Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 28th October from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 29th October from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1987 Moto Guzzi V35 111
No Reserve
Registration No: D164 XCH
Frame No: PY12009
MOT: Exempt
Offered from a small private collection
Reputedly in single ownership until 2006, with four owners from new
A well-mannered lightweight machine, ideal for town use
The original Moto Guzzi V35 appeared in 1978, and evolved through the V35 II before the V35 III succeeded it in 1985. Powered by a 346cc air-cooled V-twin engine with a five-speed transmission and shaft final drive, the V35 III was heavily restyled from the II and benefitted from twin rear shock absorbers. Telescopic forks were used at the front, with twin 260mm brake discs, while the rear used swing-arm suspension and carried a single 235mm disc. Equipped with twin Dell’Orto carburettors, the V35 III produced a claimed 35bhp at 8, 100rpm and 20ft lbs of torque at 6, 500rpm, and remained in production until 1990.
This 1987 V35 III was purchased by the vendor in 2020 to fulfil his need for a lighter motorcycle, and it proved ideal – he has found it a delightfully easy machine to wheel around and place on its stand. However, he has now decided to give up riding altogether on health grounds, hence it is reluctantly offered for sale. Having been out of use since last year, a few basic checks and minimal recommissioning will be required before it goes back on the road. It is supplied with the current V5C, a handbook and keys.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
