The Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado is a 1972 motorcycle with a four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted engine. With a capacity of 844cc, 2 valves per cylinder, and a compression ratio of 9.2:1, it features 2x 36mm Dell’Orto VHB induction and a battery with double contact breaker ignition. The maximum power output is 64.5 hp @ 6500 rpm, with max torque of 54.2 ft-lb / 7.5 kgf-m @ 5800 rpm. The motorcycle has a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive, and weighs 320 kg / 705 lbs with a fuel capacity of 23 litres / 6.1 US gal. The front and rear brakes are both 8.7in x 1.7in drum, and the front suspension consists of telehydraulic forks with 2-way damping while the rear suspension is a swing-arm with 3-way adjustable shocks. The front and rear tyres are both 4.00-18, and the seat height is 31 in. The standing 1/4 mile time is 14 seconds at 94 mph, and the top speed is 115 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado
| Year | 1972 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees 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 36mm Dell’Orto VHB |
| Ignition | Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 64.5 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 54.2 ft-lb / 7.5 kgf-m @ 5800 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 11.42 2nd 7.92 3rd 5.98 4th 4.96 5th 4.28 |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks, 2-way damping |
| Rear Suspension | Swing-arm with 3-way adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | 8.7in x 1.7in Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 8.7in x 1.7in Drum |
| Front Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Seat Height | 31 in |
| Wet-weight | 320 kg / 705 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14. sec / 94 mp/h |
| Top Speed | 115 mph |
