Daytona RS

1997 Moto Guzzi Daytona RS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Moto Guzzi Daytona RS sport motorcycle, Moto Guzzi features a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 102 HP (74.5 kW) at 8,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88 Nm (64.9 lb-ft) at 6,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 102.8 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (6,600 rpm) and peak power (8,400 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 RS measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.01 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 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.