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Mille GT

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55 /100 Balanced
Power
67 HP
Top Speed
171 km/h
Engine
948 ccm

1988 Moto Guzzi Mille GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1988 Moto Guzzi Mille GT features a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. 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.

Specific Output
70.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.67 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 67.0 HP (48.9 kW)) @ 6700 RPM
Compression 9.2:1
Bore x Stroke 88.0 x 78.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 171.0 km/h (106.3 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/90-18
Rear Tyre 120/90-18
Front Brakes Dual disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 246.0 kg (542.3 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 22.50 litres (5.94 US gallons)
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