complete with front suspension that used a Moto Guzzi telescopic air fork with pressure equalizer and a swinging fork with adjustable hydraulic dampers at the rear. The motorcycle weighed 220kg/485lbs dry and had a fuel capacity of 26 litres/6.8 US gal. The Spada also featured light alloy casting wheels, with a front tyre of either 110/90 H16 or 110/90 V16 and a rear tyre of either 120/90 H18 or 120/90 V18.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 1000SPII Spada
| Year | 1983 – 87 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 2x 30mm Dell’Orto VHB with air filltering and inlet silencer |
| Lubrication | By pressure pump |
| Ignition | Current distributor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67 hp 49 kW @ 6700 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 62 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 75.3 Nm / 55.6 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry twin plate diaphragm unit mounted on crankshaft end |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft, within right side pivoted fork leg. 4.71:1 reduction |
| Frame | Duplex cradle, disassemblable |
| Front Suspension | Moto Guzzi telescopic air fork with pressure equalizer |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork with adjusable hydraulic dampers |
| Front Brakes | 2x 270mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc |
| Wheels | Light alloy casting |
| Front Tyre | 110/90 H16 or 110/90 V16 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 H18 or 120/90 V 18 |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 Litres / 6.8 US gal |
