V 1000 SP

1980 Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP utilizes a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.3 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 measures 252 kg (556 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.13 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 181 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1978 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.