The Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark II was a motorcycle produced between 1978 and 1980. It had a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 844cc and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. The bike had two 36mm Dell’Orto carburetors and an oil-driven pump with a full-flow oil filter. The bike had electric starting and could reach a maximum power of 73 hp or 53.7 kW at 7700 rpm. Its torque was 76.4 Nm, or 56.4 lb-ft, at 6600 rpm. The bike weighed 196 kg or 433 lbs and had a wheelbase of 1473 mm or 58 in. The front brake had two 310mm discs, while the rear brake had a single 242mm disc. The bike had a fuel capacity of 22.5 litres or 4.8 gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark II
| Year | 1978 – 80 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.2:1 |
| Lubrication | Gear driven oil pump with replaceable full flow oil filter |
| Induction | 2x 36mm Dell’Orto carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery with double contact breakers and coils |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 73 hp / 53.7 kW @ 7700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 76.4 Nm / 56.4 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension | Oil damped telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with 3-pos preload |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 242mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 H18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10 V18 |
| Wheelbase | 1473 mm / 58 in |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight | 196 kg / 433 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 Litres / 4.8 gal |
