The Moto Guzzi V 65C is a 1984-85 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V twin engine that is longitudinally mounted and has OHV with two valves per cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 643 cc/39.2 cu-in with a bore x stroke of 80 x 64 mm and a 10.0:1 compression ratio. The motorcycle has 2x Dell’Orto PHBH30 carburetors and electronic ignition. The max power output is 52 hp/37.9 kW @ 7050 rpm and the max torque is 54.4 Nm/40.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm. The bike is equipped with a dry single plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with shaft final drive. The chassis features a tubular cradle that is disassemblable for maintenance. The motorcycle has a 35mm air-assisted front suspension with 140/5.5 in of wheel travel, and a dual air-charged shock in the rear with 79mm/3.1 in of travel. The front brakes are 2x 260mm discs with 2 piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 235mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The front and rear tires measure 100/90 V18 and 130/90 V16 respectively. The dry weight of the bike is 170 kg/375 lbs and the fuel capacity is 16 liters/4.2 US gal, with an average consumption of 52 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time for the bike is 14.7 sec/87.7 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 65C
| Year | 1984 – 85 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual air charged shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 79 mm / 3.1 in |
| 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 |
