Motorcycle specifications Moto-Guzzi1100 V 11 LE MANS 2003 Old-fashioned sport

moto-Guzzi returned to the market in fine style with its V 11 roadster. This Le Mans version further affirms the Italian brand's revival. With this machine, Mandello's eagle spreads its wings in beautiful ways. More cafe-racer than sports bike, the Le Mans is a beautiful creation that's a pleasure to behold. The eye scrutinizes the curves, lingers on details, shines on certain achievements. The finish is very flattering, carefully matching the deliciously retro lines and tinged with a certain majesty. There's no Japanese slenderness here; Guzzi maintains its personality, its identity as a highly singular sports car. For her, there's no chasing the stopwatch. Its charm is deeper, more sentimental, more expressive. In its bowels lives a twin-cylinder engine that doesn't care about extreme performance. It's all about big torque and the sensations it instills in the rider. Traditionally and eternally Guzzi, this transverse twin with fuel injection and 2 valves per cylinder suits the Italian perfectly. The mill's high inertia pushes you along like a big, wise but powerful muscle. It's a pity that a mid-range dip disturbs the effort of the big guns.

with its new, prestigious livery, the V 11 had to do justice to its handling. With this in mind, the frame was reworked and the wheelbase modified. The progress made is clear. The bike behaves beautifully in curves, proving to be easy to handle and precise, but a little harsh on the suspension. When you're riding, you don't have to worry about the universal joint transmission or the clutch-selector assembly. Perfect for enjoying the pistons beating. Only legs that are too bent over might grumble as they flush the edges of the fork head. Your posterior may grumble at the moderately friendly saddle. A ride on a Ducati 900 SS will make your bottom realize that the V 11 Le Mans isn't all that stiff.

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(inspired by Moto-journal - manufacturer's photos)