| MODEL | MOTO GUZZI 850 T 1973 - 1974 |
| Year | 1973 - 1974 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90 degree V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 844 cc / 51.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 51.0 kW / 68.5 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 7.5 kgf-m / 54.2 ft-lb @ 5800 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery with double contact breaker with automatic advance |
| Induction | 2 x 36 mm VHBT30 Dell'Orto carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 211 kg / 465 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 850 T was Guzzi's big-bore touring V-twin, taking the shaft-driven 90 degree engine out to 844 cc. It used a single front disc and a rear drum, with 18-inch wheels and a large 25-litre tank. It was the forerunner of the 850 T3 with its linked braking system.
