Quota 1100 ES

2001 Moto Guzzi Quota 1100 ES Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2001 Moto Guzzi Quota 1100 ES pairs a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 69 HP (50.4 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft) at 3,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.8 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (3,800 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 Quota 1100 ES measures 245 kg (540 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,600 mm (63 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1999 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.