650 GT

1988 Moto Guzzi 650 GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1988 Moto Guzzi 650 GT features a 643 cc (39.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 77.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 650 GT measures 199 kg (439 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 144 km/h (89 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1988 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.