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.

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