Mille GT

1987 Moto Guzzi Mille GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Moto Guzzi Mille GT touring motorcycle, Moto Guzzi relies on a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 6,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 70.7 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 Mille GT measures 246 kg (542 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.67 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 171 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1987 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.