The Moto Guzzi 254 was a 1977-81 motorcycle powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 231cc. It had a compression ratio of 11.5:1 and was cooled by air. Induction was achieved through four 18mm Dell’Orto VHB carbs, with the ignition provided by battery induction. The 254 had a maximum power output of 27.8 hp/19.7 kW at 10,500 rpm and a maximum torque output. Transmission was a five-speed, with the final drive being delivered via a chain. It had telescopic hydraulic forks as its front suspension, while the rear suspension was a swinging fork and shock absorber set up. The braking system consisted of a single disc at the front and drum at the back, with the 254 rolling on 18-inch wheels with front and rear tyre sizes of 2.75- and 3.00-inches. Its wheelbase was 1270mm, and it weighed in at 126.5 kg (275.6 lbs) dry with a fuel capacity of 8.5 litres (2.2 US gal).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 254
| Year | 1977 – 81 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 231 cc / 14.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 44 x 38 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Induction | 4x 18mm Dell’Orto VHB carbs |
| Ignition | Battery induction |
| Starting | |
| Max Power | 27.8 hp / 19.7 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork and shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1270 mm / |
| Dry Weight | 126.5 kg / 275.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal |
