MOTO GUZZI Quota 1000 (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Moto Guzzi Quota 1000, a dual-purpose motorcycle in its fourth year of production. The bike came in the same package as previous models without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The Quota 1000 debuted in 1992 and was powered by a 949cc V-twin engine, while the models manufactured from 1998 received a slightly larger engine with a displacement increase from 949cc to 1,064cc.

The Quota 1000 was a large enduro machine noted for using the transverse V-twin engine and final shaft drive. Compared to its brothers and sisters that used the same configuration, the Quota model's power delivery was slightly tuned to simplify its use on gravel roads.

The 1995 model packed standard features, such as a half fairing with dual round headlights, a small windscreen, a one-piece, two-up seat, a luggage rack, an up-swept exhaust system, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1995 Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 had a 949cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine installed underneath its fuel tank. The pistons were fed by a fuel injection system producing 69 hp with maximum strength at 6,600 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The engine's power was transferred to a five-speed transmission with a double-disc dry manual clutch and sent to the rear wheel via a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 191 kph (119 mph).