2004
Moto Guzzi V 11 Sport Ballabio - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 782721 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | V 11 Sport Ballabio |
| Year | 2004 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Mono beam frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Marzocchi USD fork, 40 mm compression/extension adjustable |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Cantilever swing arm with Sachs Boge mono shock compression/extension/preload adjustable |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1064.00 ccm (64.93 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 89.85 HP (65.6 kW)) @ 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 94.00 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 5400 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Grigio resinelli, Rosso race |
|---|---|
| Comments | V11 Ballabio -- Named after the Italian Hillclimb Speed Championship, Moto Guzzi introduces the V11 Ballabio. Higher handle bars for a more relaxed riding position. The latest 90º V-Twin with added crossover pipe and increased compression ratio to 9.8:1. Brembo Gold Series brakes. 180/55 17´ rear tire. Available in Red and Black. |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 226.0 kg (498.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 20.70 litres (5.47 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,150 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.3976 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.