Quota 1000

1993 Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the motorcycle segment, the 1993 Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 utilizes a 949 cc (57.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 kW) at 6,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 79.4 Nm (58.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 73.8 HP per liter and a 600 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (6,600 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 Quota 1000 measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 870 mm (34.3 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1993 to 1996, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.