V11 Sport

1999 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's naked motorcycle platform, the 1999 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport utilizes a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 7,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 84.6 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 V11 Sport measures 221 kg (487 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around 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 230 km/h (143 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1999 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.