The Moto Guzzi V1000 Convert from 1977-79 is a powerful motorcycle featuring a four stroke, 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 949cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and induction by 2x36mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors. The motorcycle starts electrically and reaches a maximum power of 67 hp/49 kW at 6700 rpm and maximum torque of 64.6 Nm/47.7 lb-ft at 5750 rpm. With a dry weight of 239 kg/530 lbs and a top speed of 109 mph, it is also equipped with a 2-speed automatic transmission and a final drive through the shaft. The frame is a duplex cradle that can be disassembled and comes with Telescopic forks as front suspension, and swinging fork for rear suspension. Braking features 2x300mm discs for the front and a single 242mm disc for the rear, with 4.10-18 tyre sizes for both. The fuel capacity of this motorcycle is 24 Litres/6.3 US gal and the average consumption is 36 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 15.9 sec.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V1000 I Convert
| Year | 1977 – 79 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
