V 35 III

1986 Moto Guzzi V 35 III Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1986 Moto Guzzi V 35 III pairs a 346 cc (21.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 7,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 78 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 V 35 III measures 173 kg (381 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.41 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1986 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.