V 10 Centauro

1996 Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1996 Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro pairs a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 8,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 90.7 HP per liter and a 2,700 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,200 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 V 10 Centauro measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.44 HP/kg (2.28 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1996 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.