The Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 was a motorcycle produced from 1989 to 1992. It was powered by a four-stroke, V-twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV engine with a displacement of 948.8cc. The engine had two valves per cylinder and was air-cooled. Fuel injection was provided by Weber-Marelli, and ignition was digital CDI. The motorcycle had an electric starter, a double-disc dry clutch, and a five-speed transmission. Final drive was via shaft. The front suspension used adjustable 41.7mm Marzocchi forks, while the rear suspension had a single adjustable shock for preload rebound and compression damping. The front brakes were dual 280mm discs with four-piston calipers, and the rear brake had a single 260mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The front and rear tires were 90/90-2 1 and 130/80-17, respectively. The seat height was 865mm, and the dry weight was 210kg. The fuel tank could hold 20 litres of fuel, giving the motorcycle an average consumption of 18.3km/kit. The Quota 1000 could go from 0 to 60 km/h in 14.6 meters and reach a quarter-mile time of 13.0 seconds with a top speed of 191.1 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi Quota 1000
| Year | 1989 – 92 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 948.8 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication | By pressure pump |
| Induction | Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 69 hp / 51 kW @ 6600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 79 Nm / 58.5 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Double disc dry type |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 41.7mm Marzocchi forks adjustable type |
| Front Wheel Travel | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock adjustable for preload rebound and compression damping |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-2 1 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80- 17 |
| Seat Height | 865 mm / 34.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 210 kg / 464 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.3 km/kit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.6 m / 42.33m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.0 sec / 160.9 km/h |
| Top Speed | 191.1 km/h |
