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49/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.26 hp/kg
Top Speed
172 km/h
Torque
52 Nm
Engine
643 ccm
Technical Overview
1984 Moto Guzzi V 65 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1984 Moto Guzzi V 65 C utilizes a 643 cc (39.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52 HP (38 kW) at 6,900 rpm while maximum torque reaches 52 Nm (38.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 80.9 HP per liter and a 900 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (6,900 rpm), 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 65 C measures 199 kg (439 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.83 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 172 km/h (107 mph).
Specific Output
80.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.83 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–6,900 rpm
Engine
Displacement643.0 ccm (39.24 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power52.0 HP (38.0 kW)) @ 6900 RPM
Torque52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
