The Moto Guzzi 850 T California motorcycle was produced from 1972-73. It has a four stroke, V twin engine mounted longitudinally with 2 valves per cylinder and Dell’Orto VHB induction. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and produces a maximum power of 55hp at 7000rpm. The transmission is 5-speed and the final drive is a shaft. The bike has a duplex cradle, tubaler frame and telescopic forks for front suspension. Dual Koni shocks offer a 5-way preload for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum and the bike weighs 225kg with a fuel capacity of 22.5 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 T California
| Year | 1972 – 73 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 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 29mm Dell’Orto VHB |
| Ignition | Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 55 hp / 40..0 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Duplex cradle, Tubaler |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 H-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10 H-18 |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 494 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
