V 1000 Le Mans II

1981 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's classic motorcycle platform, the 1981 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II utilizes a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 82 HP (59.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 86.5 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 V 1000 Le Mans II measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.96 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 220 km/h (137 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1980 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.