V11 Le Mans

2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's sport motorcycle platform, the 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans pairs a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 7,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94.1 Nm (69.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.6 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,800 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the V11 Le Mans measures 226 kg (498 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.51 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 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 4 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.