Photo: Officine Rossopuro
I don’t think we’ll ever get to see a dull build roll out of Filippo Barbacane’s workshop.
The coastal city of Pescara is where you’ll find Filippo Barbacane’s Officine Rossopuro, one of Italy’s go-to firms when it comes to fiddling with Mandello del Lario’s two-wheeled superstars. In the past, we featured a few of their juiciest exploits on these very pages, including a Griso 1200-based creature named “Ipothesys” and one graceful 850 T3.
Today, we’ll take a fresh look at the workshop’s portfolio to drool over a reworked Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III dubbed “Vitalis.” Within its double-cradle frame, the stock-spec untamed brute packs a longitudinally mounted 844cc V-twin motor fed by dual Dell’Orto carbs with 36 mm (1.4 inches) throttle bodies.
The air-cooled powerplant will generate 76 wicked ponies at approximately 7,700 revs and 55 pound-feet (75 Nm) of torque at 6,200 rpm. This force is carried to a shaft final drive via a five-speed gearbox, enabling the Guzzi to run the quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds at 106 mph (170 kph). Furthermore, the top speed is generously rated at 133 mph (214 kph).
As for Rossopuro’s reborn titan, the Italian experts kicked things off by tweaking the machine’s subframe to tighten its proportions. Next, the original shock absorbers have been discarded in favor of gas-charged counterparts hailing from Ohlins’ beloved inventory. On the opposite end, suspension duties are taken good care of by top-shelf 45 mm (1.77 inches) Paioli forks.
Furthermore, the front brakes received a pair of 320-mm (12.6-in) rotors and Brembo two-piston calipers to achieve ample stopping power. Barbacane’s pros disposed of the bike’s factory hoops to make room for laced aluminum alternatives that flaunt a diameter of 17 inches on both ends. Their tubeless rims are hugged tightly by Pirelli’s high-performance Phantom tires.
You will also spot a custom swingarm holding the rear wheel in place while the stock bodywork has been replaced by an assortment of bespoke garments, such as a vintage-style front fairing, a handsome gas tank, and one neat tail section with cafe racer vibes. Vitalis’ revised cockpit comes equipped with an Acewell speedometer that keeps it free of any unwanted clutter.
The finishing touches consist of aluminum fenders, rear-mounted foot pegs, and a one-off top clamp gripping the fresh fork legs. Finally, an aftermarket exhaust system topped with reverse megaphone mufflers allows the V-twin engine to breathe a little more freely.
Today, we’ll take a fresh look at the workshop’s portfolio to drool over a reworked Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III dubbed “Vitalis.” Within its double-cradle frame, the stock-spec untamed brute packs a longitudinally mounted 844cc V-twin motor fed by dual Dell’Orto carbs with 36 mm (1.4 inches) throttle bodies.
The air-cooled powerplant will generate 76 wicked ponies at approximately 7,700 revs and 55 pound-feet (75 Nm) of torque at 6,200 rpm. This force is carried to a shaft final drive via a five-speed gearbox, enabling the Guzzi to run the quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds at 106 mph (170 kph). Furthermore, the top speed is generously rated at 133 mph (214 kph).
As for Rossopuro’s reborn titan, the Italian experts kicked things off by tweaking the machine’s subframe to tighten its proportions. Next, the original shock absorbers have been discarded in favor of gas-charged counterparts hailing from Ohlins’ beloved inventory. On the opposite end, suspension duties are taken good care of by top-shelf 45 mm (1.77 inches) Paioli forks.
Furthermore, the front brakes received a pair of 320-mm (12.6-in) rotors and Brembo two-piston calipers to achieve ample stopping power. Barbacane’s pros disposed of the bike’s factory hoops to make room for laced aluminum alternatives that flaunt a diameter of 17 inches on both ends. Their tubeless rims are hugged tightly by Pirelli’s high-performance Phantom tires.
You will also spot a custom swingarm holding the rear wheel in place while the stock bodywork has been replaced by an assortment of bespoke garments, such as a vintage-style front fairing, a handsome gas tank, and one neat tail section with cafe racer vibes. Vitalis’ revised cockpit comes equipped with an Acewell speedometer that keeps it free of any unwanted clutter.
The finishing touches consist of aluminum fenders, rear-mounted foot pegs, and a one-off top clamp gripping the fresh fork legs. Finally, an aftermarket exhaust system topped with reverse megaphone mufflers allows the V-twin engine to breathe a little more freely.
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