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MOTO GUZZI V 11 Sport Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 12
First production year: 1999
MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport Ballabio photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster motorcycle presented at the 1997 Milan Motor Show. Due to the company's poor financial situation, the bike was released two years later, in 1999, and produced until 2006.

Over its production period, the Moto Guzzi V11 was manufactured in numerous versions with minor differences between one and the other, such as the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Ballabio.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Ballabio, a similar base model version with a windscreen and a higher handlebar. Besides that, it packed the same specifications as the base model.

Visually, the Ballabio packed standard fittings, like a round headlight integrated into a small cowl with a small windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke blacked-out alloy wheels.

The bike's riding experience was softened by a 40 mm Marzocchi inverted fork on the front, providing 120 mm wheel travel, and a cantilever swingarm tied to an adjustable monoshock, delivering 128 mm of travel on the rear end.

Two 320 mm brake discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 282 mm brake disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel handled the stopping power.

As for performance, the 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Ballabio took its muscles from a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Cafe Sport photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi from 1999 to 2006. Over its production period, the V11 was produced in numerous versions, like the Moto Guzzi V11 Cafe Sport from 2003 to 2005.

In 2003, The Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Cafe Sport, a motorcycle that replaced the Scura model. It was fitted with the same windscreen as the Ballabio model, an Ohlins suspension system, a titanium exhaust system, and ergal footrests and levers.

Visually, the bike was similar to other V11 models, packing standard features like a round headlight integrated into a small cowl with a small windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

Unlike other models, the Cafe Sport version was fitted with Ohlins suspensions. The front end was handled by a 43 mm inverted Ohlins telescopic fork, and the rear end was controlled by an adjustable Sachs-Boje shock absorber and a cantilever swingarm.

The braking system was retained from the other models, with two 320 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a single 282 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

The 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Cafe Sport had its heartbeat set by a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, boasting 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport Rosso Mandello  photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi between 1999 and 2006. Over its production period, the V11 was produced in numerous versions, like the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello made in 2001.

The Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello was the first motorcycle made after the company was bought by Aprilia and was marketed in 2001 to celebrate the brand's 80th anniversary.

The bike had a red and grey-finished frame, red fuel tank, seat cowl, rocker covers, grey seat sides, black engine, gearbox, rear bevel gear casings, and a carbon windscreen, mufflers, and front fender.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello, a bike in its second year of production that featured the same specifications as the previous model without any changes.

Visually, the bike had features like a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, a two-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

In the performance department, the 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine at its core, fed by a fuel injection system. As for the power figures, the powerhouse boasted 91 hp with a peak force at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans Tenni photo gallery

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Tenni, a special edition machine made in limited numbers. It was in its second year of production and featured the exact specifications as the previous model.

The bike had a half fairing painted green with white numbers, the aluminum fuel tank and front fender were finished in grey, and the seat was upholstered in brown Alcantara leather. It was fitted with a single-plate clutch and was sold between October 2001 and January 2002.

The bike packed standard features in the aesthetic department, such as a front fairing with a round headlight and a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

The braking power was handled by two 320 mm brake discs mounted on the front wheel coupled to four-piston calipers and a 282 mm brake disc on the rear wheel tied to a dual-piston caliper.

As for suspension, the bike packed a 40 mm Marzocchi inverted telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm with a Sachs-Boge monoshock on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Tenni took its power from a 1.064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport Naked photo gallery

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Naked Sport, a motorcycle in its second year of production that featured the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model.

The V11 Sport model was the first in line with green, black, or gray livery and a red frame. The engine block, gearbox housings, and rear bevel gear were finished in aluminum gray, while the same shade was used on the aluminum spoke wheels.

The bike changed its name in 2001 to V11 Sport Naked and was manufactured until 2005. Although the Sport and Sport Naked were mechanically identical, the Sport Naked version came with new colors.

The bike featured standard fittings in the visual department, like a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke black-finished aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Naked had installed a 1.064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine at its core, delivering 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm ( 69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

As for the stopping power, two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers handled the front wheel, and a 282 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper controlled the rear wheel.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport Rosso Mandello  photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello was one of many versions of the standard V11 machine, which debuted in 2001. It was the first motorcycle released after Aprilia bought Moto Guzzi and celebrated the brand's 80th anniversary.

The bike had a red and grey-finished frame, red fuel tank, seat cowl, rocker covers, grey seat sides, black engine, gearbox, rear bevel gear casings, and a carbon windscreen, mufflers, and front fender.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello, a limited edition machine made for the collectors among Moto Guzzi's fans. Besides its new colors, the bike had the same specifications as the base model.

The bike had standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a carbon fiber front cowl, a carbon fiber front fender, a single seat with a pillion seat cowl, a dual exhaust system with carbon fiber silencers, and black-finished three-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a 40 mm inverted Marzocchi fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm tied to a Sachs-Boge monoshock, offering optimum handling capabilities.

The Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Rosso Mandello's power came from a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered 91 hp with maximum strength at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport Scura photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster machine produced by Moto Guzzi from 1999 to 2006. Over its production period, the V11 was produced in numerous versions, like the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura made in 2001.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura, another base model version with a small windscreen. It was manufactured until 2003, when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura R.

In the aesthetic department, the Scura version was similar to other V11 models, packing standard fittings, such as a round headlight integrated into a cowl with a small windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

Braking-wise, the motorcycle packed two 320 mm brake discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 282 mm brake disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

The riding was softened by a 40 mm Marzocchi inverted fork on the front, providing 120 mm wheel travel, and a cantilever swingarm tied to an adjustable monoshock, delivering 128 mm of travel on the rear end.

As for the power figures, the 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons. It delivered 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans photo gallery

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans, a naked motorcycle that featured a fork-mounted fairing instead of a small cowl and taking up a name dear to the brand.

It was a version of the V11 base model presented in 1997 at the Milan Moto Show and released into production two years later in 1999 due to the company's poor financial situation.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a half fairing with a round headlight, a small windscreen, a single seat with a passenger seat cowl, a dual exhaust system with carbon fiber silencers, and three-spoke black-finished aluminum wheels.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a 40 mm upside-down Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front end and a cantilever swingarm tied to an adjustable Sachs-Boge shock absorber on the rear.

The braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers mounted on the front wheel and a 282 mm disc with a two-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping performance.

As for the power, the 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine at its core, which was managed by a fuel injection system. As for the power figures, the powerhouse boasted 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport Naked photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 Sport was a roadster motorcycle introduced at the 1997 Milan Motor Show. Still, due to the company's poor financial situation, the bike was released in 1999, and production continued until 2006.

The V11 Sport motorcycle was the first to appear on the market, with green, black, or gray livery and a red frame. The engine block, gearbox housings, and rear bevel gear were finished in aluminum gray, while the same shade was used on the aluminum spoke wheels.

In 2001, the V11 Sport changed its name to V11 Sport Naked and was manufactured until 2005. Although the Sport and Sport Naked were mechanically identical, the Sport Naked version came with new colors.

The bike featured new colors and a matte, grainy black treatment that covered the mechanics. The cylinders, cylinder heads, and rocker covers escaped the whitewash, while the wheels received a glossy black epoxy finish.

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Naked, a naked motorcycle identical to the Sport version, packing the same technical and performance specifications.

In the power department, the 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Naked had its heartbeat set by a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system feeding the pistons, boasting 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport Scura photo gallery

In 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura, another version of the base model, packing a small windscreen. It was manufactured until 2003, when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura R.

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster bike made by Moto Guzzi between 1999 and 2006. Over its production period, the V11 was produced in numerous versions, like the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura made in 2001.

In the visual department, the Scura was similar to other V11 models, packing standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a cowl with a small windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The bike's ride was softened by a 40 mm Marzocchi inverted fork on the front, providing 120 mm wheel travel, and a cantilever swingarm tied to an adjustable monoshock, delivering 128 mm of travel on the rear end.

Braking-wise, the bike was fitted with two 320 mm brake discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 282 mm brake disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

In the performance department, the 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Scura had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons. It delivered 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport photo gallery

In 2000, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport, the most potent sports motorcycle made by Moto Guzzi at the time, packing the renowned V-twin engine coupled to a six-speed transmission.

The 2000 model was in its second year of production, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any significant modifications whatsoever.

When it first appeared on the market, the bike was available in green, black, or gray color schemes and a red frame. In addition, the bike's engine block, gearbox housings, and rear bevel gear were painted gray aluminum.

In the aesthetic department, the bike had standard features, such as a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport had its soul brought to life by a 1,064cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, boasting 91 hp with maximum strength at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 40 mm adjustable Marzocchi inverted fork with 120 mm of travel on the front and a cantilever swingarm with an adjustable Sachs monoshock with 128 mm of travel on the rear.

The braking performance was handled by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers mounted on the front wheel and a 282 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Sport photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 Sport was a roadster motorcycle presented at the 1997 Milan Motor Show. Due to the company's poor financial situation, the bike was released in 1999 and continued production until 2006.

The V11 Sport motorcycle was the first to appear on the market, wearing green, black, or gray livery and always with a red frame. The engine block, gearbox housings, and rear bevel gear were finished in aluminum gray, while the same shade was used on the aluminum spoke wheels.

In 1999, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport, a naked roadster motorcycle in its first year of production that can rival almost any sports bike in its class.

In 2001, the bike's name was changed to V11 Sport Naked. It was mechanically identical to the previous V11 Naked model but came with new colors and a matte black treatment on the mechanics.

The bike packed standard features in the visual department, such as a round headlight upfront, a large fuel tank, a single seat with a passenger cover, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 1999 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport took its muscles from a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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