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MOTO GUZZI Le Mans Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 13
First production year: 1976
MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a sports bike made by Moto Guzzi from 1976 as a replacement model for the Moto Guzzi 750 S3. It was produced until 1992, when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport.

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa, a sports machine that packed the exact specifications of the Rosso Corsa manufactured from 2002 to 2005.

The bike featured the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the Rosso Corsa. Still, as its name suggests, the Nero Corsa came with a blacked-out appearance, complemented by red-finished rocker covers. The bike was released in 2003 and withdrawn from production in 2005.

In the aesthetic department, the Nero Corsa model packed standard features, such as a front fairing with a round headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke black-finished aluminum wheels.

The 2005 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa took its muscles from a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's power was kept in leash by two 320 mm discs mounted on the front wheel engaged by four-piston calipers and a single 282 mm disc on the rear wheel squeezed by a dual-piston caliper.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa photo gallery

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa, a sports motorcycle that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the Rosso Corsa model but with a blacked-out appearance.

The 2004 model came in the same package as the previous one, featuring the same specifications without any modifications.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a front fairing with a round headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke black-finished aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around a monobeam steel frame with a 43 mm adjustable Ohlins inverted telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm coupled to an adjustable monoshock absorber on the rear.

The braking performance was handled by two 320 mm stainless steel Brembo ORO series discs on the front tied to four-piston calipers and a 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc on the rear squeezed by a dual-piston caliper.

As for the power figures, the 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa had its soul brought to life by a 1.064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a Magneti Marelli fuel injection system in charge of feeding the pistons.

As for the power figures, the bike's engine developed 91 hp with a peak force at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster motorcycle presented at the 1997 Milan Moto Show. Due to the company's poor financial situation, the bike was released into the world in 1999 and continued production until 2006.

In 2001, the bike's frame was reinforced to improve high-speed stability, and for the same reason, the wheelbase was increased to 1,490 mm. Also, the maker added a small tube under the alternator, which connected the two exhaust ports to balance the pressure between the exhaust pipes.

Also in 2001, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans, a motorcycle based on the standard V11, adopting a dear name to the company. The bike featured a fork-mounted fairing, and in 2002, it received a 43 mm diameter fork.

In 2004, the maker released the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans, a motorcycle in its fourth year of production that featured the same specifications as previous models without any significant modifications.

The bike's appearance was represented by the fork-mounted front fairing with a round headlight and a medium-sized windscreen, but also by standard fittings, such as a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

In the power department, the 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans had its heartbeat set by a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine, boasting 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

In 2024, the 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans was found for sale for $11,990.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Coppa Italia photo gallery

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Moto Guzzi V11 Coppa Italia, a limited edition machine based on the alluring V11 model, created to mark Moto Guzzi's participation in the Italian Naked Bike Championship in 2003.

The bike was manufactured between 2004 and 2005 and was adorned with green, white, and red stripes on the windscreen, fuel tank, and passenger seat cover. It also featured a high-bronze-colored handlebar and a Magnetti-Marelli 16M injection box.

Visually, the bike was similar to other V11 versions, packing standard features, such as three-spoke black-finished alloy wheels, a dual exhaust system, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, and a small windscreen.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle was fitted with a 43 mm adjustable Ohlins inverted telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm coupled to an adjustable Ohlins monoshock on the rear.

The braking system was the same as on other models, including a 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel and two 320 mm stainless steel floating discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel.

The 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Coppa Italia took its power from a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering 91 hp with maximum strength at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Naked photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster motorcycle presented by Moto Guzzi at the 1997 Milan Motor Show. Still, due to the company's poor financial situation, the bike was released into the world two years later, in 1999.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi Sport Naked, previously called V11 Sport. The bike was mechanically identical to the V11 Sport model but came with new colors.

The bike had standard features in the visual department, such as a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and black-finished three-spoke wheels.

The bike was produced around a steel frame that housed a 40 mm adjustable inverted Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm with an adjustable Sachs-Boje shock absorber on the rear acting as suspension.

Brembo handled the bike's stopping power with two 320 mm floating stainless steel discs and four-piston calipers on the front wheels and a 282 mm fixed stainless steel disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

In the performance department, the 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Naked took its thrust from a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, boasting 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Ballabio photo gallery

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio, a derivative of the standard model named after the notorious Italian Hillclimb Speed Championship.

The bike sports the same basics as the standard model but with a higher handlebar for a more comfortable and relaxed riding experience and a windscreen for better wind protection.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with the same standard features as previous models, including a single seat with a passenger seat cowl, a dual exhaust system, three-spoke alloy wheels, an additional windscreen, and a higher handlebar.

For power, the 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine at its core, boasting 91 hp with a peak force at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

All bits and pieces were bolted to a steel frame, including the 40 mm adjustable inverted Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm with an adjustable Sachs-Boje monoshock on the rear acting as suspension.

The braking performance was handled by two 320 mm Brembo ORO stainless steel floating discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Cafe Sport photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 1999 to 2006. The bike was first presented at the 1997 Milan Motor Show and released two years later in 1999 due to the company's poor financial situation.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Cafe Sport, which replaced the Scura model and was manufactured until 2005. The bike packed the same windscreen as the Ballabio version and featured Ohlins suspensions, a titanium exhaust system, and ergal footrests and levers.

The bike's appearance was similar to other V11 versions, packing standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a small windscreen, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

Unlike other versions, the bike was built on a monobeam steel frame with a 43 mm adjustable Ohlins inverted fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm with an adjustable Ohlins monoshock on the rear, providing excellent handling capabilities.

The braking system was retained from previous models, with two 320 mm Brembo stainless steel floating discs on the front and a 282 mm fixed disc on the rear.

