MOTO GUZZI V 65 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The House of Mandello del Lario has designed the 1987 MY Moto Guzzi V 65 Lario to fit the needs of riders who want a race-ready production naked machine. As opposed to the base V 65, it boasts a higher power output, as well as tweaked suspension settings and a more aggressive and modern overall design. In the tech/engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin powerplant mated to a five-speed gearbox, and can produce a claimed 60 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque.

To create their new 643cc twin, Guzzi designers increased the 490cc vee's bore by six mill and its stroke by seven, which means that like all good Guzzis, it's still well oversquare. Trouble is that the bigger you build an opposed-cylinder twin, the more disposed it is to doing an impression of a road-drill at low revs, and the V65 has more in common with the lumpy 850 and 950 Guzzis than the comparatively smooth 350 and 500s.

The 1986 MY Moto Guzzi V 65 Lario boasts a higher power output, as opposed to the base V 65, without adding extra weight, as well as a more bold and aggressive overall design, which is sure to appeal to younger Moto Guzzi fans. Its air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin powerhouse is mated to a five-speed gearbox, and can produce a claimed 60 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque.

For riders who want a more gritty alternative to the acclaimed V 50, the House of Mandello del Lario has designed the 1985 MY Moto Guzzi V 65. It shares the same chassis and suspension package as its V 50 sibling, the main difference being its engine. It comes with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 52 horsepower and 54 Nm of torque.

The 1985 MY Moto Guzzi V 65 Lario is one of the most powerful and race-ready production motorcycles ever to be produced by the House of Mandello del Lario. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 60 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque. In addition, it has a bolder overall design, as opposed to the base V 65, with its rims painted in red and blacked-out accents throughout the machine.

The House of Mandello del Lario has designed a more powerful, maneuverable and more aggressive-looking version of the V 65, in the embodiment of the 1984 MY Moto Guzzi V 65 Lario. It addresses riders with a taste for more bold machines, as well as machines able to deliver the occasional adrenaline rush. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 60 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque.

The 1984 MY Moto Guzzi V 65 comes standard with a number of features which increase its desirability, such as the two-up seat, the dual rear shock absorbers, the telescopic front forks and the pillion grab rails. In the tech/engine department, it boasts an air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin engine paired to a five-speed gearbox, and can produce a claimed 52 horsepower and 54 Nm of torque.

To create their new 643cc twin, Guzzi designers increased the 490cc vee's bore by six mill and its stroke by seven, which means that like all good Guzzis, it's still well oversquare. Trouble is that the bigger you build an opposed-cylinder twin, the more disposed it is to doing an impression of a road-drill at low revs, and the V65 has more in common with the lumpy 850 and 950 Guzzis than the comparatively smooth 350 and 500s.

The House of Mandello del Lario has designed the 1983 MY Moto Guzzi V 65 as a more powerful alternative to the acclaimed V 50 series. It comes with a more powerful, air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, which can produce 52 horsepower and 54 Nm of torque. In addition, the low-maintenance shaft drive, the twin-spoked wheels, and the two-up seat only add to the desirability of this machine.

The 1982 MY Moto Guzzi V 65 has been designed as a more powerful alternative to its V 50 sibling. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 52 horsepower and 54 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes standard with a dual seat, which means it can be enjoyed even two-up, and can be fitted with a host of accessories to fit every rider's needs.

The 1981 Moto Guzzi V 65 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 643cc, V-twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 52 horsepower and 54 Nm of torque. It addresses the more nostalgic among Moto Guzzi fans, with design elements inspired directly from the 60's cafe racers. In addition, it comes with the perks of modern technology, and boasts an increased rider comfort, thanks to its dual shock rear suspension.