Photo Credit: Image courtesy of classic-motorbikes.net
Every manufacturer has a loyal group of supporters, and Moto
Guzzi is no exception. The company celebrates 90 years of production in
2011 and one of their most well known bikes is the Guzzi Le Mans. The
850-cc Le Mans was first offered to the public in 1975. For Guzzi
enthusiasts, the Le Mans had all of the classic manufacturer’s features
and also a competitive performance against the Japanese bikes of the
time.
The shaft drive V-Twin had a number of shortcomings (fast
action clutch, torque reaction from the crankshaft, easy rear wheel
locking if down changes were not synchronized with engine revs), but
became popular with street bike riders and racers alike. Today there are
clubs supporting the brand all over the world
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