Moto Guzzi 850GT (1970-71)

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The Moto Guzzi 850GT motorcycle was produced during 1970-71, with a four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted engine. Its capacity is 844 cc and the cooling system is air cooled. The compression ratio is 9.2:1 and the induction is 2x 36mm Dell’Orto VHB. The bike’s ignition is battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance and starting is electric. The maximum power on this model is 84 hp / 62.6 kW @ 6500 rpm, and the maximum torque is 54.2 ft-lb / 7.5 kgf-m @ 5800 rpm. With a 5 speed transmission and a final drive shaft, the front suspension is telescopic forks, and the rear is dual shocks. The front brake is a single 300mm disc while the rear brake is a drum. The front and rear tire size is 4.00-18, with a dry weight of 211 kg / 465 lbs and a fuel capacity of 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal. The Moto Guzzi 850GT (1970-71) brings a powerful performance and classic design to the motorcycle scene.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850GT

Year: 1970 – 71


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: 84 hp / 62.6 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 54.2 ft-lb / 7.5 kgf-m @ 5800 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 4.00-18
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dry Weight: 211 kg / 465 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal

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