V 1000 Le Mans V

1991 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans V Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1991 Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans V utilizes a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. 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 V measures 247 kg (545 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.05 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 214 km/h (133 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.