1976
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850
The Le Mans 850 was Moto Guzzi's definitive 1970s sporting statement — 83 hp from a breathed-on V-twin, clip-on bars, a half-fairing, and Brembo brakes (revolutionary for the era). Its linked braking system — where the foot brake activated both front and rear — was a Guzzi innovation decades before ABS.
Sport
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 844 cc OHV Transverse V-Twin |
| Horsepower | 83 hp @ 7,300 rpm |
| Torque | 77 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Type | Sport |
|---|---|
| Frame | Duplex loop steel |
| Weight | 209 kg (wet) |
| Seat Height | 800 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 L |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h |
| ABS | None (linked brakes) |
| Suspension | Telescopic 38 mm / Twin shock |
| MSRP Range | $3,795 (1977 US) |