#Wittels- Posted April 26, 2022 Posted April 26, 2022 The famous designer Oberdan Bezzi has thus reinterpreted an emblematic model in the history of Moto Guzzi. As you may have guessed, we are referring to the long-awaited Le Mans that in the 70s and 80s were authentic superbikes, although at that time it is believed that this term was not yet used even by Anglo-Saxon payments. The year 2021 marked the centenary of the brand (how time flies!). The house of Mandello del Lario took advantage of the event to take a step (or two) forward. One of the most important news was the appearance of a new engine, the V100 Mandello. In addition, the demanding Euro5 homologation was another reason that encouraged the brand located on Lake Como to invest in a new two-cylinder. The V-twin features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, and a hydraulically actuated wet multi-plate clutch. Another novelty is that the cylinder heads are rotated 90 degrees. The Le Mans of the 21st century? “It is undeniable that in recent years Moto Guzzi has shown signs of a new vitality, first with the V85 TT and more recently with the V100 Mandello. They are, without a doubt, good products to which we wish much success”, explains Oberdan Bezzi on his Motosketches website. “But the truth is that there is still a lack of a bike that makes fans dream. Yes, super sports bikes are no longer on the market, they are too expensive, with excessive performance, you can damage yourself a lot with them... And, despite this, would you like to have a Le Mans? With the new engine and the makings of a competition motorcycle. Using top-tier components, monstrous performance and aggressive aesthetics…” continues the designer. “Yes, it is very expensive, demanding and uncomfortable. It can hardly be used, except on the track and on some Sunday outings. Of course, the head and the wallet lead us to choose more practical models. But knowing that your V100 Mandello is related to this Le Mans would be a source of pride. That is what dream bikes are for”, concludes Oberdan Bezzi. And, of course, we have nothing to add such wise words. At 100 years old, the Mandello del Lario brand is experiencing a second youth. A track with the new V100 engine is coming soon but, as Oberdan Bezzi says, there is nothing like a true dream bike. An expensive, demanding, uncomfortable… and exciting model. If Moto Guzzi conquered the world with its Le Mans half a century ago, it's about time it did it again... Link: https://www.moto1pro.com/actualidad/moto-guzzi-v100-concept-la-le-mans-del-siglo-xxi
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