The Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 is a testament to the Italian marque’s resurgence in the early 1990s, as they emerged from a period of relative stagnation with a powerful and modern V-twin engine.
The Daytona 1000’s 1000cc, four-valve per cylinder engine is a masterclass in design, boasting fuel injection and a generous 95bhp output at 8000rpm, accompanied by a substantial 721b/ft of torque at 6000rpm.
Despite being an air-cooled twin, the Daytona 1000 is capable of reaching a genuine top speed of 145mph, showcasing its impressive performance capabilities.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, 4 valve per cylinder.
Engine Capacity
60.5 cubic inches / 992 cc
Max Power
95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8400 rpm
Max Torque
72.2 ft-lb / 98 nm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.0 US gallons / 19.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
502 lbs / 227 kg
Seat Height
30.9 inches / 785 mm
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000
Year
1992 – 93
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, 4 valve per cylinder.
Displacement
60.5 cubic inches / 992 cc
Bore x Stroke
90 X 78 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Max Horsepower
95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8400 rpm
Max Torque
72.2 ft-lb / 98 nm
Engine Management System
Weber-Marelli EFI
Cooling System
Air cooled,
Performance
Top Speed
231.2 km/h
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Gearbox
5 Speed
Final Drive
Shaft
Electrical & Electronics System
Starter
Electric
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension
Marzocchi 3-way adjustable
Rear Suspension
WP mono cantilever
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire Size
120/70 VR17
Rear Tire Size
160/60 VR17
Front Brakes
2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes
Single 260mm disc
Dimension & Weights
Seat Height
30.9 inches / 785 mm
Wheelbase
57.5 inches / 1460.5 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.0 US gallons / 19.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight
502 lbs / 227 kg
Dry Weight
205 kg / 451.2 lbs
Features
Four stroke, V twin engine
Longitudinally mounted engine
4 valves per cylinder
Fuel injection
1000cc engine capacity
95bhp at 8000rpm
721lb/ft of torque at 6000rpm
Top speed of 145mph
Air-cooled engine
Shaft drive
Parallelogram rear swingarm arrangement
Multi-adjustable Koni monoshock rear suspension
Cantilever linkage for rear suspension
Marzocchi telescopic front forks
Rebound damping adjustment on front forks
Multi-adjustable suspension
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