850 Le Mans II

1981 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans II Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans II features a 844 cc (51.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74 HP (54 kW) at 7,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 87.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 850 Le Mans II measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.28 kg per horsepower). The 22.5-liter (5.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1979 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.