Moto Guzzi Le Mans III

Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1984

Key facts

  • Year

    1984

  • Country

    Italy

  • Capacity

    844cc

  • Cylinders

    V-twin

  • Maximum speed

    130mph/209.21kph

  • Price new

    £3,339

  • Owner

    National Motor Museum Trust

  • Manufacturer

    Moto Guzzi SpA

Moto Guzzi started building motorcycles in 1921, with their first twin cylinder machine appearing in 1933. The well known V-twin engine with in-line crankshaft layout was introduced from the mid-1960s.

The best selling 850cc Le Mans sports bike was first introduced in 1976. Subsequent development led to the Le Mans III, a more advanced bike built from 1981 to 1984, incorporating over 80 technical improvements compared with the interim Le Mans II. It was the first European motorcycle to meet stringent new US noise and pollution regulations. It was replaced by the Le Mans 1000 in late 1984.

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Panoramic view of the first floor of the National Motor Museum

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