Moto Guzzi Quota

The Moto Guzzi Quota is a large enduro motorcycle made and sold by Moto Guzzi from 1992 to 2001. It was presented in 1992 with a 1000 cubic centimetre engine, and from 1998 the displacement rose to 1064 cubic centimetres, with a lower seat, a new front end with a unified headlight, Brembo brakes and larger fork stems. It used the longitudinal V-twin with shaft final drive, tuned to deliver power more gently for off-road use. At about 245 kg it was heavy for dirt roads yet fairly agile, and its extensive fairings made it comfortable at highway speeds. Poor advertising and weak sales followed the failure of the relaunch of the company, and the Aprilia takeover, which brought the ETV 1000 Caponord, ended production. The Stelvio replaced it at the end of 2007.