Moto Guzzi 1000SPIII (1988-89)

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.

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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