1000 S

1992 Moto Guzzi 1000 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Moto Guzzi 1000 S pairs a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 81 HP (59.1 kW) at 7,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 85.4 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 S measures 242 kg (534 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (2.99 kg per horsepower). The 22.5-liter (5.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 207 km/h (129 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1990 to 1993, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.