Moto Guzzi V 65SP (1979)
The Moto Guzzi V 65SP is a 1979 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90 degree V-twin engine that’s longitudinally mounted and equipped with OHV and 2 valves per cylinder. Its engine has a capacity of 643 cc or 39.2 cu-in with a bore x stroke of 80 x 64 mm. The motorcycle has air-cooling and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It is equipped with 2x Dell’Orto PHBH30 carburetors for induction and electronic ignition. It has a starting system with an electric motor to deliver up to 52 hp or 37.9 kW at 7,050 rpm and 54.4 Nm or 40.1 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm of torque. The clutch is dry single-plate with a 5-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The front suspension system consists of telescopic forks with 35mm air-assisted forks and 140 mm wheel travel while the rear suspension has dual air-charged shock absorbers and 75 mm wheel travel. It has a front disc brake system with two 260 mm discs and 2-piston calipers, and a rear brake system with a single 235 mm disc and 1-piston caliper. The motorcycle has 100/90-18 front and 110/90-18 rear tires with a dry weight of 165 kg or 363 lbs and a fuel capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 65SP
Year: 1979 –
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
Front Suspension: 35mm Air assisted forks, 140mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Dual air charged shock, 75mm wheel travel.
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 / 363 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
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