2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
Miles: 6,708
Clean Washington Title
Buy It Now Price: $4,500
Auction Ends: July 7th, 2026

Moto Guzzi built its performance image with racing successes throughout the company’s early history, but those victories dried up in the 80s and 90s as development of new models and technology stalled, and the Japanese manufacturers took center stage in the sportbike world. Famed dentist-turned-racer Dr John Wittner showed that Guzzi’s big v-twin and shaft-drive powertrain still had real performance potential, but it wasn’t until the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport that a modern six-speed gearbox was developed. That new gearbox was much shorter and far more refined than the previous five-speed, and the new bike was powered by a 1064cc version of the company’s famous two-valve engine producing a claimed 91hp, and the bike weighed in at 546lbs wet, The longitudinal crankshaft does still cause some of the well-known sideways rocking on and off-throttle, but it’s really more a charming character quirk than a performance impediment. The carbon fiber exhaust cans on this example of the V11 Sport will add a nice v-twin boom and the Power Commander should improve the engine response and cure some low rpm stumbles that can occur with aftermarket exhausts, assuming it’s had a bit of professional tuning. The tank protectors may be practical for aggressive riders, but they’re a bit distracting. Maybe a set of clear grip pads that don’t draw so much attention to themselves would have been a better choice? Unfortunately, this was really the beginning of the end for Moto Guzzi’s hoped-for performance revival: a purchase by the Piaggio Group meant improved quality control, but the company was designated a “heritage retro” brand and never allowed to compete with the more modern, performance-branded stablemates over at Aprilia. It’s a shame, as the company had been working on a 75° v-twin with four-valves per cylinder, liquid-cooling, and the possibility of chain drive for a possible World Superbike contender. The Guzzi that might have been…

This iconic 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport in lime green with a red frame and accents was designed by the renowned Italian motorcycle designer, Luciano Marabese is in near mint condition. Marabese was enlisted by Moto Guzzi to design a modern bike around the 1100 Sport engine. He was responsible for the motorcycle’s overall styling and specifically chose to release the bike in the iconic green and red livery as a direct tribute to the original 1970s V7 Sport “Telaio Rosso” models.

A Power Commander, after-market exhaust pipes, and tank protectors have been added to the stock configuration. The bike was purchased on eBay by the present owner in 2019 with 6,591 miles displayed on the odometer for display purposes only.

It’s obviously no cutting-edge trackday machine or canyon assassin, but the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport is a surprisingly competent bike with stable handling, a modern[ish] gearbox, plenty of v-twin character, and a dash of Italian design. Italian bikes of the era seem to have their share of electrical gremlins, but the two-valve, pushrod v-twin is reliable and simple to maintain, although I believe oil changes do involve dropping the pan.  A good friend of mine bought one sight-unseen from eBay and he asked, nervously, “It’s not really that green, right?” Yes, I informed him, it really is that green. But it’s a great color, and the bike has always generated lots of attention from strangers. At the $4,500 Buy It Now price, this is a classically-styled retro sportbike that ticks a lot of boxes, particularly given the very low miles.

-tad