The Moto Guzzi V 50 was produced between 1977 and 1978, and had a four stroke, 90 degrees V twin engine with a capacity of 490 cc. The engine was longitudinally mounted and had two valves per cylinder, with induction via two 24mm Dell’Orto carburetors. Ignition was battery powered inductive, with a dry single plate clutch and five speed transmission. The bike had a shaft final drive, and a duplex spine type frame. It featured front suspension with telehydraulic gas forks, and rear suspension with a swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers. The front brakes were dual 260mm discs, with a single 235mm disc at the rear. The tires were 3.00-18 at the front and 3.50-18 at the rear. The seat height was 30 inches, and the bike had a dry weight of 152 kg (335 lbs). The fuel capacity was 16 liters (4.2 US gallons). The bike produced a maximum power of 48 hp (35.7 kW) at 7500 rpm, with no listed maximum torque.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 50
| Year | 1977 – 78 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 490 cc / 29.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 57 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Induction | 2x 24mm Dell’Orto carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery powered inductive |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Clutch | Dry single plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Duplex spine type |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic gas forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 235mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Seat Height | 30 in |
| Dry Weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