As for the power figures, the 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Cafe Sport had its soul brought to life by a 1,064cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine that delivered 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans Rosso Corsa photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi V11 was a roadster motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 1976 as a replacement model for the Moto Guzzi 750 S3. It was produced until 1992, when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport.

The bike was made in numerous versions, such as the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Rosso Corsa, manufactured between 2002 and 2005. The Rosso Corsa featured the same specifications as the Nero Corsa, made from 2003 to 2005.

The Rosso Corsa featured a red and gray livery with a checkerboard pattern on its fuel tank, front fairing, side panels, and seat cowl. In addition, the bike was fitted with an Ohlins suspension system.

Visually, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a large front fairing with a round headlight and a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

Under the hood, the 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Rosso Corsa had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons. It delivered an output power of 91hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's power was sent to a six-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-disc clutch and delivered to the rear end via a final shaft drive.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa photo gallery

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa, a special edition motorcycle made in 170 units, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the Rosso Corsa but with a blacked-out appearance.

It was derived from the Moto Guzzi Le Mans manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 1976 as a replacement model for the Moto Guzzi 750 S3. The standard model was produced until 1992 when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport.

The original 850 Le Mans model had a cafe racer style, a clip-on handlebar, and a bikini nose fairing. Still, due to more modern and powerful bikes made by other motorcycle makers, the later Le Mans were developed more as sport-tourers with a three-quarter fairing.

The bike was named after the 24-hour motorcycle endurance race at Le Mans in France. This designation was first used on the 850 prototype, based on the V7 model, presented at Premio Varrone in late 1972.

The 2003 Nero Corsa had standard features, such as three-spoke black-finished aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a single seat, a medium-sized windscreen, and a front fairing with a round headlight upfront.

Power-wise, the 2003 Mot Guzzi V11 Le Mans Nero Corsa had installed a 1.064cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi was a roadster motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 1999 until 2006. The first V11 Sport model was presented at the 1997 Milan Motor Show, but due to the company's poor financial situation, the bike was released into production in 1999.

The bike packed the engine used on the 1100 Sport model, which was derived from an engine designed by Giulio Cesare Carcano in 1995. In addition, it retained the central camshaft of the 1100 Sport.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans, a motorcycle that borrowed a dear name of the brand. In addition, the bike was fitted with a forkhead half fairing.

Visually, the Le Mans had standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a half fairing, a windscreen, a single seat with a passenger seat cover, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the performance department, the 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans had its heartbeat set by a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 91 hp with a peak force at 7,800 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's power was kept in the leash by two 320 mm brake discs and four-piston calipers acting on the front wheel, a 282 mm brake disc, and a dual-piston caliper controlling the rear wheel.

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MOTO GUZZI V11 Le Mans Tenni photo gallery

In 2001, alongside the Le Mans, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Tenni, a limited edition motorcycle made in 170 units in homage to the Italian driver Omobono Tenni, wearing the colors of the short-lived V8 500 competition car from 1955.

The bike's head fairing was painted green with white numbers, the aluminum fuel tank and front fender were finished in grey, and the seat was upholstered in brown Alcantara leather. It was fitted with a single-plate clutch and was sold between October 2001 and January 2002.

In the visual department, the 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Tenni had standard features, such as a front fairing with a round headlight and a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, and three-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 40 mm Marzocchi inverted telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever swingarm with a Sachs-Boge monoshock on the rear, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was handled by two 320 mm discs mounted on the front wheel coupled to four-piston calipers and a 282 mm disc on the rear wheel tied to a dual-piston caliper.

As for the power figures, the 2001 limited edition model had its heartbeat set by a 1.064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered 91 hp at 7,800 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI 850 Le Mans Mark 2 photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi Le Mans was a sports bike produced by Moto Guzzi from 1976 as a replacement model for the Moto Guzzi 750 S3. It was made until 1992 when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport.

The motorcycle had the same name as the racing motorcycle that competed in the 24-hour motorcycle endurance race at Le Mans in France. This designation was first used on the 850 prototype, based on the V7 model, presented at Premio Varrone in late 1972.

In 1978, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark 2, a sports motorcycle similar to the Mark 1 but with several visual and technical modifications.

Instead of the Mark 1 bikini fairing, the Mark 2 received a larger three-part full fairing with integrated turn signals. The bike's new fairing was tested in Moto Guzzi's wind tunnel, which was used to test racing motorcycles in the 1950s.

Some other changes included the front fork, wider yokes, a revised instrument cluster based on the one used by the 1000cc SP model, and linked brakes. The seat was identical to the Le Mans and could comfortably fit a passenger.

In the performance department, the 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark 2 had installed an 844cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 81 hp at 6,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

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MOTO GUZZI 850 Le Mans Mark 1 photo gallery

The Moto Guzzi Le Mans was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 1976 as a replacement model for the Moto Guzzi 750 S3. It was produced until 1992, when it was replaced by the Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport.

The bike was named after the 24-hour motorcycle endurance race at Le Mans in France. This designation was first used on the 850 prototype, based on the V7 model, presented at Premio Varrone in late 1972.

The original 850 Le Mans model had a cafe racer style, a clip-on handlebar, and a bikini nose fairing. Still, due to more modern and powerful bikes made by other motorcycle makers, the later Le Mans were developed more as sport-tourers with a three-quarter fairing.

In 1976, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark 1, which was never officially labeled Mark 1. It was presented in November 1975 at the Milan Motorcycle Show and sold from 1976.

The bike had standard features in the visual department, such as a small front cowl with a round headlight, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a single exhaust system, and six-spoke aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 1976 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark 1 had its heartbeat set by an 844cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered 71 hp with maximum strength at 6,700 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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