Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark II
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Make Model |
Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark II |
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Year |
1978 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke, transverse 90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
844 |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
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Induction |
2x 36mm Dell'Orto VHB |
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Ignition / Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
81 hp 59 kW @ 7600 rpm |
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Max Torque |
73 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
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Transmission / Drive |
5 Speed / shaft |
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Front Suspension |
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Rear Suspension |
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Front Brakes |
2x 310mm discs |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 242mm disc |
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Front Tyre |
3.50 H18 |
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Rear Tyre |
4.10 V18 |
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Dry-Weight |
196 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
22.5 Litres |
| Overview | Motociclismo |
When Moto Guzzi introduced its first V-twin engine in the mid
1960s, it displaced 700 cc and was mounted in a shaft-drive model called the V7.
The engine soon grew to 750 cc, and a performance-oriented model called the
Sport followed.
Further enlargements to the V-twin in the mid 1970s increased displacement to
850 cc, and then to a full liter. Most of these engines were mounted in touring
motorcycles, but in order to capture the attention of the enthusiast market,
Moto Guzzi introduced the LeMans Mk I in 1976.
Like other Moto Guzzis of the period, the LeMans was built on a tubular frame, a
section of which could be unbolted to allow for easy removal of the engine.
It also had a linked braking system where the foot pedal controlled not only the
rear disc, but also one of the twin front discs; the other was activated by the
conventional hand-brake lever.
Unique to the 1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans motorcycle was a bikini fairing, clip-on
handlebars, and distinct badging and trim.
