Positioned in Moto Guzzi's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio pairs a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 91 HP (66.4 kW) at 7,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94.9 Nm (70 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm. 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 V11 Ballabio measures 221 kg (487 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.43 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 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21.99-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2003 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
85.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.41 HP/kg (2.43 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,800 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power91.0 HP (66.4 kW)) @ 7800 RPM
Torque94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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