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Below are the specifications for the V10 Centauro from the Moto Guzzi Brochure

Engine
Configuration: 90° V-twin 4 stroke, air-cooled OHV, 4 valves per cylinder. Lubrication Gear driven pump
Bore & Stroke: 90mm x 78mm Ignition: Weber Marelli Digital Electronic
Capacity: 992 cc Charging System: 25A x 14V alternator with 13 AH battery
Compression Ratio: 10.5 : 1 Starter: Electric starter
Maximum Power: 94bhp @ 8200 rpm
70kW (95 CV) at 8200 rpm (EEC standard).
Transmission: Gear driven primary drive, secondary drive via cardan shaft and double universal joint
Maximum Torque: 65ft / lbs. @ 5800 rpm
88 Nm (9 Kg/Mt.) at 5800 rpm (EEC standard).
Gearbox: 5 speed gearbox, helical cut gears.
Fuel: Weber Marelli Digital Electronic Clutch: Dry two plate clutch
Chassis
Frame: Chrome Moly Backbone with Engine as a stressed member Wheels: Light alloy cast , 3 spoke (rear wheel incorporates cush drive)
    Tyres: Front 120 / 70 ZR 17 Radial, 
Rear 160 / 60 ZR 17 Radial
Dimensions:
Weight: 224 Kg.
471 lbs dry
Wheelbase:  1475 mm
Length: 2180 mm
   
Front Suspension: WhitePower inverted forks Brakes: Front: Dual 320mm floating discs with 4 piston Brembo calipers. Rear: 282mm disc
Rear Suspension: Chrome Moly braced swingarm with adjustable WhitePower monoshock Fuel Capacity: 18 litres; 4.7 US Gallons
4.5 litres / 100 Km (CUNA standard).
Performance 218 kph. Instrumentation: Speedometer with tripmeter, tachometer and warning lights
Colours: 1996/7 model colours: amaranth/silver black/grey yellow/grey

1998 - British Racing Green & Italian Red

   
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Frame:
(Minus front engine mount) 
Frame Engine:
Engine
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