Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100.
More of a sport-tourer than an outright sportbike, the 1100 is a beautiful anomaly from the usual Guzzi fare of torque-y cruisers. Visually, the Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 stood out from its Japanese competition because the proportions of plastics to engine made it look low-slung and broad-shouldered – the middle linebacker of the sportsbike world. Traditionalists shouldn’t worry as it still packs the trademark V-Twin, but in this incarnation the motor is surrounded by performance components: Brembo brakes, WP suspension, Bitubo steering damper, and Marchesini alloy wheels.
The 1,064cc motor was good for 90 horsepower and 71 lb-ft of torque, and you can flirt with 140 miles per hour with the throttle pulled all the way back. For more information, check out this story on Motorcycle.com – they call it a “unique combination of old-world sensations and modern components.”
Manufactured in January of 1997, this example is VIN: ZGUKFAKF8VM111990. The seller acquired it in January of 2021 from an auction here on Iconic Motorbikes.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 477 miles. The odometer shows 13,667 miles.
Maintenance:
“When I purchased it in 2021, I had it repainted to a proper Italian Red and powder coated the wheels gold and replaced the tires. I changed all the fluids and adjusted the valves.” The seller adds, “left throttle body weeps a couple drops sometimes after running. I’m told this is real common with Guzzis of this age.”
Modifications:
Staintune full exhaust.
Helibar bar risers.
Individual air filters.
Steel-braided brake lines.
Will Creedon performance chip and foam under passenger seat to secure battery in place and to prevent it from shaking around.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax T31 tires with date codes of 0719 and 2920.
The sale includes one key. It also includes the original tool kit, owner’s manual, workshop manual, and a replacement foam surround for the dash.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
The seller notes: “scratch on left exhaust, small scratch on right valve cover in the paint, tachometer ring has rub scratch/rub mark from cable hitting it.”
Currently located in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, this Moto Guzzi is offered on a clean Missouri title. Have any 1100 Sport stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
