Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Custom. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
An evolution of the incredible V7, the V11 Sport was a rare bruiser of a sportbike. Moto Guzzi enlisted Luciano Marabese to design a new model around the 1100 Sport engine, resulting in an early expression of today’s neo-retro cafe craze.
The air-cooled motor provided 91 horsepower to move around 546 pounds (wet) of distinctive styling – as Motorcyclist put it in their review, “this is how a motorcycle should be laid out, according to the eyes of a motorhead weaned on heavy American metal: a bank of cylinders (OK, a cylinder) jutting out at 45 degrees from either side, a big heavy engine block, a thick shaft driving the rear wheel(s). When you hit the starter, you know you’ve set something in motion.”
Of course, the Guzzi being offered today is a far-sight different to the V11 Sport that left the factory. The donor bike was turned into the custom cafe racer you see before you by renowned builder Alain Bernard of Santiago Chopper. We’ve included many of the modifications below, but please see the ‘Photos’ tab to appreciate the extent of the work performed.
This example is VIN: ZGUKRAKR4YM112821, engine #: 012827. The seller acquired the bike through an online auction earlier this year. He states that he’s selling because “this bike is a looker, goes like stink and gets a ton of positive attention, but my surgically-repaired back does not like the ergos. I have another, less attractive V11 that doesn’t cause me pain, so this one doesn’t get ridden.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 50 miles. There is no odometer; true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
The seller states that he “changed the oil immediately after purchase.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had our service department clean and sync the carbs, flush and fill the brake fluid, replace the spark plugs, and clean the air filters. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 3921; Rear: 4821
Tire % – Front: 90%; Rear: 90%
Tire Pressure – Front: 30PSI; Rear: 31PSI
Brake % – Front: 90%; Rear: 70%
Front Hydraulic Fluid: Ok, < 1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: Ok, < 1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: Ok, < 1.5% Moisture
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant: NA
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: NA
Turn Signals: NA
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: FRONT ONLY
Plate Light: NA
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: NA
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Final Drive Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.3V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.9V
Test Ride: 1 Mile, unit operates as designed
Notes:
• NO TURN SIGNALS
• NO HIGH BEAM
• NO PLATE LIGHT
• NO REAR BRAKE SWITCH
• NO FRONT FENDER
• NO KEY IGNITION
• OIL COOLER LINE SLIGHT PINCH
Modifications:
Not pictured: Silent Hektik ignition system.
41mm Keihin FCR flatslide carburetors.
Custom aluminum bodywork.
Speedhut GPS speedometer, custom mounting plate.
Alpina spoked tubeless wheels.
Two-into-one exhaust with megaphone muffler.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart tires with date codes of 3921 and 4821.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Moto Guzzi is offered on a clean New Jersey title. Have any V11 Sport stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
