Daytona 1000

1996 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1996 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 features a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 95.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Daytona 1000 measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1994 to 1996, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.