Moto Guzzi V850GT

Moto Guzzi V850GT
Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Production	1970 - 71
Engine	Four stroke, 90° 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
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes	Front: Single 300mm disc Rear: Drum
Front Tire	4.00-18
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Weight	211 kg / 465 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	25 Liters / 6.6 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 9.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 4.00-18 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The V850GT was fitted with a 25 Liters / 6.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 211 kg / 465 lbs.

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Overview

Moto Guzzi 850GT

Make Model	Moto Guzzi 850GT
Year	1970 - 71
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	9.2:1
Induction	2x 36mm Dell'Orto VHB
Ignition	Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	84 hp / 62.6 kW @ 6500 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	Single 300mm disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	4.00-18
Rear Tire	4.00-18
Dry Weight	211 kg / 465 lbs
Fuel Capacity	25 Liters / 6.6 US gal