V 65 NTX

1987 Moto Guzzi V 65 NTX Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Moto Guzzi V 65 NTX enduro - offroad motorcycle, Moto Guzzi features a 643 cc (39.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 70 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 65 NTX measures 200 kg (441 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.44 kg per horsepower). The 32-liter (8.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 153 km/h (95 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1987 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.