Moto Guzzi Le Mans III: review, history, specs
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| Moto Guzzi Le Mans III | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1983 - 1985 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 81.0 HP (60.4 KW) @ 7600RPM |
| Torque | 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor 2x32mm DellOrto VHB |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: dual 300 mm discs, 1-piston calipers Rear: single 242 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
| Weight | 206.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Moto Guzzi Le Mans III was a air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin Cruiser motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi between 1983 and 1985. Max torque was 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 81.0 HP (60.4 KW) @ 7600 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 844.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-18 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 300 mm discs, 1-piston calipers in the front and a single 242 mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks.
1983 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III[edit | edit source]
In order to celebrate its successes in the previous year at Le Mans, the House of Mandello del Lario has designed a limited edition of its successful 850 T 3 series, in the embodiment of the 1983 MY Moto Guzzi Le Mans III. At its heart lies the same air-cooled, four-stroke, 844cc, V-twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, but tweaked to produce a more impressive 81 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque. In addition, all of its innards are similar or have been derived from the racing machines used on the renowned racing circuit after which it has been named.
1984 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III[edit | edit source]
The 1984 MY Moto Guzzi Le Mans III is a more powerful and agile version of the base 850 T 3. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 844cc, V-twin engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 81 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque. In addition, most of its components have been derived from the racing machines designed by the House of Mandello del Lario.
1985 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III[edit | edit source]
The 1985 MY Moto Guzzi Le Mans III has been designed for riders who want more kick and punch out of their machine. Based on the successful 850 T 3, this cool machine is arguably one of the most powerful and agile machine ever to be designed by the House of Mandello del Lario, with almost all of its components being derived from the Moto Guzzi machines entered in the Le Mans race. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 844cc, V-twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed gearbox, and can produce an impressive 81 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.