Moto Guzzi V50 Police

Moto Guzzi V50 Police
Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Production	1980 -
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	10.4:1
Ignition	Battery powered inductive
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Duplex spine type
Suspension	Front: Telehydraulic gas forks Rear: Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers
Brakes	Front: 2x 260mm discs Rear: Single 235mm disc
Front Tire	3.60-18
Rear Tire	4.10-18
Weight	158 kg / 348 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	16 Liters / 4.3 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.4:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Dry single plate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.60-18 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 260mm discs in the front and a Single 235mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic gas forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers. The V50 Police was fitted with a 16 Liters / 4.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 158 kg / 348 lbs.

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Overview

Moto Guzzi V 50 Police

Make Model	Moto Guzzi V 50 Police
Year	1980 -
Engine Type	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement	490 cc / 29.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	74 x 57 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	10.4:1
Induction	2x 24mm Dell'Orto carburetors
Ignition	Battery powered inductive
Starting	Electric
Max Power	48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	NA
Clutch	Dry single plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Frame	Duplex spine type
Front Suspension	Telehydraulic gas forks
Rear Suspension	Swinging arm fork with hydraulic gas shock absorbers
Front Brakes	2x 260mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 235mm disc
Front Tire	3.60-18
Rear Tire	4.10-18
Dry Weight	158 kg / 348 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16 Liters / 4.3 US gal