Introduced in 1995 at the Milan Show, the Centauro entered production the following year. It was styled by Luigi Marabese and was intended to fill the gap between the touring California and the Daytona & Sport models. The engine combined both Daytona & RS parts and was fitted to an RS chassis. 207 were produced in 1996, and 1,265 in '97. It was superceded by new versions of the GT & Sport for the 1998 season.
Specifications
Engine Type: 4 stroke air cooled
Displacement: 992cc, 90° V-twin
Bore/Stroke: 90mm x 78mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5 : 1
Max. H.P: 90 @ 8200 RPM
Max. Torque: 73ft / lbs. @ 5500 RPM
Valve System: OHV with 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition: Digital Electronic
Transmission: 5 Speed with cardan shaft and floating rear drive
Clutch: two lightened dry discs
Charging System: 25A x 14V alternator with 12AH battery
Frame: Chrome Moly Backbone with engine as a stressed member
Suspension: Front / WP inverted forks. Rear / Chrome Moly braced swing arm with 3 way adjustable WP monoshock
Instruments: Speedometer with tripmeter, tachometer and warning lights
Fuel Capacity: 5 US Gallons
Fuel Consumption: 47 MPG
Braking: Front: Dual 320mm floating discs w / 4 piston calipers. Rear: 282mm disc
Tyres: Front 120 / 70 ZR 17 Radial, Rear 160 / 60 ZR 18 Radial
Dry Weight: 451 lbs.
Seat Height: 30 inches
Colors: Yellow / Grey, Black / Grey, Red / Silver
Sources: Moto Guzzi Database NL, Phil Aynsley.
