Moto Guzzi V 65SP, 1984 The Moto Guzzi V65 SP seemed to be the right bike for me after the Honda CX 500 Custom. Just sporty enough, without being a sports bike. The 650 engine was not that powerful, but had the torque I wanted and the handlebar fairing combined with the side panels gave decent protection against wind and weather. My V65 SP was a 1983 model, and became mine on the 6th of June 1984.
The first updates took place at once and throttle- and clutch wires, extra fuses and a H4 headlight reflector was bought straight away. Only a week old the SP was equipped with A Denfeld carrier and side bags. The Moto Guzzi had been on the road for only ten days when it went to the workshop for the first repair and the electrical charging system was fixed.
In the first week of July we started our holiday ride to Italy. This bike was a dream come through compared to the Suzuki GS 400 and Honda CBX 550. Lots of room, a higher level of comfort and the right engine for 130 mph cruising. But already after a week the small problems started. The engine didn’t run cleanly and I checked the fuel system. The next day was problem was still there. A visit to a workshop and a new condenser solved the misfiring problem. But the noise from the rear differential, which had started south of Rome, was still with us.
There were many visits to the workshop after the end of our tour to Italy and I did some upgrades. A mounted new Koni shockabsorbers, Piranha electronic ignition system and a stabilizer on the front fork. But I was not used to all this small things going wrong, and didn’t enjoy the rides on the SP. On the third of September sold the V65 SP. The odometer showed 8600 km.
SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 2-cylinder four-stroke. Air cooled. 2 carburettors. Compression: 10,0:1. Bore x stroke: 80 x 64 mm. Cylinder volume: 643 ccm. Power: 49 hp at 6900 rpm. Transmission: 5-speed. Shaft. Fuel capacity: 15,5 litres. Frame: Steel. Tyres: 100/90-18 front, 110/90-18 rear. Brakes: Two discs and callipers with one piston front. One disc, rear. Weight (wet): 192 kg. Top speed: 175 km/h.
It's not hard to get to most of what you'll need to be working on, and the parts are generally well enough built that there are few throw-away things on the motorcycle. A Guzzi is reliable. If you're squeamish about taking this obscure motorcycle on a long trip, don't be. These are very reliable motorcycles.
Traditionally Guzzi engines last a very long time. Many would say that 15k miles is just about run in nicely! There's lots of very high mileage Guzzis out there and I know some owners are concerned the V7 mileometer can't read higher than 99,999 so at that point they will have to buy a new speedo!
Established in 1921 in Mandello del Lario, Italy, the company is noted for its historic role in Italy's motorcycling manufacture, its prominence worldwide in motorcycle racing, and industry innovations—including the first motorcycle centre stand, wind tunnel and eight-cylinder engine.
Additionally, keep some free play in the clutch cable to prevent it from dragging or not disengaging fully. Moto Guzzi clutches can last 20K miles (if you're extremely rough on them) or well over 100K miles with care and maintenance.
In spite of this, the V65 Magna appeared from 1986 to 1989 in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest production motorcycle with a "design speed" of 278 to 283 km/h (173 to 176 mph).
The V65 Magna was one of the fastest bikes of the '80s with 116 HP & 125 MPH quarter-mile timing. Magna's theoretical top speed was 160 MPH but realistically hit 140 MPH due to traction issues.
Yamaha YZF-R6 is among the fastest 600cc motorcycles due to its highest speed of 175 miles per hour (282 kilometers/h). And Kawasaki ZX-6R is the second-fastest 600cc motorbike that has the capacity to reach speeds of 158 mph (255 kilometers/h).
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