V 1000 Le Mans IV

1984 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans IV Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1984 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans IV features a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 81 HP (59.1 kW) at 7,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 85.4 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 IV measures 245 kg (540 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.02 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 217 km/h (135 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1984 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.