Moto Guzzi 850GT (1972)

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The Moto Guzzi 850GT is a 1972 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V twin engine that is longitudinally mounted and has OHV and 2 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 844cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The motorcycle has 2x 36mm Dell’Orto VHB induction, battery with double contact breaker, and an automatic advance that has an electric starter. It has a maximum power of 84 hp and torque of 54.2 ft-lb at 6500 and 5800 rpm respectively. The 5-speed transmission has a final drive of a shaft. The motorcycle has a telescopic fork front suspension, dual shock rear suspension, single 300mm disc front brakes, and drum rear brakes. The tire size for both the front and rear is 4.00-18 and it weighs 211 kg. The fuel capacity is 25 liters or 6.6 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850GT

Year: 1972 –


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 83 x 78 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 2x 36mm Dell’Orto VHB
Ignition: Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 84 hp / 62.6 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 54.2 ft-lb / 7.5 kgf-m @ 5800 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 4.00-18
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dry Weight: 211 kg / 465 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal

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