Moto Guzzi V 50III (1981)

The Moto Guzzi V 50III is a motorcycle from 1981 that features a four-stroke, V twin engine with a capacity of 490cc. The engine is longitudinally mounted and has two valves per cylinder with a compression ratio of 10.4:1. The bike is equipped with two Dell’Orto carburetors and a battery-powered inductive ignition system. The V 50III is capable of producing a maximum power of 48 horsepower at 7500 rpm. The bike has a dry single plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The frame is a duplex spine type and is supported by telehydraulic gas forks in the front and a swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers in the rear. The V 50III is equipped with two 260mm discs in the front and a single 235mm disc in the rear, providing efficient braking. The bike has a dry weight of 158 kg and a fuel capacity of 16 liters. Overall, the Moto Guzzi V 50III is a reliable and classic bike that offers a smooth ride and a powerful engine.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 50III

Year: 1981 –
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
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: 3.60-18
Rear Tyre: 4.10-18
Dry Weight: 158 kg / 348 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.3 US gal