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.
An evolution of the incredible V7 Sport, the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport was a rare bruiser of a sportbike. Moto Guzzi enlisted Luciano Marabese to design a new bike around the 1100 Sport engine and Marabese not only dictated the design but also the color. Initially, the base model was only available in one livery: lime green with red accents, a tribute to the first V7 Sport “Telaio Rosso” bikes from the early 70s.
The air-cooled motor provided 80 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.”
The Mandello based firm released a slew of variants such as the Rosso Corsa, Nero Corsa, Cafe Sport, Coppa Italia, Le Mans, Le Mans Tenni, Sport Scura, Ballabio, and Rosso Mandello. Just 300 examples of this limited edition were built (to celebrate 80 years of Guzzi motorcycle production), with lots of carbon fiber, exclusive red/gray/black colors, a different clutch, and its exclusivity advertised right on the sidecover.
The Rosso Mandello got an upgraded hydraulic clutch with a single disc, but the 91 horsepower 1064cc V-Twin engine is untouched. Original MSRP was $12,900, and that money got you Brembo brakes, Marzocchi forks and a WP shock.
This example is VIN: ZGUKRAKR31M113934. The seller acquired it 12 years ago from a private party on eBay.
During his ownership, the seller covered 70 miles. The odometer shows 13,220 miles.
It is production number #068 out of 300.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and the following work:
-New battery
-Engine oil+ filter
-Transmission oil service
-Final drive oil change
-Consolidated turn signals connections
-Hydro 3
-New Brembo brake reservoir and bracket
-Main harness replaced
-Fuel system rebuilt, new fuel pump, filter and hoses
-New spark plug resistor caps
-New high tension lead
-New crank position sensor and gasket
-New relays
-ECU professionally tested + modified
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, Air Cooled
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: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Oil Level: Ok
Final Drive Oil Quality: New
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: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 44/04
Tire Date Code Rear: 50/04
Tire % Remaining Front: 70%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
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: 170/60-17
Notes:
-Heated grips installed
-Tires are aged
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS
-Tires (aged)
Modifications:
Aftermarket heated grips.
Aftermarket mirrors.
ProGrip tank protector.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Strada tires with date codes of 4404 and 5004.
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 that expired in May 2016. The California DMV website estimates that it would cost $800 to make registration current through May 2027.
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