Description
One of only 35 Magni LeMans 1000 examples produced
Believed to be the first Magni kit in the UK
Extensively and sympathetically restored to correct Magni specification
Engine extensively rebuilt by Amedeo Castellani at Raceco UK
Comprehensive Magni conversion with TIG welded chromoly frame
Featured in a full-length article on Bike-urious website in 2018 - details above
Complete with original bodywork, seat, and instrumentation.
The Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 is a truly great bike. Perhaps, you might imagine, it would be hard to improve upon. Step forward this astonishing example. It is one of 35 to feature a kit developed by engineer, racer and MV Agusta team manager Arturo Magni.
To call it a kit rather underplays the work involved. The Magni Lemans 1000, affectionately known as the "MaGuzzi," went far beyond cosmetic addenda to include boring out the engine to 1000cc and upgrading frame, suspension, gearbox and brakes.
This 1986 bike is believed to be the first Magni kit sold in the UK. Whilst part of the current keeper’s collection, he has had it extensively restored, including a full engine rebuild by Amedeo Castellano of Raceco UK. The results are so impressive and the bike so rare that it was featured in Bike-urious in 2018.
Showing under 25, 000 miles from new and brought to market with current MOT, this is a fantastic, perhaps one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a true unicorn of collector bikes.
Registered in 1987, originally as a Moto Guzzi LeMans IV before conversion
Purchased by the current owner almost two decades ago as a restoration project
Features a 1977 round barrel Le Mans Mk1 engine (serial-number VE083983)
Engine rebuild completed by Amedeo Castellani at Raceco UK in 2001
MOT valid until July 2025
Comes with photographs and documentation of the conversion and restoration
Service history included
Featured in a full-length article on Bike-urious website in 2018
Believed to be the first Magni kit sold in the UK in 1986
Odometer showing 24, 273 miles.
Finished in Ferrari Corsa Red paint with silver powdercoated rims and chassis
Some paint damage and scratches noted on the tank but does not detract overall
Magni fuel tank installed as part of the conversion
Original fairing and seat replaced with Magni units
Original bodywork, seat, and instrumentation still included with the sale
EPM three-spoke mag/ alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli Dragon MTR23 & MTR02 tyres
Forcella Italia 40mm forks appear in good condition
Koni rear shocks fitted
All bearings, rubbers, fuel lines, stainless oil lines, cables, and seals have been replaced.
1, 000cc engine capacity
Manual transmission
V-twin configuration with shaft drive
Balanced and blueprinted 90mm pistons and barrels
Fitted with Carrillo rods and Raceco SS2 camshaft
Alloy straight-cut timing gears and aerospace spec alloy push rods
One-piece stainless steel competition spec valves
Lead-free head conversion to original LeMans heads
Twin plug conversion for improved combustion
40mm Dellorto PHM carburettors bored to 41. 5mm
Conti alloy flywheel and clutch for reduced rotating mass
Rebuilt gearbox with easy change/ 3 dog conversion
Extended sump and Ago breather box
Magni's innovative "parallelogram" rear-suspension system
Current MOT to July 2025
