The Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark III motorcycle was produced from 1981 to 1983. It is equipped with a four stroke, 90 degree V twin engine, capable of producing a maximum power of 76 horsepower at 7700 rpm and a maximum torque of 74.5 Nm at 6200 rpm. The motorcycle features a dry clutch with a double disc, a five-speed transmission, and shaft final drive. The frame is a duplex cradle, disassemblable, with front suspension consisting of 35mm telescopic air assisted forks and the rear suspension being dual charged shocks, spring preload adjustable. The motorcycle has light alloy casting wheels, front brakes with 2x 300mm discs and 2 piston calipers, and a rear brake with a single 242mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The fuel capacity is 25 litres, and the consumption average is 43.5 mpg. The motorcycle can reach a standing quarter mile in 12.6 seconds at 106.3 mph and has a top speed of 132 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark III
| Year | 1981 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 844 cc / 51.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Lubrication | Pressure pump |
| Induction | 2x 36mm Dell’Orto carburetors with accelerator pump, with air filtering and inlet silencer |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 76 hp / 56 kW @ 7700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 74.5 Nm / 54.9 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry with double disc |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Duplex cradle, disasemblable |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Telescopic air assisted forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual charged shocks, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheels | Light alloy casting |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 242mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90 V18 |
| Dry Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 43.5 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec / 106.3 mph |
| Top Speed | 132 mph |
