V 50

1979 Moto Guzzi V 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1979 Moto Guzzi V 50 pairs a 490 cc (29.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 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).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1977 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.