The Moto Guzzi 850T was a motorcycle produced between 1973 and 1974. Its engine was a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin, longitudinally mounted with OHV and 2 valves per cylinder. It had a capacity of 844cc and a bore x stroke of 83 x 78mm. The cooling system of the motorcycle was air-cooled and had a compression ratio of 9.2:1. Its induction consisted of 2x 36mm Dell’Orto VHB and the bike had ignition through battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance. The electric start bike could generate a max power of 68.5 hp / 51.0 kW @ 7000 rpm and 54.2 ft-lb / 7.5 kgf-m @ 5800 rpm max torque. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission system with shaft final drive. Its suspensions, front and rear, include telescopic forks and dual shocks, respectively. The front brake was a single 300mm disc, while the rear had a drum. It had front tyre size of 4.00-18, and the rear had the same size. Its dry weight was 211kg or 465lbs, and its fuel capacity was 25 litres or 6.6 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 T
| Year | 1973 – 74 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 68.5 hp / 51.0 kW @ 7000 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 |
