Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans review

It's big, but it isn't clever, the Le Mans is very shiny on the surface, but we suspect deeply oily underneath
If you want a new bike with old skool sensibilities, the Le Mans is a man-sized chunk of motorcycling machinery
Heavy to the point of obesity, the Le Mans is far less racy than its name suggests

Too expensive to be properly attractive, but undeniably butch in a confused neo-retro way. If you like your bikes solid, this is one lump that won't disappoint.Too expensive to be properly attractive, but undeniably butch in a confused neo-retro way. If you like your bikes solid, this is one lump that won't disappoint.

Length (mm)2150
Width (mm)785
Height (mm)1210
Dryweight (kg)226
Seats1
Seat Height (mm)800
Suspension FrontMarzocchi upside-down fork, extension and preload adjustable
Suspension RearCantilever swing arm Sachs mono, compression/extension/preload adjustable
Wheels Front17 inch Brembo spoke light alloy
Wheels Rear17 inch Brembo spoke light alloy
Tyres Front120/70-17
Tyres Rear180/55-17
Brakes FrontTwo Brembo Oro series stainless steel floating 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers
Brakes RearSingle Brembo stainless steel fixed 282mm disc with 2 piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)20.7
Wheelbase (mm)1490
Ground Clearance (mm)178
Trail (mm)103
ChassisMonobeam frame
Cubic Capacity (cc)1064
Max Power (bhp)90
Max Power Peak (rpm)8200
Torque (ft/lb)69
Torque Peak (rpm)5400
Bore (mm)92
Stroke (mm)80
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio9.8
IgnitionDigital electronic
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryElectric indirect sequential injection
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveShaft