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Treat yourself to a piece of Moto Guzzi history that looks as if it just rolled off the production line.
The House of Mandello del Lario unleashed the first iteration of the beloved Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans back in 1976. Sure enough, the market was thrilled upon its arrival, and this gorgeous piece of rolling artwork quickly found a special place in many riders’ hearts. Thanks to its reliability, competent powertrain characteristics, and timeless design language, this Guzzi remained a sought-after ride to this very day.
Well, we’ve got some great news to share with our readers. The mechanical stallion featured here is a 1977 model from the Italian manufacturer’s range, and this bad boy is currently up for grabs on Bring a Trailer. At the time of this article, you’d need about 5,000 bucks to get your hands on this machine, and you may submit your bid until Saturday, May 29.
However, this particular Le Mans isn’t exactly stock. This two-wheeled wonder was honored with an assortment of fresh components under current ownership, such as Lafranconi exhaust mufflers, larger Dell’Orto carburetors, and a youthful Corbin saddle to keep things looking pristine. Let’s take a second to inspect this motorcycle’s main specs and features, shall we?
In standard form, the bike’s longitudinally-mounted 90-degree V-twin powerplant is good for up to 80 hp at approximately 7,600 spins and 58 pound-feet (79 Nm) of torque at 6,000 rpm, channeled to a five-speed transmission. The air-cooled engine’s force is fed to the rear wheel via a shaft final drive, leading to a top speed of 126 mph (203 kph).
The powertrain components are nested inside a steel duplex cradle frame, which is supported by telescopic forks up front and twin adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. Moto Guzzi’s 1977MY Le Mans weighs in at 435 pounds (198 kg) before receiving any fluids, while its wheelbase measures 57.9 inches (1,470 mm).
Well, we’ve got some great news to share with our readers. The mechanical stallion featured here is a 1977 model from the Italian manufacturer’s range, and this bad boy is currently up for grabs on Bring a Trailer. At the time of this article, you’d need about 5,000 bucks to get your hands on this machine, and you may submit your bid until Saturday, May 29.
However, this particular Le Mans isn’t exactly stock. This two-wheeled wonder was honored with an assortment of fresh components under current ownership, such as Lafranconi exhaust mufflers, larger Dell’Orto carburetors, and a youthful Corbin saddle to keep things looking pristine. Let’s take a second to inspect this motorcycle’s main specs and features, shall we?
In standard form, the bike’s longitudinally-mounted 90-degree V-twin powerplant is good for up to 80 hp at approximately 7,600 spins and 58 pound-feet (79 Nm) of torque at 6,000 rpm, channeled to a five-speed transmission. The air-cooled engine’s force is fed to the rear wheel via a shaft final drive, leading to a top speed of 126 mph (203 kph).
The powertrain components are nested inside a steel duplex cradle frame, which is supported by telescopic forks up front and twin adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. Moto Guzzi’s 1977MY Le Mans weighs in at 435 pounds (198 kg) before receiving any fluids, while its wheelbase measures 57.9 inches (1,470 mm).
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