Moto Guzzi Cardellino 65: history, specs, pictures

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Moto Guzzi Cardellino 65
Manufacturer
Also called Cardellino 65 Turismo
Production 1954 - 1961
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 42.0mm x 46.0mm
Top Speed 35 mph (56 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Clutch: wet multiplate
Suspension Front: telescopic
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 2.25-20
Rear Tire 2.25-20
Length 74.8 inches (1900 mm)
Width 27.56 inches (700 mm)
Height 35.83 inches (910 mm)
Weight 121.25 pounds (55.0 Kg) (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


The Moto Guzzi Cardellino 65 Turismo was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Moto Guzzi between 1954 and 1961. It could reach a top speed of 35 mph (56 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 42.0mm bore x 46.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 64.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.25-20 front tire and a 2.25-20 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 121.25 pounds (55.0 Kg).