V 11 Sport

2001 Moto Guzzi V 11 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Moto Guzzi V 11 Sport utilizes a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 91 HP (66.4 kW) at 7,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94 Nm (69.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 85.5 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,800 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 11 Sport measures 219 kg (483 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.41 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, combined with a 1,471 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1998 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.