The Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro motorcycle was produced between 1996 and 1997. It was powered by a four-stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted engine that had an electronic fuel injection system and a capacity of 992 cc. The engine delivered a maximum power of 95 hp at 8200 rpm and maximum torque of 98 Nm at 5800 rpm. The bike had a five-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. Suspension was provided by White Power inverted forks at the front and a Chrome Moly braced swingarm with adjustable White Power monoshock at the rear. The front brakes consisted of two 320 mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear had a single 282 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The bike had a wheelbase of 1,475 mm, a seat height of 770 mm, and a dry weight of 224 kg. The fuel tank had a capacity of 18 litres. The Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro was a powerful and reliable motorcycle, and its unique styling made it stand out from other bikes in its class.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro
| Year | 1996 – 97 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 992 c / 60.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 90 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 95 hp / 69.3 kW @ 8200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 98 Nm / 78 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | White Power inverted forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Chrome Moly braced swingarm with adjustable White Power monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,475 mm / 58.1 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 224 kg / 493.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
