Moto Guzzi V 11 Sport Rosso Mandello

Make Model	Moto Guzzi V 11 Sport Rosso Mandello
Year	2001 - 02
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	92 x 80 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Induction	Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection
Ignition	Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital
Starting	Electric
Max Power	91 hp / 66.3 kW @ 7800 rpm
Max Torque	94 Nm / 69.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Suspension	40mm Marzocchi upside-down forks, adjustable compression, 120mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension	Cantilever swingarm, Sachs Boge mono shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 128mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70-17
Rear Tyre	170/60-17
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Wheelbase	1471 mm / 57.9 in
Dry Weight	219 kg / 482.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Consumption average	18.2 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile	12.0 sec
Top Speed	213.6 km/h

Moto Guzzi engineers did their best with limited resources to produce the V11, a naked retro sportster based around the firm's air-cooled V-twin powertrain. Quality chassis parts, including Brembo Oro brakes, Marzocchi upside-down forks and a WP rear shock help bring the basic chassis up to a respectable level of performance.

Despite the engine and frame being based on a 30-year-old design, the V11 rides well. An updated six-speed gearbox and lightened clutch action are a big improvement over previous models, and the fuel-injection system is smooth and hiccup-free. An enclosed shaft delivers drive to the rear wheel. A limited-edition Mandello Rosso version has special paint and carbon-fibre performance parts.