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Moto-Guzzi is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer that was established in 1920. The company now specializes in 90° V twin engines.
And they are a fine wonderful motorcycle
The company has produced over fifty different models during its history. The most popular, in the 1980's, was the Le Mans. Four versions of the LeMans (or LEMONS as they were colloquially known)were produced, designated I, II, III and IV. The I, II and III are 850cc and the IV is 1000cc. The first two models had rounded barrels while the latter two had squared barrels. All models have shaft drive and make use of Del Orto carburators (36mm). The bikes were highly regarded for thier styling and their performance. The torque of the engine and the frames rigidity meant the model was competitive at a time when Japaneese manufacturers were taking over the European motorcycle market.
Although many regard Guzzis as unreliable, it has been observed that a well maintained Guzzi engine is highly reliable. The service interval of the older models is 3000km and if this schedule this is achieved the engine, partly due to it's simplicity, will last.
The company was taken over in 1972 by Alessandro De Tomaso , owner of Benelli motorcycles and formed part of De Tomaso Group.
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