Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 Cafe Racer

Moto guzzi le mans 1000 rumour has it that it was de tomaso himself who decided that the le mans 1000 will have a smaller 16 inch front wheel so that was fitted as standard.

Moto guzzi le mans 1000 cafe racer. I found my inspiration in a few vintage magazines from the 70s. I think this will make a great cafe project as the engine is very nice and looks to have a lighter than standard flywheel and might possibly have a non standard camshaft such is it s willingness to pull away. When a customer brought his 76 moto guzzi le mans 850 to czech workshop gas oil motorcycles they were honoured to have the opportunity to work on such an iconic italian marque. The aptly named 12 royal is the twelfth build from o g workshop and they described the experience as a.

Side rock cycles latest customer stephen wanted one too. I wanted our le mans cafe racer to look authentic. He was lucky enough to get hold of a 1986 moto guzzi le mans 1000 as the basis for this timeless build but needed a little help to realise his dream. Without proper modifications to the frame smaller front wheel changed the geometry resulting in ruining the bikes main feature.

Much of the le mans original bodywork has been removed thank goodness to be replaced by cafe racer style items such as the single seat and wasps tail rear cowl. Originally a moto guzzi 1000 sp powered by a 60 hp air cooled 948cc v twin motor this bike is now a veritable café racer but still reminiscent of the late 70s early 80s period. We ll even forgive the questionable mid 80s plastics of the le mans 1000 model just for the chance to hear its exhaust howling along a mountain road. Royal dozen moto guzzi le mans cafe racer.

On the list of italian classics we d love to own the moto guzzi le mans ranks high. This moto guzzi cafe racer sent in by henry is the latest readers ride to have our jaws dragging on the ground. Moto guzzi le man 1000. To me a moto guzzi makes the perfect minimalist café racer and time and time again custom builders prove my point.