Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1

I've been looking for a Le Mans 850 for a while.. Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mk1 Series 2 buyers advice requested. Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by Bongolia,. I'm a half decent home mechanic but never owned a Guzzi and don't know much about the particular issues they may have. Thanks for any wisdoms. #1.

Moto guzzi le mans mk1. Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mk1 Years produced: 1976-78 Total production: 6,817 Claimed power: 71-80hp @ 7,3000rpm Top speed: 133.5mph (1977 test) Engine type: Overhead-valve, air-cooled V-twin Weight (dry): 196kg (431lb) Price then: $3,679 (1977) Price now: $7,500-$10,500 MPG: 35-55 Bikes are getting bigger. MOTO GUZZI Mk1 LE MANS. which still has a long way to go and the restoration of the Le Mans is now looking very unlikely. and of course the wheels have been painted but should be silver. For sale in the UK only. Seller: steves750900 (199) 100%, Location: Nambour, QLD, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 292922535038 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1. The previous owner moved from England to Australia and bought this bike with him. I’ve owned this Le Mans for around 5 years. While owned by myself, it’s been serviced by Tom Newell in Brisbane. 200 miles on new universal and diff seals replaced at the same time $1500. Moto guzzi Le Mans mk1 series 2 reg: May 1978 £8,400 When I took ownership in 2017 I give it a full service. It had 68534 miles and I’ve only ridden 605miles in the past three years.

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. Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark II: Year: 1978 - 80: 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: 10.2:1: Lubrication: Gear driven oil pump with replaceable full flow oil filter: Induction: 2x. MOTO GUZZI LE MANS MK1. Sale price: £3773 ≈ $4847 ≈ €4098 ≈ ₿0.47 btc. Item location: Knutsford, UK Seller's notes: “Excellent condition, with marks, wear and tear as would be consistent with a motorcycle of this year.” Sale type: Fixed price listing 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 in­fa­mously volatile lira had seen the cost of Guzzi V-twins fluc­tu­ate wildly and even if the bikes were truly out­stand­ing few took the plunge. To pro­duce the Le Mans, Moto Guzzi took the S3 as the base­line in terms of chas­sis and run­ning gear and added an en­gine taken from the 850T tour­ing ma­chine. A stunning and highly original Moto Guzzi Le Mans MK1 for sale. This is the most collectible of the Le Mans series and the most brutish. A great and under valued classic motorcycle investment that is bound to become an appreciating asset. A stunning example, read the long description to know more, or call the Motorcycle Broker on 01803 865166. £ Moto guzzi le mans mk1 1978 red full nut and bolt rebuild 2012 never used only been on display very rare uk bike with matching numbers engine has 950 gallineo barrels. Fast road cam. Alloy sump extension. Alloy timing gears. (no timing chains)engine and gear box striped vapour blasted new seals be... Thought I'd bump this again as it's been about a year. Got back from a ride to Le Mans , 930 miles to the 24 Hour Museuem three weeks ago (been cleaning it since ). Bike was running fine apart from a starting problem and oil plugged outside the house when setting off at 5.45.

Description. One of the very first 1979 Mk2 Le Mans with Mk1 cosmetics. One off stainless race rep pipes which have the most addictive sound. Electronic ignition. timing gear conversion. braided brake lines. head guards. forks just serviced. new cables and new tyres. 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. 1976 moto guzzi 850 le mans mk1 the original le mans was replaced by the le mans ii which featured a larger nose fairing, revised instruments and some extra bodywork around the bulbous and protruding cylinders. the revised looks could not disguise the brutal nature of a very capable and thoroughbred machine, however. 1976 Moto Guzzi Le Mans. Dutch road-racer Jan Kampen was the motivation behind Lino Tonti’s 850 Le Mans, Mk 1. Tonti first showed his prototype at the 1972 Premio Varrone design competition, and by 73 had the concept largely sorted sufficiently to enter the 1973 Barcelona 24-hour.