V 1000 Le Mans III

1983 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1983 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III features a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 86 HP (62.8 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 90.7 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 V 1000 Le Mans III measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.83 kg per horsepower). The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 222 km/h (138 mph).