Moto Guzzi 850T3 California

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Moto Guzzi 850T3 California
Manufacturer
Production 1975
Engine
Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Ignition Battery with double contact breakers and coils
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes Front: 2x 300mm discs 1 piston calipers
Rear: Single 242mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 3.50-18
Rear Tire 4.10-18
Wheelbase 1473.2 mm / 58 in
Weight 225 kg / 496 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 25 Liters / 6.6 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 1 piston calipers in the front and a Single 242mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The 850T3 California was fitted with a 25 Liters / 6.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 225 kg / 496 lbs. The wheelbase was 1473.2 mm / 58 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Moto Guzzi 850 T3 California









Make Model Moto Guzzi 850 T3 California
Year 1975
Engine Type Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Displacement 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 83 x 78 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.5:1
Lubrication Gear driven oil pump with replaceable full flow oil filter
Induction 2x 30mm Dell'Orto VHB carburetors
Ignition Battery with double contact breakers and coils
Starting Electric
Max Power 68.5 hp / 51.0 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque 54.2 ft-lb / 7.5 kgf-m @ 5800 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks
Front Brakes 2x 300mm discs 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 242mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 3.50-18
Rear Tire 4.10-18
Dimensions Length 2197.1 mm / 86.5 in Width 863.6 mm / 34 in Height 1168.4 mm / 46 in
Wheelbase 1473.2 mm / 58 in
Dry Weight 225 kg / 496 lbs
Fuel Capacity 25 Liters / 6.6 US gal