Moto Guzzi 850T4 (1980-82)

The Moto Guzzi 850 T4 motorcycle was produced from 1980 to 1982. It features a 90 degree V twin engine, longitudinally mounted with two valves per cylinder and OHV technology. The engine has a 844 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The motorcycle is air-cooled and uses 2x 30mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors for induction. It has an electric starter and produces 68.5 hp of power at 7000 rpm and 54.2 ft-lb of torque at 5800 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed gearbox and the final drive is a shaft. The front suspension features Paioli telescopic air-assisted forks with dual Koni adjustable rear suspension for preload. The front brakes consist of 2x 300mm discs with 1 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 242mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle has 110/90 V16 and 130/90 V18 tires for front and rear respectively, a dry weight of 219 kg and a wet weight of 230 kg. It can hold up to 23 liters of fuel in its tank, which has a capacity of 6.0 US gallons.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 T4

Year: 1980 – 82

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

Induction: 2x 30mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors

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: Paioli telescopic air assisted

Rear Suspension: Dual Koni adjustable for preload.

Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 242mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 110/90 V16

Rear Tyre: 130/90 V18

Dry Weight: 219 kg / 482.8 lbs

Wet Weight: 230 kg / 507 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal