850 T 5

1985 Moto Guzzi 850 T 5 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1985 Moto Guzzi 850 T 5 relies on a 844 cc (51.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 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 79.4 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 850 T 5 measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.64 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 199 km/h (124 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1983 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.