Quota 1000

1996 Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1996 Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 features a 950 cc (58 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 kW) at 6,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 84.3 Nm (62.2 lb-ft) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 73.7 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,400 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 248 kg (547 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.54 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

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.