The Moto Guzzi 500 Falcon (1969-76) is a motorcycle with a single cylinder engine and a capacity of 498.4 cc. Its bore x stroke is 88 x 82 mm and it is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 6.8:1. The bike uses a Dell’Orto VHB 29 A carburetor and has a maximum power of 26.2 hp (19.6 kW) at 4800 rpm. The transmission is four-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension has telescopic forks, and the rear suspension has dual shocks. The front and rear brakes are drum, and the tyres are 3.50 x 18. The bike has a dry weight of 214 kg (472 lbs) and can hold up to 14 litres (3.7 US gal) of fuel.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 500 Nouvo Falcom
| Year | 1969 – 76 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder |
| Capacity | 498.4 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8;1 |
| Induction | Dell’Orto VHB 29 A carburetor |
| Ignition | |
| Starting | |
| Max Power | 26.2 hp / 19.6 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3,50 x 18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3,50 x 18 |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 472 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
