Moto Guzzi 1000 S vs Moto Guzzi SP 1000 III (1993)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi 1000 Sstacks up against the Moto Guzzi SP 1000 III. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi 1000 SMoto Guzzi SP 1000 III
Model year19931993
Price
Engine949 cc949 cc
Horsepower82 hp71 hp
Torque78 Nm78 Nm
Weight215 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity6.3 L5.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Moto Guzzi 1000 S vs Moto Guzzi SP 1000 III — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi 1000 S and the Moto Guzzi SP 1000 III usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi 1000 S brings 82 hp in a 215 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi SP 1000 III counters with 71 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: