Moto Guzzi Daytona RS

Make Model	Moto Guzzi Daytona RS
Year	1996 - 97
Engine	Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity	992 cc / 60.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	90 X 78 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Lubrication	High volume geared pressure pump, pressure regulator, thermostatic valve and cooling radiator
Induction	Weber Marelli electronic injection with one injector per cylinder. Alfa-n system, electric fuel pump with pressure regulator, optimized digital control of injection times and high efficiency air filter with 2 dynamic intakes.
Ignition	Weber Marelli digital electronic ignition with inductive spark and high efficiency coils
Starting	Electric
Max Power	102 hp / 74.6 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	88 Nm / 64.9 ft-lb @ 6600 rpm
Clutch	Double disc, dry type
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Frame	Chrome-molybdenum single steel beam, rectangular section with engine as stressed member
Front Suspension	40mm Upside-down hydraulic telescopic WP forks, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension	WP hydraulic monoshock cantilever swing arm, adjustable for pre-load compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes	2x 320mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 282mm disc
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17
Dimensions	Length 475 mm / 58 in
Dry Weight	223 kg / 488 lbs
Fuel Capacity	19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Consumption Average	16 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	12.9 m / 37.28 m
Standing ¼ Mile	11.8 sec / 193.2 km/h
Top Speed	240.0 km/h

The most uncompromising sporting Moto Guzzi of the late 1990s was the Daytona RS, a four-valve raceable sportster of 150mph potential. It was probably the best Moto Guzzi ever built in terms of the technology of its design and manufacture and its handling was superb. But the sales success of the 1100 Sport overshadowed it, so the Daytona never sold in the numbers it might have. Doubtless in time it will become a much sought-after classic.