The Moto Guzzi 850 T California motorcycle was produced from 1974-75, featuring a four-stroke, V-twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV engine with a capacity of 844cc. The engine had a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and was cooled by air. The bike had an electric starter and could produce a maximum power of 55 hp at 7000 rpm. The transmission had 5 speeds and the bike had a shaft final drive. The frame was a duplex cradle tubular design, and the front suspension featured telescopic forks. The rear suspension was dual Koni shocks with 5-way preload. The front brakes were a single disc, while the rear brakes were a drum design. The bike had a dry weight of 225 kg and a fuel capacity of 22.5 liters. The front tire was a 3.50 H-18, while the rear was a 4.10 H-18.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 T California
| Year | 1974 – 75 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Single disc |
| 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 |
