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|name = | |name = Moto Guzzi 1000 L | ||
| | |photo=moto-guzzi-1000-le-mans-iv.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Moto Guzzi | |manufacturer = Moto Guzzi | ||
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|dry_weight = 215 kg / 475 lbs | |dry_weight = 215 kg / 475 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = 228 kg / 503 lbs | |wet_weight = 228 kg / 503 lbs | ||
|fuel_capacity = 25 | |fuel_capacity = 25 Liters / 6.0 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/80 V16 front [[tire]] and a 130/18 V18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 270mm discs in the front and a Single 270mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks variable damping while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping.. The 1000 L was fitted with a 25 | It came with a 120/80 V16 front [[tire]] and a 130/18 V18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 270mm discs in the front and a Single 270mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks variable damping while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping.. The 1000 L was fitted with a 25 Liters / 6.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 215 kg / 475 lbs. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:moto-guzzi-1000-le-mans-iv.jpg|600px|Moto Guzzi 1000 L]] | [[File:moto-guzzi-1000-le-mans-iv.jpg|600px|Moto Guzzi 1000 L]] | ||
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Equipped with traditionally harsh, twin shock suspension, the only concession to | Equipped with traditionally harsh, twin shock suspension, the only concession to | ||
modern chassis design has been the recent adoption of a 16in front wheel wearing | modern chassis design has been the recent adoption of a 16in front wheel wearing | ||
a fatter | a fatter tire, making the Le Mans quicker-steering than ever. As befits one of | ||
the original Café racers, everything about the bike is set purposefully low, | the original Café racers, everything about the bike is set purposefully low, | ||
making for a keen centre of gravity and a lovely, balanced feel. | making for a keen centre of gravity and a lovely, balanced feel. | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|25 | |25 Liters / 6.0 US gal | ||
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!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average |