The Moto Guzzi Mille 1000GT was a motorcycle model released in 1987, featuring a longitudinally mounted 949 cc four-stroke V-twin engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a 9.2:1 compression ratio. The bike had a maximum power output of 67 hp at 6700 rpm, and maximum torque of 6.6 kgf-m at 5750 rpm. The clutch was a dry twin-plate diaphragm unit mounted on the crankshaft end, and the transmission was a 5-speed manual. The Mille 1000GT had a unique final drive system, with the shaft contained within the right side pivoted fork leg and a 4.71:1 reduction ratio. The frame was a duplex cradle design, disassemblable for maintenance. Suspension consisted of telescopic forks in the front and 2 Koni shocks at the rear with 5 position preload adjustment. Braking was provided by dual 300mm front discs and a single 240mm disc in the rear. The bike had a 25-liter fuel capacity and achieved an average fuel economy of 18.1 km/lit. The Mille 1000GT could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.2 seconds and had a top speed of 189.7 km/h. The dry weight was 220 kg and the wet weight was 229 kg.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi Mille 1000 GT
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degreesV twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| 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 / @ 6700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 6.6 kgf-m @ 5750 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 | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | 2x Koni, 5 position preload |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 -V18 |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 229 kg / 504 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.1 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.3 m / 41.1 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.2 sec / 157.9 km/h |
| Top Speed | 189.7 km/h |
