MOTO GUZZI V10 Centauro (1996-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro was a naked road motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 1996 until 2001 in only 1,918 units to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. It was in the same family as the Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 IE.

The bike was designed by Luciano Marabese, the owner of Marabese Design. It was intended as Moto-Guzzi's proposal to tackle the naked street sports motorcycles sector, which, at the time, experienced significant development.

The bike had very particular qualities in the aesthetic department, like first-rate components that placed it in competition with the most popular sports motorcycles. It had a fascinating character and mixed naked, sports, and cruiser categories.

The bike didn't have great success due to its high-quality components and high price, being produced only in 1,918 units, including 1,172 Centauro, 245 Centauro GT, and 401 Centauro Sport models. Over the years, it became a sought-after machine, making it a collector's item.

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro, a road motorcycle in three color schemes: Anthracite with Gunmetal, Bordeaux with Silver, and Yellow with Gunmetal.

As for the power figures, the 1996 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro had its soul brought to life by a 992cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 95 hp with a peak force at 8,200 rpm and 98 Nm (78 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.