Naked Motorcycles
1997Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro
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The 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro is a distinctive Italian naked bike with a four-valve V-twin. Its air-cooled 992cc V-twin makes 90 hp and 98 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 735 mm seat, 205 kg dry weight and 18-litre tank suit spirited road riding.
- Capacity
- 992.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Seat height
- 735 mm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (66.2 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Best suited to spirited backroad riding and light sport-touring where its shaft-drive V2 charm and muscular midrange take priority over cutting-edge handling.
- Built for
- It has a distinctly Italian, mechanical personality with strong shaft-drive torque pulses and air-cooled charm rather than clinical precision.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking modern electronics, off-road capability, or the sharpest possible cornering agility.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 992.0 ccm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (66.2 kW)
- Torque
- 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4390 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 90.0 x 78.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1475 mm
- Seat height
- 735 mm
- Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 282 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1996 | 1997 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 992 cc | 992 cc | 992 cc | 992 cc | 992 cc |
| Dry weight | 205 kg | 205 kg | — | 205 kg | 224 kg |
| Seat height | 735 mm | 735 mm | 780 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro?
The 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has a Capacity of 992.0 ccm (60.54 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro have?
The 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has a Power of 90.0 HP (66.2 kW).
How many gears does the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro have?
The 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro?
The 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has a Torque of 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs).
How much does the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro weigh?
The 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro has a Dry weight of 205.0 kg (451.9 pounds).
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