MOTO GUZZI V850 Eldorado, Riders Handbook

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MOTO GUZZI V850 Eldorado Rider’s Handbook
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Frame
Duplex cradle, tubular structure.
Suspension
Telescopic front fork incorporating hydraulic dampers.
Rear swinging fork with externally adjustable springs.
wheel: WM 3/2.15 x 19".
Tires
Front tire:
solo 1.5 kgs/sq. cm. = 21 p.s.i.
with passenger 1.5 kgs/sq. cm. = 21 p.s.i.
Rear tire:
solo 1.8 kgs/sq. cm. = 25 p.s.i
with passenger 2.0 kgs/sq. cm. = 28 p.s.i
N.B. - The above recommendations is for normal riding (cruising speed). If using
the machine at constant high speed or on motor ways, the above pressures should
be increased by 0.2 kgs/sq. cm. (2.8 p.s.i.).
Brakes
Twin leading shoes front brake operated by hand lever on the right handlebar. Large rear
brake operated on left hand side of machine.
Overall dimensions and weight
Wheelbase 1.470 mts. (about 57.8")
Length 2.245 mts. (about 88.3")
Width .795 mts. (about 32.3")
Height (dry) 1 00 mts. about 32 3"
Minimum ground clearance 0.150 mts. (about 5.9")
curb weight 249 kgs. (about 548 lbs.)
Performance
Maximum permissible speeds in each gear. solo riding:
•
bottom gear 67.936 kms/h (42.22 m.p.h.)
climbability: 86.5%
•
second gear 98.395 kms/h (61.15 m.p.h.)
climbability: 46.6%
•
third gear 131.739 kms/h (81.87 m.p.h.)
climbability: 28.3%
•
fourth gear 164.235 kms/h (102.07 m.p.h.)
climbability: 17.2%
•
fifth gear 193 kms/h (119.95 m.p.h.)
climbability: 8.9%