Moto Guzzi 400GTS (1974)

The Moto Guzzi 400GTS is a classic motorcycle from 1974 with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, OHV engine that has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 397.2 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.2:1 and is cooled by air. The motorcycle features 4x 20mm Dell’Orto VHB carbs for induction and has battery induction for ignition. It has a maximum power of 40 hp at 9000 rpm and a max torque. The transmission is a 5 speed and the final drive is located at the rear. It has a telescopic hydraulic front suspension and a swinging fork and shock absorbers at the rear. Front braking is located on a single 300mm disc (drum for earlier models), with the rear brake featuring a single 160mm drum. The front tyre size is 3.00-18 and the rear tyre size is 3.50-18. The dry weight of the Moto Guzzi 400GTS totals 175 kg or 386 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 17 litres or 4.5 US gallons. Overall, the Moto Guzzi 400GTS boasts impressive specs for its time and remains a popular classic motorcycle among enthusiasts.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi 400GTS

Year: 1974

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 397.2 cc / 24.2 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 50 x 50.6mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.2:1

Induction: 4x 20mm Dell’Orto VHB carbs

Ignition: Battery induction

Starting:

Max Power: 40 hp / 29.8 Kw @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque:

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive:

Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic forks.

Rear Suspension: Swinging fork and shock absorbers.

Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc (drum earlier model)

Rear Brakes: Single 160mm drum

Front Tyre: 3.00 -18

Rear Tyre: 3.50 -18

Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal