Moto Guzzi V1000 Convert (1975-76)

The Moto Guzzi V1000 Convert was a motorcycle produced from 1975-76. The bike had a four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 949cc and could produce up to 67 horsepower at 6,700 RPM. The motorcycle had a 2-speed automatic transmission and a shaft final drive with a dry multi-plate clutch. The front suspension had telescopic forks, while the rear had a swinging fork. The front brakes had two 300mm discs, and the rear brake had a single 242mm disc. The V1000 Convert had a duplex cradle frame that was disassemblable, and its fuel capacity was 24 litres or 6.3 US gallons. The motorcycle could reach a top speed of 109 mph and had an average fuel consumption of 36 mpg. It had a dry weight of 239 kg or 530 lbs.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V1000 I Convert

Year: 1975 – 76

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 36mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors

Lubrication: By pressure pump

Ignition: Battery & coil

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 67 hp / 49 kW @ 6700 rpm

Max Torque: 64.6 Nm / 47.7 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm

Clutch: Dry multi plate

Transmission: 2 Speed automatic

Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Duplex cradle, disassemblable

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Swinging fork

Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 242mm disc

Front Tyre: 4.10-18

Rear Tyre: 4.10-18

Dry Weight: 239 kg / 530 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal

Consumption Average: 36 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.9 sec

Top Speed: 109 mph