Fork dimension comparison - drum vs. disc
Moto Guzzi V700, V7 Special, Ambassador, 850 GT, 850 GT California, Eldorado, and 850 California Police models
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Here are some key measurement comparisons that you may find useful.
| Description of measurement | Drum brake fork | Disc brake fork |
|---|---|---|
| Fork shroud length | 352 mm | 375 mm |
| Distance from top of fork shroud to top of triple tree (where the tube sticks up through) | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Fork lower length (center of axle to top of fork lower) | 358 mm | 343 mm |
| Fork tube length (tube only) | 575 mm | 580 mm |
| Damper length (original disc brake damper) | Not applicable | 379 mm |
| Fork length (center of axle to top of fully extended fork tube) | 727 mm | 738 mm |
| Shroud coverage (fork length - fork lower length - distance from top of fork shroud to top of triple tree - fork shroud length) | -17 mm | -12 mm |