Moto Guzzi California 850 T

Moto Guzzi California 850 T
Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Production	1972 - 73
Engine	Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Ignition	Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Duplex cradle, Tubaler
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload
Brakes	Front: Drum Rear: Drum
Front Tire	3.50 H-18
Rear Tire	4.10 H-18
Weight	225 kg / 494 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	22.5 Liters / 6.0 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50 H-18 front tire and a 4.10 H-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload. The California 850 T was fitted with a 22.5 Liters / 6.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 225 kg / 494 lbs.

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Overview

Moto Guzzi 850V California

Make Model	Moto Guzzi 850 T California
Year	1972 - 73
Engine Type	Four stroke, 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	9.2:1
Induction	2x 29mm Dell'Orto VHB
Ignition	Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	55 hp / 40..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	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	3.50 H-18
Rear Tire	4.10 H-18
Dry Weight	225 kg / 494 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22.5 Liters / 6.0 US gal