The Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 Mark V is a motorcycle that was produced in the years 1988-89. It is equipped with a four-stroke, 90 degrees V twin alloy engine that has a capacity of 948cc. The engine operates on two valves per cylinder, is longitudinally mounted, and is air-cooled. The bike has a compression ratio of 10.0:1, and is powered by 2x 40mm Dell’Orto carburettors that produce a maximum power of 81 hp @ 7400rpm and a maximum torque of 76.4 Nm @ 6250rpm. The clutch is double plate, dry type, and the transmission is a 5-speed gearbox. The bike features a double cradle frame and telescopic forks that have variable damping at the front, while the rear suspension consists of dual shocks that have a 5-way preload and 4-way damping. The brakes are 2x 270mm discs at the front and a single 270mm disc at the rear. The wheels are cast alloy and have a tire size of 100/90 V18 at the front and 120/90 V18 at the rear. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 215kg, while the wet weight is 228kg, and the fuel capacity is 25 liters. The consumption average is 16.5 km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 is 13.9m, while the standing quarter-mile takes 12.2 sec with the top speed reaching 213.4 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 Mark V
| year | 1988 – 89 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin alloy, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder, All plain bearing engine with two mains and split shell big ends. One piece forged crankshaft. Steel con-rod split across big end eye. Valve operation: Pushrod from camshaft between cylinder bases in crankcase. Clearance by screw and locknut on rocker tips |
| Capacity | 948 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 2x 40mm Dell’Orto carburettors |
| Ignition | Battery & coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 81 hp / 59.1 kW) @ 7400 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 72.6 hp / 54 kW @ 7250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 76.4 Nm / 56.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Clutch | Double plate, dry type |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks variable damping |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 270mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc |
| Wheels | Cast alloy |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 V18 |
| Dry Weight | 215 kg / 475 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 503 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 16.5 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.9 m / 40.1 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.2 sec / 173.3 km/h |
| Top Speed | 213.4 km/h |
