V 1000 SP III

1989 Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP III Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's touring motorcycle platform, the 1989 Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP III relies on a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71 HP (51.8 kW) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 74.9 HP per liter, 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 1000 SP III measures 268 kg (591 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.77 kg per horsepower). The 22.5-liter (5.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1989 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.