The Moto Guzzi V 50 II was a 490 cc motorcycle produced in 1979-80. It had a four stroke, 90 degrees V twin engine with a capacity of 29.9 cu-in and a compression ratio of 10.8:1. The bike had two 24mm Dell’Orto carburetors and battery-powered inductive ignition, starting with electric power. The maximum power output of the V 50 II was 48 hp / 35.7 kW at 7500 rpm with no information provided for maximum torque.
The motorcycle featured a dry single plate clutch, 5-speed transmission, and shaft final drive. It had a duplex spine type frame, telehydraulic gas forks for both front and rear suspension, and disc brakes for both front (2x 270mm discs) and rear (single 235mm disc). For tyres, the V 50 II had a 3.60-18 for the front and 4.10-18 for the rear.
The dry weight of the motorcycle was 158 kg / 348 lbs, and it had a 16-litre / 4.3 US gal fuel capacity. The Moto Guzzi V 50 II has an average consumption of 54 mpg, with a standing 1/4 mile of 15.0 sec/89 mph and a top speed of 103 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 50 II
| Year | 1979 – 80 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic gas forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | 2x 270mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 235mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.60-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| Dry Weight | 158 kg / 348 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 54 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.0 sec / 89 mph |
| Top Speed | 103 mph |
