Sport · 1950

Dondolino

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56 /100 Balanced

Top Speed

177 km/h

Engine

498 ccm

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Technical Overview

1950 Moto Guzzi Dondolino Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1950 Moto Guzzi Dondolino sport motorcycle, Moto Guzzi relies on a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 88.0 x 82.0 mm (3.5 x 3.2 inches).

On the scales, the Dondolino measures 127 kg (280 lbs) dry. 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.

Engine

Displacement 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)

Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke

Bore x Stroke 88.0 x 82.0 mm (3.5 x 3.2 inches)

Fuel System Carburettor. DellÓrto SSM

Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Ignition Magneto

Transmission

Final Drive Chain (final drive)

Performance

Top Speed 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)

Wheels & Brakes

Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Wheels Spoked

Dimensions & Weight

Dry Weight 127.0 kg (280.0 pounds)

Fuel Capacity 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)

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