Moto Guzzi V 65C (1984-85)

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