Highlights

Correct big valve heads
40mm pumper carburettors
Engine turns over freely
Approximately 90% complete project bike

The Appeal

Undoubtedly one of the prettiest sports bikes of the twentieth century, as well as one of the best to ride, the Moto Guzzi Le Mans was a factory café racer with a bikini fairing and clip-on handlebars. It captured the hearts of enthusiasts with its distinctive transverse V-twin engine and racing pedigree.

This 1979 example represents a rare opportunity to restore a piece of Italian motorcycling history. While currently in project form and requiring complete restoration, this Le Mans retains many of its key components, including the correct big valve heads and desirable 40mm pumper carburettors, making it a good candidate for a sympathetic rebuild or custom project.

History and Paperwork

UK road registration: 'EBH 487T'
Registered in 1979
Previously was enjoyable to ride, we are told, and always drew attention
Indicated mileage 69,308 however not warranted

The Condition

Approximately 90% complete according to the vendor
Needs complete restoration
Loosely assembled to prevent losing parts

Missing some parts including:

Drive shaft
Clocks/gauges
Side panels
Various other components

The Mechanics

850cc four-stroke V Twin
Manual transmission with five gears
Not been run in decades, we are told
Features correct big valve heads
Has 40mm pumper carburettors
Engine turns over freely
Offered as a non-running, untested project bike

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