V 50 II
1980 Moto Guzzi V 50 II Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Moto Guzzi's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Moto Guzzi V 50 II features a 490 cc (29.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39 HP (28.5 kW) at 7,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 79.6 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 50 II measures 183 kg (403 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.69 kg per horsepower). The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 168 km/h (104 mph).
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