Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 (1981-85)

The Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 motorcycle was produced from 1981-85 and features a four stroke, 90 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 949cc. It has a bore x stroke of 88 x 78mm, an air-cooled cooling system, and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. Induction is through 2x Dell’Orto VHB30 CD/CS carburetors, and lubrication is done by a pressure pump. Ignition is battery and coil, while starting is electric. The maximum power is 67hp at 6700 rpm and the maximum torque is 64.6 Nm at 5750 rpm. It has a dry multi-plate clutch, a 5-speed transmission, and a shaft final drive. The frame is a duplex cradle that is disassemblable, while the front suspension is telescopic forks and the rear suspension is a swinging fork. The motorcycle has 2x 300mm front discs and a single 242mm rear disc for brakes. The front tire is 100/90 H18 and the rear tire is 110/90 H18. The Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 weighs 220kg and has a fuel capacity of 24 liters.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 1000G5

Year: 1981 – 85

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 949 cc / 57.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 88 x 78 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Induction: 2x Dell’Orto VHB30 CD/CS carburetors

Lubrication: By pressure pump

Ignition: Battery & coil

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 67 hp / 49 kW @ 6700 rpm

Max Torque: 64.6 Nm / 47.7 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm

Clutch: Dry multi plate

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Duplex cradle, disassemblable

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Swinging fork

Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 242mm disc

Front Tyre: 100/90 H18

Rear Tyre: 110/90 H18

Dry Weight: 220 kg / 486 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal