Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans Mark III (1981-83)

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.

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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