Moto Guzzi V 35


Picture by Tony Leach

Model / year_______________________________V 35 / 1977-1979

Engine 4-stroke _________90 degree V-twin 66 x 50.6 mm / 346.2 cc 

Compression ratio__________________________________10.8:1

Output______________________________33.6 hp at 8100 rpm

Cylinder head____________________light alloy with valve seat inserts

Cylinder_________________________light alloy with chrome bore

Valve arrangement__________________________parallel overhe ad

Valve gear__________________________push rod and rocker arm

Ipiition____________________________________electronic

Carburettor___________________Dell'Orto VHB 24 FD, VHB 24 FS

V 35 II : Carburettor____________Dell'Orto VHB 26 FD, VHB 26 FS

Lubrication__________________________________lobe pump

Clutch__________________________________dry single plate

Gearbox_____________________foot-change 5-speed constant-mesh

Transmission____________________primary, gears; final drive, shaft

Frame_______________________detachable tubular duplex cradle

meelbase____________________________________1410mm

Front suspension____________________________teledraulic fork

Rear suspension_______________swinging arm with teledraulic dampers

Wheels cast light alloy: front WM 3/1.85 x 18 CP2; rear WM 3/2.15 x 18 CP2

Tyres______________________front, 3.00 -18" R; rear 3.25 -IS" R

Brakes_________________discs: front, d/disc manual-pedal; rear pedal

Weight________________________________________152 kgs

Max speed____________________________________150 km/h

formal consumption______________(Cuna stds.) 3.5 litres per 100 kms

Fuel tank capacity________________________________16.5 litres

Lubricant capacity _________________________________2.2 litres