Moto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi Eldorado specifications and features
Discontinued 2020Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 65 cruisers we have reviewed.
A spec sheet on its own says little. Here every Eldorado figure is set against the average for the 65 cruisers on this site, so you can see which numbers are ordinary for the class and which ones set it apart.
The 1380 cc engine is 450 cc above the class average of 930 cc, 12th of 65. Peak power of 93.8 bhp is 28.7 bhp above the class average of 65.1 bhp, 15th of 62. The extra power is what you feel on an overtake with a pillion. Torque of 120 Nm is 38.2 Nm above the class average of 81.8 Nm, 15th of 65. High torque for the class means fewer downshifts in traffic.
Kerb weight is 314 kg, 82 kg above the class average of 232 kg, 57th of 63. Expect that mass to show in traffic and when paddling it backwards, though it also helps stability at speed. Seat height is 740 mm, right on the class average of 740 mm. Most riders from about 5'2" will get both feet flat. Ground clearance is 165 mm, 22 mm above the class average of 143 mm, 14th of 58.
Fuel tank is 20.5 litres, 6 litres above the class average of 14.5 litres, 4th of 65. Wheelbase is 1695 mm, the largest of the 63 we have data for. A longer wheelbase trades some agility for stability at speed and with a pillion.
Full specification sheet
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 314 kg
- Fuel tank
- 20.5 L
- Seat height
- 740 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1695 mm
- Length
- 2445 mm
- Width
- 940 mm
- Height
- 1460 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 130/90R16
- Rear tyre
- 180/65R16
Engine
- Engine
- 1380 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Air and Oil-Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 93.8 bhp
- Torque
- 120 Nm
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 282 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- standard swingarm Ø 46 mm, with radical calliper m
- Rear suspension
- swingarm with double shock absorber adjustable spr
Source: Moto Guzzi official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Eldorado weighs 314 kg with fluids, has an 740 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1695 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 20.5 litres.
Tyres are 130/90R16 front and 180/65R16 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Chief Dark Horse, Fat Bob and Super Chief Limited
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the Eldorado has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Alloy wheels
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- LED tail lamp
- Colour TFT console
- Digital console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Colours
Eldorado specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Eldorado?
- It uses a 1380cc engine producing 93.8 bhp and 120 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Eldorado suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 740 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Eldorado have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Eldorado have?
- 5 items across 2 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and engine kill switch. Some are variant-specific.