MOTO GUZZI V11 Ballabio (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio, a derivative of the standard model named after the notorious Italian Hillclimb Speed Championship.

The bike sports the same basics as the standard model but with a higher handlebar for a more comfortable and relaxed riding experience and a windscreen for better wind protection.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with the same standard features as previous models, including a single seat with a passenger seat cowl, a dual exhaust system, three-spoke alloy wheels, an additional windscreen, and a higher handlebar.

For power, the 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine at its core, boasting 91 hp with a peak force at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

All bits and pieces were bolted to a steel frame, including the 40 mm adjustable inverted Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm with an adjustable Sachs-Boje monoshock on the rear acting as suspension.

The braking performance was handled by two 320 mm Brembo ORO stainless steel floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.