Sport · 1961
Cardellino 73
MotoLibrary Score
34 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
70 km/h
Engine
73 ccm
Technical Overview
1961 Moto Guzzi Cardellino 73 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Moto Guzzi's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1961 Moto Guzzi Cardellino 73 utilizes a 73 cc (4.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout.
On the scales, the Cardellino 73 measures 55 kg (121 lbs) dry.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1957 to 1961, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 73.0 ccm (4.45 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor. DellÓrto
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate
Performance
Top Speed 70.0 km/h (43.5 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 55.0 kg (121.3 pounds)
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Handling
Very lightweight — easy to handle
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