Some of the outright disdain presented by a few Guzzi enthusiasts on the forum for claims of the 1400 making 130, 135 or even 140 HP is surprising. Can a 1400 Guzzi motor be made to make that kind of power? Sure it can. But those are peak number claims and a dyno operator can certainly alter a reading by making a few adjustments.
Changing cams, intake, exhaust, throttle body size/carb modifications, combustion chamber alterations, timing, piston design etc can make huge gains from the original DOT certified engine output. Personally, I'd be surprised if the Guzzi 1400 couldn't be made to make 130 to 140 peak horsepower. But the story is better told when the dyno graph is presented so the reader can see where in the rpm range the bike is really making that kind of power. Personally, peak numbers are often used for bragging. A high, flat torque curve throughout the usable rpm range is what gets me excited.
Reading the original link informs the reader the frame was redone as well as the swingarm to handle the extra power. The frame apparently kept much of the original geometry. Perhaps making the alterations easier to get past local laws???
Anyway, Merry Christmas everyone!
