Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 (1989-92)

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.

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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