The Moto Guzzi 850T3 California is a motorcycle produced in 1975. It is powered by a longitudinally mounted, air-cooled, 844cc V-twin engine that delivers a maximum power of 68.5 horsepower at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 54.2 ft-lb at 5800 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed gearbox with shaft final drive. The California also has telescopic forks for the front suspension and dual shocks for the rear suspension. It is equipped with front and rear disc brakes and 18-inch tires. The California has a length of 2197.1mm, width of 863.6mm, and height of 1168.4mm, with a wheelbase of 1473.2mm and a dry weight of 225kg. The fuel tank capacity is 25 liters, or 6.6 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 T3 California
| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Gear driven oil pump with replaceable full flow oil filter |
| Induction | 2x 30mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery with double contact breakers and coils |
| 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 | 2x 300mm discs 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 242mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2197.1 mm / 86.5 in Width 863.6 mm / 34 in Height 1168.4 mm / 46 in |
| Wheelbase | 1473.2 mm / 58 in |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |
