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Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Dr. John Wittner made a name for himself in the late 80’s thanks to his ability to modify the hell out of MG’s – his bikes won consecutive US Endurance Championships, among other racers. Due to his success, the Guzzi factory asked him to come to Italy and help develop a superbike unlike anything the Italian firm had produced before. The Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 was born, and it was the most powerful Guzzi ever built at the time.
The 992cc V-Twin produced 95 horsepower, good for a top speed of 145 miles per hour. Unusually for a sportbike, the Daytona retained the traditional MG shaft drive, though they utilized a system similar to BMW’s Duolever to counteract shaft-jacking. Realistically, it was a bike that didn’t feel as nimble as the Japanese competition, but die hard Guzzi fans and riders looking for something a little bit different found it be charming, and relatively easy to ride thanks to the torque. From a Cycle World review in 1993:
“The Guzzi is a polished and thoroughly updated version of a machine many had left for dead. It probably won’t ever win a world roadracing championship, but there is no more charismatic motorcycle on the market today. Both the 888 and the Daytona are expensive. Both are exclusive. Both are exciting. Both speak to the emotions. And both are very easy to fall in love with.”
This example is VIN: ZGUKABKAXPM200021. The seller acquired it over two years ago from a client who had paid for three years of winter storage. It has kept been kept on display in his dealership since.
The odometer shows 5,722 miles.
It was serviced this year with a full fluid flush.
Modifications:
Termignoni exhaust.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin tires with date codes of 2212 and 0716.
The sale includes one key.
Currently located in Swansea, Massachusetts (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Moto Guzzi is offered on a Bill of Sale with Connecticut registration. The seller is a Massachusetts-based dealer who notes that bikes older than 20 years do not need titles in Connecticut and that you can get a title in another state with registration from the last owner and Bill of Sale (both included).
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Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!
