Moto Guzzi V 50 II (1979-80)
The Moto Guzzi V 50 II was a 490 cc motorcycle produced in 1979-80. It had a four stroke, 90 degrees V twin engine with a capacity of 29.9 cu-in and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. The bike had two 24mm Dell’Orto carburetors and battery-powered inductive ignition, starting with electric power. The maximum power output of the V 50 II was 48 hp / 35.7 kW at 7500 rpm with no information provided for maximum torque.
The motorcycle featured a dry single plate clutch, 5-speed transmission, and shaft final drive. It had a duplex spine type frame, telehydraulic gas forks for both front and rear suspension, and disc brakes for both front (2x 270mm discs) and rear (single 235mm disc). For tyres, the V 50 II had a 3.60-18 for the front and 4.10-18 for the rear.
The dry weight of the motorcycle was 158 kg / 348 lbs, and it had a 16-litre / 4.3 US gal fuel capacity. The Moto Guzzi V 50 II has an average consumption of 54 mpg, with a standing 1/4 mile of 15.0 sec/89 mph and a top speed of 103 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 50 II
Year: 1979 – 80
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 490 cc / 29.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 57 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Induction: 2x 24mm Dell’Orto carburetors
Ignition: Battery powered inductive
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: NA
Clutch: Dry single plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Duplex spine type
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic gas forks
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic gas forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers
Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 235mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.60-18
Rear Tyre: 4.10-18
Dry Weight: 158 kg / 348 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 54 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.0 sec / 89 mph
Top Speed: 103 mph
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