Moto Guzzi Quota Explained

Moto Guzzi Quota
Manufacturer:Moto Guzzi
Class:Enduro
Engine:OHV 2V/cyl., four-stroke, V-twin
Production:1992-2001
Predecessor:Moto Guzzi NTX
Successor:Moto Guzzi Stelvio
Transmission:5-speed, manual, shaft drive
Suspension:Front: telescopic forks
Brakes:Front: Disc
Rear: drum

The Moto Guzzi Quota[1] [2] is an Enduro manufactured and marketed by Moto Guzzi from 1992 to 2001.

Description

Quota was presented in 1992[3] with 1000 cm³ motorization, and was produced up until 2001. Models from 1998 forward benefited from an increased displacement at 1064 cm³.[4] [5] [6] Other modifications were a lower saddle, newly designed front end with unified headlight, Brembo brakes, and larger diameter fork stems.

This motorcycle is a large enduro, notable for its use of the longitudinal V-twin engine, and shaft final drive. Compared to the other Guzzi models of the period equipped with the same type of engine, the delivery of the power has been slightly tuned to simplify use off-road.

Certainly its weight, of about 245 kg, did not favor driving on dirt roads, though it did still prove to be fairly agile in spite of this. The extensive fairings also made the bike reliable at highway speeds.

Despite a unique look and extensive capability, the failure to relaunch the commercial motorcycle house dell'Aquila led to poor advertising and sales.

The acquisition by Aprilia, which in the meantime had presented the ETV 1000 Caponord, marked the end of its production. At the end of 2007, Moto Guzzi replaced it with the new model Stelvio.

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Notes and References

  1. Meet Your Quota, from Moto Guzzi . . April 2000 . 54 . 4 . 22 . 26 April 2023 . American Motorcyclist Assoc . en.
  2. Knupp . Jeremiah. Just Add Adventure . . January 2008 . 47 . 1 . 46 . en . 0011-4286.
  3. Cathcart . Alan . June 1992 . Quick Ride: Moto Guzzi Quota . Cycle World . en . 31 . 1–6 . 27 . 0011-4286.
  4. Moto Guzzi Quota 1100 ES: Mulo Meccanico . Cycle World . January 2000 . 39 . 1–9 . 100 . 26 April 2023 . en . 0011-4286.
  5. Web site: 1999-2000 Moto Guzzi Quota 1100 ES | Smart Money | Motorcyclist . Motorcyclistonline.com . 2012-05-04 . 2023-04-11.
  6. Web site: Fahrbericht Moto Guzzi California Special und Quota 1100 ES . MOTORRADonline.de . 21 July 1998. 2023-04-11.