1978 Moto Guzzi Lemans

MOTO GUZZI 850 Le Mans Mark 1 (1976 - 1978) Segment: Sport Touring The heart of the bike is an 844cc engine which, breathing through twin 36 mm carburetors produces a very healthy 81hp at 7600 rpm.

1978 moto guzzi lemans. THE BIKE SPECIALISTS TRADING STANDARDS AWARD WINNERS Here we have for sale an absolutely beautiful Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1. Ours is a very early UK example of the Italian classic therefore is actually one of less than 2700 produced pre-modification in September 1978 increasing its desirability! 1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans mkI Frame no. VP74848 Engine no. VE*074848* An engine design that originated in the late 1940s, Moto Guzzi's venerable 90-degree v-twin – 2-valve, four-stroke, air cooled and shaft drive - is still around today powering the latest generation of superbikes from Mandello del Lario. The first motorcycle to use this. 1978 MOTO GUZZI 850 LEMANS I COLLECT, IDE OR SHOW READYstock bike starts, uns & drive perfectly inevery way. matching frame & engine# s nodisappointments!GROUND UP RESTORATIONREBUILT 36 MM DELLORTOSK& The 1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans motorcycle was a special mix of V-twin power and Italian style. It had a unique braking system where the foot pedal controlled the front and rear brakes along with the hand brake. See pictures and learn about the Moto Guzzi LeMans.

1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans. Country: Italy Engine: Air-cooled, transverse 90º V-twin, four stroke Ignition: Battery and coil Bore x Stroke: 83 x 78mm Displacement: 844cc Valves: Overhead, pushrod activated Fuel system: Twin Dell'Orto 36mm carburetors Transmission: Five speed, shaft final drive Suspension: Front telescopic forks, rear twin shock Brakes: Front twin disc, rear single disc, rear. The Moto Guzzi Le Mans is a sports motorcycle first manufactured in 1976 by Italian company Moto Guzzi.It was named after the 24-hour motorcycle endurance race at Le Mans in France. The Le Mans designation was first used for an 850 prototype, based on the V7, displayed at Premio Varrone in late 1972. The 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans and all other motorcycles made 1894-2020. Specifications. Pictures. Rating. Discussions. 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans 1 by Brian · September 9, 2013 This 1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans 1 may be from Italy, but there is something about the Red and Black combination which makes it more then just an Italian bike.

1976, to keep pace with the superbike wars then taking place between the major manufacturers, Moto Guzzi introduced the LeMans, with a bump from 750 to 850cc’s. Chrome-lined cylinders and high-compression pistons set it apart from its more pedestrian stable-mates from Guzzi. The bike made 71hp at the wheel, giving it a top speed of about 130. 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. History of the 1976-1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Lemans In the world of Moto Guzzis, the 1976 Moto Guzzi Le Mans is probably the one to have above all others. It features all of the simple elegance of the 1970s, and predates the angularity of the 1979 Mk 2, the 1982 Mk 3, and the unfortunate 1985 Mk 4 with its 16-inch front wheel. But beneath the skin, Moto Guzzi had been reworking the bike in dozens of subtle, and not so subtle ways. However, the lean and compact sportster that was the Mk1 was gone. The Le Mans was now grazing. The sporting Moto Guzzi 1000S arrived in 1990, a direct descendant of the original Le Mans (or, more accurately, a direct descendant of the 750S.

1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Claimed power: 71hp @ 7,300rpm Top speed: 133.5mph Engine: 844cc, overhead-valve, air-cooled 90-degree V-twin Weight (dry): 431lbs (196kg) MPG: 35-55mpg Price then: $3,679 Price now: $7,500 - $10,500 1980 Ducati 900 SS Claimed power: 65hp @ 7,400rpm Top speed: 143mph Engine: 863.9cc, bevel gear-driven desmodromic overhead cam, air-cooled 90-degree V-twin 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Lemans on 2040-motos. Year:1978 Mileage:3. Location: Madison, Connecticut, United States. Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans photos. View all photos. Your Name Your Email Your Phone Message. Place Order. Complain. Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans tech info. For Sale By:Private Seller. Unique to the 1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans motorcycle was a bikini fairing, clip-on handlebars, and distinct badging and trim. Witch Bike Review 1978. One of the most exhilarating machines I've ever ridden was that spunky looking Moto-Guzzi 750cc S-3, a crude machine in many ways but one which provided an almost perfect synthesis of raw power. For Sale: 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Lemans. Funny how times change. When this bike was released in 1978, it was considered a heavyweight, large displacement, fast sportbike; a race replica. Fast forward some 30+ years, and what we have here is an interesting vestige of European thinking.