Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark I

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Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark I
Manufacturer
Production 1977
Engine
Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Top Speed 126 mph
Ignition Battery with double contact breakers and coils
Transmission 5 Speed
Frame Duplex cradle
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Swinging arm, 5-WAY adjustable coil springs preload
Brakes Front: 2x 300mm discs
Rear: Single 242mm disc
Front Tire 3.5H-18
Rear Tire 4.10V-18
Wheelbase 1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height 775 mm / 30.5 in
Weight 198 kg / 435 lbs (dry), 232 kg / 512 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity 22.5 Liters / 5.9 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 126 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.5H-18 front tire and a 4.10V-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs in the front and a Single 242mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm, 5-WAY adjustable coil springs preload. The 850 Le Mans Mark I was fitted with a 22.5 Liters / 5.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 198 kg / 435 lbs. The wheelbase was 1470 mm / 57.9 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

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Make Model Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark I
Year 1977
Engine Type Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 83 x 78 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 10.2:1
Lubrication Gear driven oil pump with replaceable full flow oil filter
Induction 2x 36mm Dell'Orto carburetors
Ignition Battery with double contact breakers and coils
Starting Electric
Max Power 80 hp / 59.7 kW @ 7300 rpm
Max Torque 79 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Frame Duplex cradle
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Swinging arm, 5-WAY adjustable coil springs preload
Front Brakes 2x 300mm discs
Rear Brakes Single 242mm disc
Front Tire 3.5H-18
Rear Tire 4.10V-18
Wheelbase 1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height 775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance 184 mm / 7.2 in
Dry Weight 198 kg / 435 lbs
Wet Weight 232 kg / 512 lbs
Fuel Capacity 22.5 Liters / 5.9 US gal
Consumption Average 39.6 mpg
Top Speed 126 mph