| MODEL | MOTO GUZZI 254 1977 - 1981 |
| Year | 1977 - 1981 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 231 cc / 14.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 44 x 38 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 19.7 kW / 27.8 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 1.92 kgm / 18.8 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery induction |
| Induction | 4 x Dell'Orto carburettors |
| Start System | Electric (kick optional) |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single cradle, tubular |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork with twin shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1940 mm |
| Overall Width | 710 mm |
| Overall Height | 950 mm |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1270 mm / 50.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 126.5 kg / 278.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h / 93 mph |
The 254 was a tiny air-cooled four-cylinder 'maximoto' created for markets where machines up to 250 cc enjoyed tax and insurance breaks. Moto Guzzi sold the touring-flavoured version while Benelli sold the sportier 250 Quattro, both designed by Paolo Martin with plastic bodywork and instruments above the tank. High price, odd looks and a small tank hurt sales and fewer than 1,000 Guzzi versions were built.
