850 Le Mans III

1983 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1983 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III pairs a 844 cc (51.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 76 HP (55.5 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 90 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 III measures 247 kg (545 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.25 kg per horsepower). The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 214 km/h (133 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1981 to 1984, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.