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1000 Quota Injection

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Power
71 HP
Top Speed
162 km/h
Engine
948 ccm

1991 Moto Guzzi 1000 Quota Injection Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1991 Moto Guzzi 1000 Quota Injection utilizes a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71 HP (51.8 kW) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 74.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 1000 Quota Injection measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.66 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 162 km/h (101 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1991 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
74.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.66 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 71.0 HP (51.8 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x Stroke 88.0 x 78.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 90/90-21
Rear Tyre 130/80-17
Front Brakes Dual disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 260.0 kg (573.2 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
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