Segment: Touring
Production years: 1978, 1979
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The 1979 MY Moto Guzzi 850 T 3 California sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 844cc, V-twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 68 horsepower. It has been designed to be in direct competition with the Harley Davidson Electra Glide FLH 80 on the American market, and addresses classic cruiser fans who want a machine able to go the extra mile.
MOTO GUZZI 850 T 3 California 1978-1979
MOTO GUZZI 850 T 3 California 850
| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin | Displacement: | 844 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.3x3.1 in OR 84 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | Horsepower: | 68/7000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | carburetor 2x32mm DellOrto VHB |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | dual shocks | Front Brake: | dual 300 mm discs, 1-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 242 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 476 lbs OR 216 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 6.3 gallons OR 23.8 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.50-18 | Rear: | 4.10-18 |
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