MOTO GUZZI Sport 1100i (1997-1998) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1997, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i, a sports motorcycle that began its life in 1994 and lived until 2000, when the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Red Mandello replaced it.

Compared to the first two models that were powered by an engine fed by two Dell'Orto carburetors, starting in 1996, the bike was updated to a fuel injection system that provided crisper throttle response, smoother power delivery, and lower emissions.

As for the visual department, the 1997 model was similar to previous models, packing standard features such as three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust system, a two-piece dual seat, and an upper front cowl with a single headlight unit and a small windscreen.

The bike was built around a chrome-molybdenum steel frame that used the engine as a stressed member. It was coupled to a 40 mm inverted WP adjustable telescopic fork on the front and a WP adjustable shock absorber on the rear, acting as suspension.

As for the power figures, the 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100i had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 90 hp with maximum strength at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque with peak force at 6,000 rpm.

Its power was delivered to the rear wheel with the help of a five-speed manual transmission and a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 232 kph (144 mph).