Moto Guzzi Alce: history, specs, pictures

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The Moto Guzzi Alce was a single cylinder, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1939 and 1945. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 12.87 HP (9.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 82.0mm bore x 88.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 500.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 4.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Alce was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 394.63 pounds (179.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.28 inches (1455 mm) long.

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Moto Guzzi Alce
Manufacturer
Production 1939 - 1945
Class Sidecar
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 82.0mm x 88.0mm
Top Speed 56 mph (90 km/h)
Horsepower 12.87 HP (9.6 KW) @ 4000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. dellórto
Ignition marelli
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheelbase 57.28 inches (1455 mm)
Weight 394.63 pounds (179.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Moto Guzzi Alce was a single cylinder, four-stroke Sidecar motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi between 1939 and 1945. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 12.87 HP (9.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 82.0mm bore x 88.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 500.0 cubic centimeters.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Alce was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 394.63 pounds (179.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.28 inches (1455 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]