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Cardellino 65 Turismo

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32 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
56 km/h
Engine
64 ccm

1961 Moto Guzzi Cardellino 65 Turismo Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1961 Moto Guzzi Cardellino 65 Turismo pairs a 64 cc (3.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 42.0 x 46.0 mm (1.7 x 1.8 inches) with a 5.5:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the Cardellino 65 Turismo measures 55 kg (121 lbs) dry.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1954 to 1961, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 64.0 ccm (3.91 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Compression 5.5:1
Bore x Stroke 42.0 x 46.0 mm (1.7 x 1.8 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 56.0 km/h (34.8 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 55.0 kg (121.3 pounds)
Overall Height 910 mm (35.8 inches)
Overall Length 1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall Width 700 mm (27.6 inches)
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