Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado (1972)

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