Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara: history, specs, pictures

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Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara
Manufacturer Moto Guzzi
Production 1975
Engine single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.0mm x 82.0mm
Top speed 76 mph (123 km/h)
Horse Power 24.41 HP (18.2 KW) @ 4800RPM
Battery 6.9:1
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.50-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Weight  (dry), 219.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Moto Guzzi 500 Sahara was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Moto Guzzi in 1975. It could reach a top speed of 76 mph (123 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 24.41 HP (18.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 82.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The 500 Sahara was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank.