Moto Guzzi NTX 650 (1987-89)

The Moto Guzzi NTX 650 was produced from 1987-89 and featured a four-stroke, 90 degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 644cc. It had two valves per cylinder, was longitudinally mounted, air-cooled, and had a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The bike had electronic ignition, electric starting, and produced 48 horsepower at 7400 rpm, with a maximum torque of 46 Nm at 6000 rpm. The transmission was a five-speed with a chain final drive. The front suspension featured hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear had twin shocks. Braking was provided by a single 260mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the front and one on the rear. The front tire was 3.00-21 while the rear was 4.00-18. The dry weight of the bike was 170 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 32 liters. Fuel consumption averaged 15.0 km/lit, and the bike had a top speed of 164.7 km/h. It could go from 0-100 km/h in 14.2 seconds and had a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.2 seconds at a speed of 145.1 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi NTX 650

Year: 1987 – 89
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 644 cc / 39.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 64 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8;1
Induction: 2x 30mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 48 hp / 35 kW @ 7400 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 44.9 hp / 32.8 kW @ 7300 rpm
Max Torque: 46 Nm / 34 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Twin shocks
Front Brakes: Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.00 -21
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -18
Dry Weight: 170 kg / 375 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 32 Litres / 8.4 US gal
Consumption average: 15.0 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 15.8 m / 44.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.2 sec / 145.1 km/h
Top Speed: 164.7 km/h