The Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 Mark V is a motorcycle that was produced from 1990 to 1991. It features a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin alloy engine that is longitudinally mounted and air-cooled. The engine has an OHV, 2-valve per cylinder setup and is an all-plain bearing engine with two mains and split shell big ends. Pushrods from the camshaft between the cylinder bases in the crankcase operate the valves, and clearance is made by a screw and locknut on the rocker tips. The engine has a displacement of 948cc and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It has a maximum power output of 81hp at 7400 rpm and a maximum torque of 76.4Nm at 6250 rpm. The motorcycle has a double cradle frame, telescopic fork front suspension, and dual shocks, 5-way preload, and 4-way damping for the rear suspension. The braking system consists of two 270mm discs for the front brakes and a single 270mm disc for the rear brakes. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 215kg and a wet weight of 228kg. It has a fuel capacity of 25 liters and an average fuel consumption of 16.5 km/lit. The top speed of the motorcycle is 213.4 km/h, and it can reach a standing quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds at a speed of 173.3 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 Mark V
| year | 1990 – 91 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
