1975 Moto Guzzi 850T with Velorex Sidecar

In 3 Wheels, Italy by Tom WackerLeave a Comment

OK. I admit. I’m a sucker for a sidecar. The idea of putting my doggie in the car with a wad of camping gear and going away is a dream of mine. I suppose that means I need a dog. I really do think I’ll end up with a hack when my legs are too shaky for two wheels.

In 1975 Moto Guzzi introduced the 850T to the American market. The first real attempt at a sport bike, and it was pretty darn good. In fact, many consider the ‘76 T3 the best Guzzi of the 70’s. [Editor’s Note: To them I would say, did you forget about the V7 Sport?] It had 3 disc brakes instead of one that the ‘T’ variant had.

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The 1975 Moto Guzzi 850T was an entirely new model from Guzzi. It featured an 844 CC air cooled four stroke overhead valve longitudinally mounted 90 degree V-twin motor that made a nice 68 HP. Fueled by two Dell‘Ortro carbs, driven by a 5 speed transmission and the legendary Guzzi shaft the 850 T had a top speed of 120 MPH.

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The Velorex 562 car is still in production and is a highly regarded sidecar. With a weight of 164 LBS it is not a flyweight especially when added to the 535 LBS of the 850T. It should make a very manageable cruiser combo.

This particular 1975 Moto Guzzi 850T (VIN: 94031) combo is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is listed as a 15,000 mile survivor that is ready to ride. Recent service and a new rear tire along with the cover for the passenger compartment of the car are listed. The current price is at $3,050 with reserve not met and a ‘Buy it Now’ price of $4,295