Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro (1996-97)

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.

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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