Dondolino

1946 Moto Guzzi Dondolino Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's sport motorcycle platform, the 1946 Moto Guzzi Dondolino features a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 33 HP (24.1 kW) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 66.3 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 Dondolino measures 127 kg (280 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,470 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 177 km/h (110 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1946 to 1951, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.