Moto Guzzi 850T3 California (1975)

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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

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