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Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III Mark

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Make Model

Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark III

Year

1983

Engine

Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder

Capacity

844 cc / 51.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 83 x 78 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Lubrication Pressure pump

Induction

2x 36mm Dell'Orto carburetors with accelerator pump, with air filtering and inlet silencer

Ignition 

Battery and coil
Starting Electric

Max Power

76 hp  / 56 kW @ 7700 rpm

Max Torque

74.5 Nm / 54.9 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm
Clutch Dry with double disc

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Shaft
Frame Duplex cradle, disasemblable

Front Suspension

35mm Telescopic air assisted forks
Front Wheel Travel 140 mm / 5.5 in

Rear Suspension

Dual charged shocks, spring preload adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel 94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheels Light alloy casting

Front Brakes

2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 242mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre

100/90 V18

Rear Tyre

110/90 V18

Dry Weight

206 kg / 454 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

25 Litres / 6.0 US gal

Consumption Average

43.5 mpg

Standing ¼ Mile  

12.6 sec / 106.3 mph

Top Speed

132 mph
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