The Le Mans of 1975-1978 was followed by the Le Mans II, built from 1978 to 1981 with the same engine but different bodywork and a larger fairing. Then came the LM3 with squarer cylinder finning, and later the 950cc LM IV Mille.
Le Mans 850 Specification
Engine: Four-stroke V-twin bore x stroke 83 x 78 mm - cylinder capacity 844 cc - compression ratio 10.2: 1 - maximum power 59.5 kW (81 hp) at 7600 rpm - two Dell'Orto carburetors - battery ignition coil - electric starter - air cooled.
Transmission: dry 2-plate clutch - intermediate shaft with gear transmission - five gears - secondary transmission via cardan shaft.
Chassis: double cradle frame - tyres: front 3.50 x 18, rear 4.10 x 18 - brakes: front dual hydraulic discs and single rear disc - front and rear cast alloy wheels - fuel tank capacity 22.5 liters - weight 225 kg.
Manufacturer: Società Esercizio Industrie Moto Meccaniche, Mandello del Lario (Como) Italy.
Le Mans 850 Mk III Specification
Engine: two-cylinder. four-stroke in V-shape 90 degrees Bore x stroke: 83 x 78 mm. Engine capacity: 844 cc. Compression ratio: 9.8 : 1. Max. power: 81 DIN hp (kW 59.6) at 7600 rpm. Carburetors: two Dell'Orto PHF 36. Electric starter.
Transmission: primary by gears. secondary by cardan shaft. dry 2-plate clutch. Five-speed gearbox.
Frame: double tube frame. Tyres: front 100 90 V x 18. rear 110 90 V x 18.
Brakes: front dual discs 300 mm diam. rear disc brake 240 mm diam.
Fuel tank: capacity 25 litres. Weight: 206 kg.
Performance: max. speed 230 km/h. Consumption 5.7 liters per 100 km.
Le Mans 1000 Specification (LM IV) 1993
Engine: air-cooled OHV V-twin - capacity 948.8 cc - compression ratio 10:1 - Bore x stroke 83 x 78 mm - wet sump lubrication.
Performance: maximum power 59.6 kW (81 hp) at 7,600 rpm - maximum torque 73 Nm (7.4 kgm) at 6,500 rpm - top speed 235 km/h
Induction: 2 x Dell'Orto 40 mm
Electrics: 12 volt, ignition coil with points and mechanical advance - electric starter
Transmission: 2-plate dry clutch - 5-speed gearbox - primary transmission by gears, secondary via cardan shaft.
Frame: double closed cradle frame similar to the original by Tonti.
Suspension: Front - Moto-Guzzi hydraulic telescopic fork. rear dual dampers
Brakes: front 2 discs 270 mm, rear 1 disc 270 mm. Integral braking system
Wheels: cast alloy
Tyres: front 100 90-V18, rear 120/90-V18
Dimensions and weight: L W H = 2190 x 610 x 1210 mm - empty weight 215 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 25 litres with 3 litres reserve
