1993 Moto Guzzi 1000S
Miles: 23,738
Clean Title
Listing Price: $25,000
Listing Ends: August 28th, 2024
Introduced in 1989, the Moto Guzzi 1000S offered the buying public something they might have wanted, but had never thought to ask for previously: a bike with [extremely] vintage looks, but updated performance and reliability. Although, being Italian, “reliability” was obviously relative. Styled to emulate the much loved 750S from the mid-1970s, the new 1000S used Lino Tonti’s tried-and-true twin-shock frame that had helped sporting Guzzis achieve their long-and-low looks since it was introduced on the V7 Sport in 1971. The 948cc v-twin engine was from the Le Mans III and put a claimed 81hp through Guzzi’s familiar 5-speed and shaft-drive powertrain. The cast 18″ wheels seen here were originally the only option available, but later buyers had a choice of more classic-looking wire-spoked wheels. Most significantly, the new bike used modern electrical components, and 1993 model year bikes featured Magneti Marelli digiplex electronic ignition. Unfortunately, like many bikes now considered to be “ahead of their time,” the 1000S didn’t sell well when the bike was new: 1,250 were produced in total, with just 84 built in 1993. Supposedly, only 200 were ever sold in the US, making this a pretty rare machine.
Well kept and well maintained. Euro headlight. Upper fairing.
Jeez, seller: don’t let on more’n you have to… Moto Guzzis are famously durable bikes, but you really think the seller would put a bit of effort in here and give us maybe a few more details about the bike’s history and maintenance, especially considering the heart-attack $25,000 asking price. I’m not up to date on pricing for the 1000S, but that seems pretty high, considering rarity and good-looks are its only real calling cards. The fairing is aftermarket and, although it probably does make longer rides a bit more pleasant, I’m definitely not a fan. I’m also not into the large driving light on the left-hand side of the bike, although it should increase visibility and safety. With classic looks and vaguely modern-ish performance, the Moto Guzzi 1000S should for a pretty fun ride and a bit less of a maintenance hassle than the 70s sportbikes it was meant to emulate.
-tad
I don’t get why a parts bin special like the 1000s is as sought after as it is. The 1991 is basically a LeMans 1000 is drag. This one (1993) has the mid valve ( lower performance) motor. It also looks to be wearing a staintune exhaust system which is a bonus in my eye’s.
gotta love the starsky and hutch torino in the background (but it looks quite dusty)
Isn’t that the way with some high priced vintage bikes. Nobody wanted one when were offered, now they are rare and high priced. Crazy people.
Agree that, on the Torino and I would like to snag that Moto-Guzzi sign.
Definitely! Same with so many cars: they didn’t sell well when new, then suddenly super valuable when they become classics.
I really like classic Guzzi sportbikes, but I’ve said forever that I’d probably just build a Franken-Guzzi if I ever got serious about buying one. Although the T3 foundation I’d always planned to use probably isn’t nearly as cheap as it once was, and I don’t know if the source I had for V7 Sport look-alike tanks is still making them… Anywho: I agree, when an original Le Mans can be had for similar money, this bike’s price doesn’t really make sense.