Moto Guzzi V 65 (1982)

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The Moto Guzzi V 65 motorcycle was manufactured in 1982 with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV engine that had two valves per cylinder. It was powered by a 643cc engine with a bore x stroke of 80 x 64 mm and had a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The induction system consists of two Dell’Orto PHBH30 carburetors, with an electronic ignition system and electric starting. The maximum power produced by the engine was 52 hp/37.9 kW @ 7050 rpm and maximum torque of 54.4 Nm/40.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm.

The Moto Guzzi V 65 also had a dry single plate clutch and a five-speed transmission, with the final drive being a shaft. The motorcycle had a telescopic fork for its front suspension and a swinging arm with four-way spring preload for the rear suspension. The front brake consisted of two 260mm discs with two-piston calipers, whereas the rear brake used a single 235mm disc with one-piston caliper. It had 100/90-18 tires in the front and 110/90-18 in the rear.

Weighing 165 kg/368 lbs with a fuel capacity of 16 liters/4.2 US gallons, the Moto Guzzi V 65 also featured air cooling for the engine. Overall, this motorcycle was a solid choice for those looking for a reliable, well-equipped bike in the 1980s.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 65

Year: 1982 –


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 643 cc / 39.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 64 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 2x Dell’Orto PHBH30 carburetors
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 52 hp / 37.9 kW @ 7050 rpm
Max Torque: 54.4 Nm / 40.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Dry single plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm, 4-way spring preload

Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 235mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dry Weight: 165 kg / 368 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

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