The Moto Guzzi V 65 motorcycle was manufactured in 1982 with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV engine that had two valves per cylinder. It was powered by a 643cc engine with a bore x stroke of 80 x 64 mm and had a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The induction system consists of two Dell’Orto PHBH30 carburetors, with an electronic ignition system and electric starting. The maximum power produced by the engine was 52 hp/37.9 kW @ 7050 rpm and maximum torque of 54.4 Nm/40.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm.
The Moto Guzzi V 65 also had a dry single plate clutch and a five-speed transmission, with the final drive being a shaft. The motorcycle had a telescopic fork for its front suspension and a swinging arm with four-way spring preload for the rear suspension. The front brake consisted of two 260mm discs with two-piston calipers, whereas the rear brake used a single 235mm disc with one-piston caliper. It had 100/90-18 tires in the front and 110/90-18 in the rear.
Weighing 165 kg/368 lbs with a fuel capacity of 16 liters/4.2 US gallons, the Moto Guzzi V 65 also featured air cooling for the engine. Overall, this motorcycle was a solid choice for those looking for a reliable, well-equipped bike in the 1980s.
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 65
Year: 1982 –
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 643 cc / 39.2 cu-in
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