Take the Moto Guzzi V11, add some higher spec components, black paint scheme, and limited production numbers, and you get the Scura. Approximately 700 examples of the Scura were built, and they were upgraded with Ohlins suspension (forks, shock, and steering damper), carbon fiber panels, and a single disc clutch/aluminum flywheel that was supposed to be more aggressive, though there are reports of higher-than-normal failure rates.
In fact, while I was looking into clutch/flywheel issues, I stumbled upon this thread…which happens to have been created by the seller of this exact bike. Sounds good for the next owner, as this bike (#599) hasn’t had a problem. The next owner will also get to enjoy lots of great upgrades like a Mistral exhaust with crossovers and carbon fiber slipons, K&N air filter, PCIII, Ghezzi Brian carbon fiber chin spoiler, Tekno saddle bags, Pazzo adjustable levers, and more. For more on the Scura (which translates to “dark”), check out this review from Carole Nash.
Find this Scura for sale here on Craigslist for $6,500 in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
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