. . Motorcycle Illustrated 1978 Review A GUZZI is good for you: no doubt about it. It may not be quite so good for your companion — in — life, for once you qualify for membership of the Moto Guzzi Club, you aren't going to be at home so much. Having a Spada locked away in the garage is quite simply not on. The 1000cc engine pushed out about 75 horsepower, yielding a top speed of 116 miles per hour. The bike weighed 460 pounds dry and according to contemporary reviews, had good handling and a fantastic integrated braking system. For more information, head on over to the Ye Olde Cycle Shoppe for a period review of this bike.
1980 Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada
. IT looks like being a case of "third time lucky" for Moto Guzzi's Spada III. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer's third attempt at a gentleman's tourer with a bit of oomph is by far its most successful. The original Spada, which came out in 1979, was let down by a poor quality of finish. Moto Guzzi SP Spada 1000 cc 5,000 Miles high street - handcross £6,995 Advert Check out our new listings and upcoming auctions by subscribing to our newsletter Moto Guzzi By advert type For Sale (175) Wanted (1) For Sale by Auction (2) Moto Guzzi By price Other (8) < £1K (2) £1K-2.5K (11) £2.5-5K (40) £5-10K (63) £10-15K (21) £15-25K (19) By Motorcycle Classic Staff. by Motorcycle Classics Staff. A period brochure highlights features of the SP1000. Years produced: 1978-1988. Horsepower: 62hp @ 6,500rpm (rear wheel) Top speed: 112mph (period test) Engine: 948cc, (88mm x 78mm) air-cooled, OHV L-twin. Transmission: 5-speed gearbox, single-plate engine-speed clutch, shaft final drive. The Moto Guzzi Spada Royale was a limited edition Spada, produced for the United Kingdom market only, by the importers, Coburn & Hughes. It was a modified Spada 11, which in its turn was an improved Spada 1. As such the Spada 11 was the Spada 1 in the UK….still with me?
1978 Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada
Moto Guzzi may be the only motorcycle company in the world today not using an electronic ignition. * This engine is nothing new. It started life as a 700cc version about two decades ago. It has undergone a careful evolution of growth and refinement. If you can't get the bugs out in 20 years, you shouldn't try. This couple has been on the road since 2010 with plans to travel the world. Their motor home is a 1979 Moto Guzzi that they have modified along the way. Afte. The front suspension was a Moto Guzzi telescopic air fork with pressure equalizer while the rear was equipped with a Swinging fork with adjusable hydraulic dampers. The 1000SPII Spada was fitted with a 26 Liters / 6.8 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 220 kg / 485 lbs. Photos Overview Moto Guzzi 1000SPII Spada Moto Guzzi 1000 SPADA The Spada was Guzzi's serious tourer which evolved into the Spada 3 that had an almost stylish full fairing and was in many ways their most practical hustle. Alas, they suffer from all the common Guzzi hassles and problems. They age well under a mild regime, a few having done 100,000 miles or more.
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The SP features a 75 horsepower, 948cc V-Twin engine and a 5-speed transmission. Dry weight was about 460 pounds and the top speed was approximately 120 miles per hour. Like many other MGs of the day, the Spada featured Guzzi's "Integral Braking System" - depressing the rear brake pedal actuates the rear disc and one of the front discs. Moto Guzzi V35 with Nova £1995 - For Sale
Moto Guzzi first introduced the 1000 SP — also known as the 'Spada' — in 1978 as a gentleman's tourer intended for racking up miles in comfort and at speed. Thanks to its aerodynamic front fairing, the bike offered excellent wind and weather protection. 1980 Moto Guzzi SP1000 948cc, 65bhp. 1981 Moto Guzzi SP1000 NT Tourer 1982 Moto Guzzi Spada Royale 1983 1983 Moto Guzzi 1000SP Mk2 The V-Twin in the SP is 948.8cc. Bore is 88mm, stroke is 78mm. Cylinders are angled 90 degree apart, sticking out to the sides of the motorcycle.
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5.83K subscribers 2.7K views 1 year ago 1980 Moto Guzzi 1000SP SPADA (SP1) - For Sale at https://wesellclassicbikes.co.uk/bike..more.more We reimagined cable. Try it free.* Live TV from. Spada SP1000 V7GT1973 30 January 2022 18:10 1 Fellow Guzzi-ists. I have my eye on a Guzzi SP1000 from 1980. North of £6k is being asked for a bike this said to be in good condition. Does this seem reasonable please. Any advise welcome and any wrinkles on this model I should know about. Many thanks, Don-Spada 30 January 2022 20:40 2
