Moto Guzzi 850 California (1974-75)
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
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