Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 Injection - 1997 Specifications and Reviews

The 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 Injection is a middleweight sport bike that appeals to riders seeking character and handling over outright performance. Its air-cooled V-twin delivers smooth, accessible power while the lightweight frame and shaft drive provide nimble, engaging cornering. Best known for blending Italian style with practical everyday usability and genuine sporting capability.

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General information

CategorySport
Year1997
ModelMoto Guzzi Sport 1100 Injection

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveShaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemAir
StarterElectric
Valves per cylinder2
Torque96.00
Power90.00
Stroke4
Engine typeV2
Capacity:1064.00 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight221.0 kg (487.2 pounds)

Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 Injection dimensions and frame

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesDual disc

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.4072 HP/kg
Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
 
 

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

90 hp
Peak Power
3.8s
0-60 mph
142.9 mph
Top Speed

Best For

Track55%
City45%
Cornering78%
Daily Riding55%
Touring65%
Passenger45%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis bike suits an intermediate to experienced rider comfortable with a torquey, characterful V-twin and shaft-drive handling quirks.
PurposeIt's built for spirited sport-touring, favoring long, flowing roads over track days or short city hops.
Rider FitA moderately heavy but well-balanced machine, it demands decent upper body strength at low speed but rewards with stable, confident high-speed handling.
CharacterClassic Italian sporting soul with an air-cooled V2 growl, shaft-drive smoothness, and old-school analog feedback rather than modern electronic polish.
Not Ideal ForNot ideal for new riders seeking light, nimble commuting or for anyone wanting cutting-edge performance electronics and off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 Injection Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 700mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1997 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 Injection, with a cramped knee angle of around 60 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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