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 |
