At the heart of the 2016 Moto Guzzi Nevada Aquila Nera custom - cruiser motorcycle, Moto Guzzi utilizes a 744 cc (45.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 2,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.5 HP per liter and a 3,400 rpm working window between peak torque (2,800 rpm) and peak power (6,200 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 Nevada Aquila Nera measures 179 kg (395 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 767 mm (30.2 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,467 mm (57.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.73 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,800–6,200 rpm
Standover Height
767 mm (30.2 in)
Engine
Displacement744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-Twin. Light alloy push-rod.
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchSingle disc, dry, with cush drive
Performance
Emission Details3-way catalytic converter with twin lambda probe
Chassis
Frame TypeDetachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Rake27.5°
Trail138 mm (5.4 inches)
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm cast light alloy with two dampers, spring preload
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1467 mm (57.8 inches)
Ground Clearance290 mm (11.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-18
Rear Tyre130/90-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston calliper
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Seat Height767 mm (30.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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