Designed 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, but the Yamaha puts out a bit more oomph. The 992cc twin in the Centauro was good for 95 horsepower and a top speed of 130 miles per hour.
Some people didn’t care for the ergonomics, but no one could argue with the components – WP suspension front and rear, Brembo brakes, and Marchesini wheels. 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.
The seller of this example (VIN: ZGUKKAKK4WM112662) is the second owner. He acquired it four years ago on eBay from the original owner, a private party in Columbus, Ohio.
During that time, he’s covered approximately 700 miles. The odometer shows 9,290 miles.
This was originally a Centauro Sport (nose fairing + belly pan). The original owner pulled off these body pieces (as well as the catalytic converter and oil cooler bezel) when he bought the bike new, however they are included in the sale and are said to be in “perfect condition.”
The catalytic converter was replaced with a crossover pipe.
The sale includes several extras: 2 extra seats, new-in-packaging Hepco & Becker 40 liter hard bags with mounting hardware/rear rack/inner bags, spare parts, owner’s manual, service manual, and parts manual.
It also includes the original tool kit.
Two years ago it got a general inspection, fluid flush, tune up, brake pads, and Michelin tires. “I changed all the fluids and internal oil filter myself a year ago.”
He adds that this bike is “always garaged and sparkling clean“, the only issue appears to be some minor paint flaking on the brake master cylinder.
Currently located in Williamsburg, Virginia, this Centauro is offered on a clean Virginia title.
Have any Centauro stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the comments!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
