Moto Guzzi v 850 T3 California (1977-80)
The Moto Guzzi v 850 T3 California was produced between 1977-1980 and is equipped with a four-stroke, V twin, longitudinally-mounted, OHV, 2-valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 844cc/51.5 cu-in. The engine has a bore x stroke of 83 x 78 mm and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. Induction is managed by two 29mm Dell’Orto VHB carburetors and it’s powered by a battery with double contact breaker with an automatic advance. The motorcycle has an electric starter, produces a maximum power of 68.5 hp/51.0 kW at 7000 rpm, and has a shaft final drive system. Its frame is duplex cradle, Tubaler and suspensions are managed by telescopic forks at the front and dual Koni shocks 5-way preload on the rear. Braking is managed by 2x 300mm discs at the front and a single 242mm disc at the rear. It has a dry weight of 225 kg/494 lbs and is equipped with 3.50 H-18 front tires and 4.10 H-18 rear tires. The Moto Guzzi v 850 T3 California has a fuel capacity of 24 Liters/6.3 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 T3 California
Year: 1977 – 80
Engine: Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 83 x 78 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 2x 29mm Dell’Orto VHB
Ignition: Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 68.5 hp / 51.0 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: NA
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Duplex cradle, Tubaler
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 242mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50 H-18
Rear Tyre: 4.10 H-18
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 494 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
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