Moto Guzzi Le Mans CX 100 (1979)

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The Moto Guzzi CX 1000 was a motorcycle manufactured in 1979. It featured a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin alloy engine, with pushrod valve operation and two valves per cylinder. The engine was air-cooled and had a capacity of 948cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and was equipped with two 30mm Dell’Orto carburetors. The ignition system was battery and coil powered, and it had an electric starter. The maximum torque output was 84.3 Nm at 5,200 rpm. It had a double cradle frame, telescopic forks with variable damping, and dual shocks at the rear with 5-way preload and 4-way damping. The braking system included two 300mm discs in the front and one 240-inch disc at the rear. The tire size for both front and rear was 110/90-H18. The fuel capacity of the bike was 22.5 liters or 5.9 US gallons, and it weighed 198 kg or 433 lbs when dry.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi CX 1000

Year: 1979


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: 9.2:1
Induction: 2x 30mm Dell’Orto PHF carburettors
Ignition: Battery & coil
Starting: Electric
Max Power:
Max Torque: 84.3 Nm / 62.2 lb-ft @ 5,200 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 300mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc
Front Tyre: 110/90-H18
Rear Tyre: 110/90 -H18
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 433 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal

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