1977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 

I had a le mans 2 back 40 yrs ago , at 65 I'm still riding bikes and this has made me look for another one , thanks.

Had a red Mk1 since 1980, all original except seat, still original exhausts, retirement refurb project

Contrary to BMW opposing twins, it vibrates low down but not up top. It just sings as this video shows admirably.

Honda made the CX500 based on the Guzzi’ sta longitudinal inline V twin with shaft drive, they were that impressed with design.

Thanks for this. I had a 1000 LeMans Mk2 back in 1982, but unfortunately crocked it and myself by throwing it in a ditch one dark night. I loved my bike, did some 30000 km in a year without missing a beat, despite the thrashing I gave it now and then. To this day I mourn that bike. I would have loved to build a 3 wheeler using a Guzzi motor, but age and finances count against me unfortunately.

In 1977 I bought a new 850 LeMans from the dealer in San Francisco. Sold it later that year and went to school. One of the few bikes I regret selling, would buy another to join my R90S in the shop.

Beautiful

I love the sound of old guzzi's. I have the same from 76.

Belle photo du réservoir !!! 😄

Ich bin mitgefahren. Da kommen alte Erinnerungen hoch.

nice vid man. she sounds great. I've got clean LM IV. she's still my go to Sunday back roader.

Thank you so much... why did I ever sell it ?

Great Memories ! 👍🏻 ‘Had One just like It, though I had put an R90 quarter fairing on It. That Bike Was Such a Joy to Ride,,, Very nearly got killed on It as I left a Winnipeg Blue Bomber Game(lost to the Argonauts), ‘Cost me Fortune to Rebuild, Front Wheel/Forks,,, I was a Kid and rather reckless, But, “Fuck ! I Loved That Bike !” I Now Ride a 2003 leMans and am’64. ‘Love Guzzis, “The Way the V was Meant to Be ! 👌🏻🏍️👍🏻 More Power to You ! Pure Beauty in Motion

Thank you.

Had one, oh my, camera just a little too low, but the sound - perfection.

Makes me miss the Spada I had in the 80's. Lusting after an F800GT BM now, but need to stay away from bikes. Coming off at my age, wouldn't do me any good.

Where's the fairing? And where's the steering damper? But I like it when it stalls at 6:11. Nice clutch start? Didn't work at 7:04?

Sure goes well for an old tractor!

Where is this? Very nice. And so little traffic. Thanks for posting.

I think your Le Mans may sound even better than your Ducati 750GT.

I've noticed that your engine is struggling at low revs - wanting to die at the stop signs .

quand tu auras réglé ça ça sera le jour et la nuit 😉

Where's the traffic?

Belle guzzi, mais la moto est mal réglée et ton allumage manque de puissance...

Jealous