The Moto Guzzi 1000SPIII was produced between 1988 and 1989. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin alloy engine with a capacity of 949 cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The engine features two valves per cylinder, an all-plain bearing engine with two mains and split-shell big ends, and a one-piece forged crankshaft. The valve operation is by pushrod from the camshaft located between the cylinder bases in the crankcase. The bike has a power output of 71 hp at 6800 rpm and a maximum torque of 77 Nm at 3200 rpm. It has a double plate, dry-type clutch and a five-speed transmission. The front suspension is a Moto Guzzi telescopic fork while the rear suspension is a swingarm with a hydraulic Koni shock. The bike has 2x 300mm discs for the front brakes and a single 270mm disc for the rear brake. The dry weight of the bike is 230 kg, and it can hold up to 22.5 liters of fuel. The bike has a top speed of 188.1 km/h and can complete the standing quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds at a speed of 154.2 km/h. Its fuel consumption is averagely 16.8 km/lit, and its braking distance from 60 to 0 and 100 to 0 are 13.4 m and 39.9 m, respectively.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 1000 SPIII
| Year | 1988 – 89 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
