Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1961 Moto Guzzi Regolarita 250 features a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,314 mm (51.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 132 km/h (82 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1959 to 1965, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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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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