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<blockquote data-quote="BikerJoe" data-source="post: 182173" data-attributes="member: 4955"><p>1955 Moto Guzzi dustbin fairing V8</p><p></p><p>Class Grand Prix racing motorcycle</p><p>Engine 499 cc (30.5 cu in) (44 x 41 mm) 4-stroke V8</p><p>liquid cooled, DOHC, 8 Dell'Orto 20 mm carburettors</p><p>Top speed 275 km/h (171 mph)[1]</p><p>Power 78 hp (58 kW) at 12000 rpm</p><p>Transmission choice of 4, 5 or 6 gears</p><p>Brakes drum</p><p>Tires Front: 2.75" x 19"</p><p>Rear: 3.00" x 20</p><p>Weight 148 kg (326 lb) (dry)</p><p>water-cooled, 500 cc (31 cu in) V-8 motorcycle — with dual overhead cams and a separate carburetor for each of the eight cylinders. Weighing only 45 kg (99 lb) (overall bike weight 148 kg (326 lb)), its miniaturized components tightly packaged, the engine produced an unprecedented 78 hp (58 kW) at 12000 rpm. The motorcycle proved capable of achieving 172 mph (280 km/h)—20 years before the speed was reached again in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.[1]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BikerJoe, post: 182173, member: 4955"] 1955 Moto Guzzi dustbin fairing V8 Class Grand Prix racing motorcycle Engine 499 cc (30.5 cu in) (44 x 41 mm) 4-stroke V8 liquid cooled, DOHC, 8 Dell'Orto 20 mm carburettors Top speed 275 km/h (171 mph)[1] Power 78 hp (58 kW) at 12000 rpm Transmission choice of 4, 5 or 6 gears Brakes drum Tires Front: 2.75" x 19" Rear: 3.00" x 20 Weight 148 kg (326 lb) (dry) water-cooled, 500 cc (31 cu in) V-8 motorcycle — with dual overhead cams and a separate carburetor for each of the eight cylinders. Weighing only 45 kg (99 lb) (overall bike weight 148 kg (326 lb)), its miniaturized components tightly packaged, the engine produced an unprecedented 78 hp (58 kW) at 12000 rpm. The motorcycle proved capable of achieving 172 mph (280 km/h)—20 years before the speed was reached again in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.[1] [/QUOTE]
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