Quota ES 1100

1998 Moto Guzzi Quota ES 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's allround motorcycle platform, the 1998 Moto Guzzi Quota ES 1100 relies on a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71 HP (51.8 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 92 Nm (67.9 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 66.7 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 ES 1100 measures 245 kg (540 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.