Moto Guzzi Daytona RS (1996-97)

The Moto Guzzi Daytona RS motorcycle was produced in 1996-97, features a four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 992cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. It has a Weber Marelli electronic injection system, Weber Marelli digital electronic ignition, and a double disc, dry clutch. It has a maximum power of 102 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 88 Nm at 6600 rpm. The bike has a chrome-molybdenum single steel beam frame, rectangular section with the engine as a stressed member. The forks are 40mm upside-down hydraulic telescopic WP forks, adjustable for compression, and rebound damping. The rear suspension is WP hydraulic monoshock cantilever swing arm, adjustable for pre-load compression, and rebound damping. The brakes consist of a 2x320mm disc and 2 piston calipers on the front and a single 282mm disc on the rear. The bike has a dry weight of 223kg, fuel capacity of 19 liters and an average consumption of 16km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 is 12.9m and 37.28m respectively. The standing 1/4 mile time is 11.8 sec at 193.2 km/h, and the top speed of the motorcycle is 240 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi Daytona RS

Year: 1996 – 97

Engine: Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 992 cc / 60.5 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 90 X 78 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Lubrication: High volume geared pressure pump, pressure regulator, thermostatic valve and cooling radiator

Induction: Weber Marelli electronic injection with one injector per cylinder. Alfa-n system, electric fuel pump with pressure regulator, optimized digital control of injection times and high efficiency air filter with 2 dynamic intakes.

Ignition: Weber Marelli digital electronic ignition with inductive spark and high efficiency coils

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 102 hp / 74.6 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque: 88 Nm / 64.9 ft-lb @ 6600 rpm

Clutch: Double disc, dry type

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Chrome-molybdenum single steel beam, rectangular section with engine as stressed member

Front Suspension: 40mm Upside-down hydraulic telescopic WP forks, adjustable for compression and rebound damping

Rear Suspension: WP hydraulic monoshock cantilever swing arm, adjustable for pre-load compression and rebound damping

Front Brakes: 2x 320mm disc 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 282mm disc

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17

Dimensions: Length 475 mm / 58 in

Dry Weight: 223 kg / 488 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

Consumption Average: 16 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 37.28 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.8 sec / 193.2 km/h

Top Speed: 240.0 km/h