Moto Guzzi V 65C (1982-83)

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The Moto Guzzi V 65C is a motorcycle that was produced between 1982 and 1983. It has a longitudinally mounted, air-cooled, 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 643cc. The engine has two valves per cylinder, is OHV, and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The bike is powered by two Dell’Orto PHBH30 carburetors and an electronic ignition system, which produces a maximum power of 52 horsepower at 7050 rpm and a maximum torque of 54.4 Nm at 6000 rpm. The motorcycle has a dry single plate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a final drive system that uses a shaft. The frame of the bike is a tubular cradle, which is disassemblable, and the motorcycle features a front suspension system with 35mm air-assisted forks and a rear suspension system with dual air-charged shocks. The front brakes have two 260mm discs and two piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 235mm disc and a two-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 170 kg and a fuel capacity of 16 litres. It features a 100/90 V18 front tire and a 130/90 V16 rear tire. The average fuel consumption rate is 52 mpg, and it can travel a quarter-mile in 14.7 seconds at a speed of 87.7 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 65C

Year: 1982 – 83


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 643 cc / 39.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 64 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 2x Dell’Orto PHBH30 carburetors
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 52 hp / 37.9 kW @ 7050 rpm
Max Torque: 54.4 Nm / 40.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Dry single plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Tubular cradle, disassemblable
Front Suspension: 35mm Air assisted forks, 140mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension: Dual air charged shock, 79mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 235mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 V16
Dry Weight: 170 kg / 375 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 52 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.7 sec / 87.7 mph

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