Moto Guzzi 850T3 California (1975)

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.

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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