Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
Please also note: VINdata mistakenly identifies this bike as a 2028 model.
Designed by Luciano Marabese for the 75th anniversary of the MG factory, the Moto Guzzi Centauro was a limited production model designed as a sporty variant of the classic Italian cruiser with very distinctive bodywork – bodywork that the factory advertised as being 100% recyclable.
It might be apropos to call it an Italian V-Max – the 992cc 4 valve 90 degree DOHV v-twin in the Centauro also powered the very sporty Daytona RS. Although the Daytona had 102 ponies, the Centauro was slightly detuned at 95 horsepower and a top speed of 130 miles per hour. The Centauro also shared a frame with the Daytona RS and both bikes sported the Brembo gold series braking system, Marchesini rims, WP rear shock absorber and upside-down forks.
Want to learn more? Head over to the Centauro Owners Group (COG) for all the information you could want. According to the COG, just 1,918 Centauros were ever built, 527 of which were in 1998.
Manufactured in January of 1998, this example is VIN: ZGUKKAKK4WM112757. The seller bought this bike from a previous Iconic auction.
The odometer shows 11,124 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, service the forks, replace the battery, change the engine oil/filter, replace leaking oil pan gaskets, flush the transmission oil, flush the final drive oil, and flush the hydraulic fluids. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Ok, new fluid
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 40%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 40/20
Tire Date Code Rear: 04/21
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.65V, New
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.9V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
Tires Installed:
-Front:120/70-17
-Rear: 160/60-17
Modifications:
Bitubo steering damper.
Aftermarket horns.
Foam grips.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 4020 and 0421.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Moto Guzzi is offered on a clean California title, with registration fee’s due of $320 to bring the registration current through February 2027.
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