Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
In 1971, Moto Guzzi set a sales record with their 750cc Ambassador – which meant that the company had a lot riding on the successor: the 850cc Eldorado.
In addition to the larger motor, the Eldorado got an extra gear in the transmission (up to five). Moto Guzzi’s American importer, Mike Berliner, wanted to take on the Harley-Davidson FLH and the Eldorado was well-suited for that. Both bikes produced about 65 horsepower but the Guzzi did it with a much smaller engine (850cc vs 1200), plus it was cheaper, sportier, and weighed nearly 200 pounds less!
Manufactured in January of 1972, this example is VIN: 50426VP, Engine #: 50426VP.
The odometer shows 38,871 miles, however the speedometer/odometer is internally seized so true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, install a new battery, replace fuel lines, install new petcocks, install a new inner tube for the rear tire, install a new air filter and airbox rubber, replace the spark plugs, rebuild the carbs, and send the fuel tank out to be professionally cleaned and lined. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Professionally Lined
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Shaft Drive
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: N/A
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: Drum
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: Drum
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 32/08
Tire Date Code Rear: 17/03
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.79V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.90V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: Approx. 2 miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Tires are aged
-Speedometer/Odometer not working (internally seized)
->Speedometer cable removed
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Tires
Modifications:
Bar end mirrors.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Gold Seal tires with date codes of 1708 and 3208.
The tires have cracks and will need to be replaced.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Moto Guzzi is offered on a clean California title. It is believed to be on Planned Non-Operation registration status with fees of $153 to bring the registration current through November 2026.
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