Positioned in Moto Guzzi's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2021 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon 1400 pairs a 1380 cc (84.2 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 96 HP (70.1 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 121 Nm (89.2 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 69.6 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Audace Carbon 1400 measures 299 kg (659 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,695 mm (66.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.5-liter (5.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
69.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.32 HP/kg (3.11 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–6,500 rpm
Standover Height
740 mm (29.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-twin
Power96.0 HP (70.1 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque121.0 Nm (12.3 kgf-m or 89.2 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke104.0 x 81.2 mm (4.1 x 3.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; “ride by wire” Ø 52 mm throttle body
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchSingle-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer
DrivelineCA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 4, catalytic converter.
ExhaustStainless steel, 2-in-2 type
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tubing, closed double cradle
Rake33.0°
Trail145 mm (5.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork , Ø 45 mm
Front Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with double shock absorber adjustable spring preload
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1695 mm (66.7 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-R18
Rear Tyre200/60-R16
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Brembo.
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