Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
Back in 2001, Moto Guzzi introduced the V11 Le Mans as a spiritual successor to its iconic 850 racer. The bike featured the marque’s tried-and-true transverse 1100cc V-Twin, and it wore swooping bodywork that was as classic as it was Italian in its cafe racer aesthetic.
What’s more, Moto Guzzi fitted the bike with a plethora of trick parts, including a set of 40mm Marzocchi upside-down forks, a Sachs shock, and some Brembo brakes front and rear. As you’d expect with a Guzzi, the V11 Le Mans was heavy – to the tune of nearly 500lbs dry.
All-out performance wasn’t the model’s MO, though. Rather, Moto Guzzi designed the bike to be a sporty-yet-comfortable roadster with smooth handling and predictable power. It made some 91hp at 7,800rpm with the 69.3lb-ft of torque coming in slightly earlier at 6,000rpm. On the road, this meant that it topped out at 135mph. Thanks to the large 5-gallon fuel tank, Le Mans riders could cover 200 miles between fill-ups.
Per MCN, “If you want an old-school Italian heavyweight with 21st century components, finish and style, look no further than the Moto Guzzi V11.”
This example is VIN: ZGUKRAKR32M114776, Engine #: 016046.
The odometer shows 8,000 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, change the oil and oil filter (20w50), transmission oil (80w90), final drive oil (80w90), replaced air intake hoses, flushed the hydros for the clutch, front brake, and rear brake systems, and replaced the fuel pump with a new OEM pump. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A, Air Cooled
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: N/A, Drive Shaft
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 23/16
Tire Date Code Rear: 19/19
Tire % Remaining Front: 50%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.4v
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.7v
Running Condition: Runs
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 1mi
Tires Installed:
-Front: 120/70-17
-Rear: 180/55-17
Notes:
-Tires are old
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS
-Replace tires
Modifications:
Cylinder head protectors.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop MODEL tires with date codes of 2316 and 1919.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Moto Guzzi is offered on a clean California title with registration status believed to currently be on Planned Non-Operation.
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