Moto Guzzi 850T (1973-74)

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