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1978Classic
Moto Guzzi V 50
Key specifications
Engine
490 cc
Power
39 HP
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
4.2 L
Transmission
5-speed
Front brakes
Dual disc
Rear brakes
Single disc
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- Moto Guzzi
- Model
- V 50
- Category
- Naked bike
- Power
- 39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7400 RPM
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Top Speed
- 168.0 km/h (104.4 mph)
- Bore X Stroke
- 74.0 x 57.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Displacement
- 490.00 ccm (29.90 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Air
- Engine Details
- V2, four-stroke
- Valves Per Cylinder
- 2
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Shaft drive (cardan)
- Fuel Capacity
- 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons)
- Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc
- 183.0 kg (403.4 pounds)
- Rear Tyre
- 3.50-18
- Front Tyre
- 3.00-18
- Rear Brakes
- Single disc
- Front Brakes
- Dual disc