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V 65 TT

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48 /100 Balanced
Power
45 HP
Top Speed
156 km/h
Engine
643 ccm

1986 Moto Guzzi V 65 TT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1986 Moto Guzzi V 65 TT allround motorcycle, Moto Guzzi pairs a 643 cc (39.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 TT measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.09 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 156 km/h (97 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1984 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
70 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.09 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 643.0 ccm (39.24 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Compression 9.8:1
Bore x Stroke 80.0 x 64.0 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 156.0 km/h (96.9 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.00-21
Rear Tyre 4.00-18
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 184.0 kg (405.7 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons)
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