Photo: Gas & Oil Motorcycles
Back in the ‘70s, the House of Mandello del Lario unleashed a vicious force on the two-wheeler realm, but after four decades of faithful service, the revered Le Mans could really do with an overhaul.
The unique masterpiece you see here is the work of a Czech enterprise named Gas & Oil Motorcycles. Ever since the company’s foundation back in 2014, these folks have amassed an impressive collection of bespoke ventures. Take, for instance, a reworked 1976 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans I they dubbed “Royal.”
Within its duplex cradle frame, Mandello del Lario’s stock two-wheeled warrior packs a longitudinally mounted 90-degree V-twin powerplant. The air-cooled mill prides itself with two valves per cylinder head and a healthy displacement of no less than 844cc. The Italian fiend supplies up to 71 wild stallions at approximately 6,700 rpm and 58 pound-feet (79 Nm) of torque at 6,000 rpm.
This unholy force travels to a shaft final drive through a five-speed gearbox, leading to a generous top speed of 126 mph (203 kph). Now, let’s proceed with a quick analysis of how G&O’s moto surgeons managed to breathe new life into this timeless classic.
By honoring its V-twin leviathan with a comprehensive rebuild, the team increased the engine’s capacity to a whopping 1,000cc. As soon as the work on the powertrain was complete, the crew wasted no time incorporating a pair of minute turn signals into the bike’s revised subframe unit. At the opposite end, these tasty items are appropriately complemented by M-blaze bar-end blinkers from Motogadget’s inventory.
In terms of bodywork, the stock fuel tank has been retained, but the same can’t be said about Le Mans’ tail, which was discarded in favor of a custom aluminum alternative. At the front, you will spot an aftermarket fiberglass fairing keeping things looking seriously rad. The cockpit comes equipped with a CNC-machined alloy top clamp and clip-on handlebars wearing Biltwell grips, as well as a premium selection of Motogadget goodies, including new switches and a digital Motoscope Pro gauge.
To wrap it all up, the workshop installed Tarozzi rear-mounted foot pegs and Koni shocks, while the original exhaust system was removed to make room for a state-of-the-art Supertrapp module. Finally, the wheels received grippy Battlax tires from Bridgestone’s catalog.
Within its duplex cradle frame, Mandello del Lario’s stock two-wheeled warrior packs a longitudinally mounted 90-degree V-twin powerplant. The air-cooled mill prides itself with two valves per cylinder head and a healthy displacement of no less than 844cc. The Italian fiend supplies up to 71 wild stallions at approximately 6,700 rpm and 58 pound-feet (79 Nm) of torque at 6,000 rpm.
This unholy force travels to a shaft final drive through a five-speed gearbox, leading to a generous top speed of 126 mph (203 kph). Now, let’s proceed with a quick analysis of how G&O’s moto surgeons managed to breathe new life into this timeless classic.
By honoring its V-twin leviathan with a comprehensive rebuild, the team increased the engine’s capacity to a whopping 1,000cc. As soon as the work on the powertrain was complete, the crew wasted no time incorporating a pair of minute turn signals into the bike’s revised subframe unit. At the opposite end, these tasty items are appropriately complemented by M-blaze bar-end blinkers from Motogadget’s inventory.
In terms of bodywork, the stock fuel tank has been retained, but the same can’t be said about Le Mans’ tail, which was discarded in favor of a custom aluminum alternative. At the front, you will spot an aftermarket fiberglass fairing keeping things looking seriously rad. The cockpit comes equipped with a CNC-machined alloy top clamp and clip-on handlebars wearing Biltwell grips, as well as a premium selection of Motogadget goodies, including new switches and a digital Motoscope Pro gauge.
To wrap it all up, the workshop installed Tarozzi rear-mounted foot pegs and Koni shocks, while the original exhaust system was removed to make room for a state-of-the-art Supertrapp module. Finally, the wheels received grippy Battlax tires from Bridgestone’s catalog.
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