Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber / V9 Bobber Sport — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
853cc Air-Cooled Transverse 90° V-Twin OHV Fat-Tire Bobber · Source: Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber / V9 Bobber Sport (2016–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber / V9 Bobber Sport (2016–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2016–Present Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber / V9 Bobber Sport (chassis ZGU853B/ZGUKYA00) requires 1.6 L (1.69 US qt) of SAE 10W-60 (JASO MA2, API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.75 L (1.85 US qt) with filter service (2A000633 / HF551). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (130/90-16 67H) and 260 kPa / 2.60 bar / 38 PSI rear (150/80 B16 71H), paired with 2× NGK MR8BI-8 / CPR8EB-9 spark plug(s) and a YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.6 L (1.69 US qt)
R 260 kPa (2.60 bar)
Est. Range: ~306 km (190 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Single-Plate Manual Clutch (Separate Gearbox Oil) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-60 · JASO MA2 · API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.6 L (1.69 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.75 L (1.85 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 2 L (2.11 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 2A000633 / HF551 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Separate Transmission / Gearbox Oil | 500 ml (0.50 L) — SAE 75W-90 GL-4/GL-5 (500 ml separate 6-speed gearbox) |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 160 ml (0.16 L) — SAE 75W-140 / 85W-140 GL-5 (160 ml rear shaft bevel box) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/90-16 67H · Rear: 150/80 B16 71H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 260 kPa / 2.60 bar / 38 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK MR8BI-8 / CPR8EB-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14-BS (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Cardan Shaft Final Drive — Replace rear bevel-gear hypoid oil at exact measured volume |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 853 cc · 65 hp @ 6,800 rpm · 73 N·m (53.8 lb-ft) @ 5,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 785 mm (30.9 in) · 210 kg (463 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~20.4 km/L → ~306 km (190 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,500 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 10,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Midsize custom bobber riding on fat 130/90-16 front rubber; upgraded in 2021+ from the 55 hp 2V motor to the 65 hp V85-derived 853cc unit.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Maintains Guzzi’s 3-hole dry-clutch layout: 1.75 L of SAE 10W-60 in the crankcase, 500 ml of 75W-90 in the gearbox, and 160 ml of 75W-140 in the shaft.