Moto Guzzi V 50 (1977-78)

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.

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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