The Moto Guzzi V 50 Monza is a motorcycle produced in 1981-1982 with a longitudinally-mounted, 90-degree V twin, air-cooled engine with a capacity of 490cc. It has two carburetors, electronic ignition, and delivers 48 horsepower and 10.4:1 compression. The transmission is a 5-speed manual and chains power to the rear wheel via a drive shaft. The Monza’s front suspension includes Telehydraulic gas forks, while the rear suspension is a swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers. Braking is a combination of front double discs and a single rear disc. The Monza tips the scales at 160kg, with a fuel capacity of 16 litres, and has a fuel-consumption average of 43.7 mpg. It can reach a top speed of 107 mph and travel the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 50 Monza
| Year | 1981 – 82 |
|---|---|
| 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 28mm Dell’Orto PHBH carbs |
| 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 |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic gas forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | 2x 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 235mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight | 160 kg / 353 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 43.7 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.3 sec / 91.3 mpg |
| Top Speed | 107 mph |
