2001 model V11lemans with black frame

[somers]

Hello guzzisti

 

I am considering buying a V11 lemans from 2001. But i've read here on the forum that those bikes had a red frame.

The bike i want to buy has a black frame. Could it be that de late (i've haven't seen the papers yet) 2001 models had a black frame? (Aprillia take-over?)

 

Those 2001 models, has anyone some experience with that type of bike.

I ride a california 3 for the moment, very indestructable en fun to ride, but the v11 lemans is a bike i always wanted to have

(red and grey colors)

 

 

thanks for any replies

[fotoguzzi]

that looks like a 2002 just like mine.. the Lemans did not come with a red frame. the 99-00 V11 Sport had the red frame. In fact I don't think there were any 01 Lemans..

[vuzzi]

you can look up the model changes here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5691

 

It seems they started with the longer (black) frame late 2001.

[mznyc]

In the US that would be an 02 model,dont know if they were offered in Europe any earlier.Some of our East of the Pond members may be able to confirm or deny.May have been made in 01 but offered as a MY 02.

By the way one of my favorite color combinations.That red is quite a beautiful finish!

[Skeeve]

Hello guzzisti

 

I am considering buying a V11 lemans from 2001. But i've read here on the forum that those bikes had a red frame.

The bike i want to buy has a black frame. Could it be that de late (i've haven't seen the papers yet) 2001 models had a black frame? (Aprillia take-over?)

 

 

Like fotoguzzi said, all LeMans models are long-frame [black]. The color of the frame isn't the key, as Rosso Mandellos had black frames w/ that lovely red finish on the rest of the bike, but they were short-frame models.

 

First V11LM is officially a '02 model, regardless of whether produced/sold in '01 [Dumb motorsports manfs. w/ their model years starting in September... ]

[motowarren]

Hello guzzisti

 

I am considering buying a V11 lemans from 2001. But i've read here on the forum that those bikes had a red frame.

The bike i want to buy has a black frame. Could it be that de late (i've haven't seen the papers yet) 2001 models had a black frame? (Aprillia take-over?)

 

 

Like fotoguzzi said, all LeMans models are long-frame [black]. The color of the frame isn't the key, as Rosso Mandellos had black frames w/ that lovely red finish on the rest of the bike, but they were short-frame models.

 

First V11LM is officially a '02 model, regardless of whether produced/sold in '01 [Dumb motorsports manfs. w/ their model years starting in September... ]

It was interesting looking at the changes ofver the years. One thing I'm having trouble finding is the specs on the different models with the long and short WB. Can someone tell what lenth the long WB is and what the short WB is? It tells me in the updates which ones were which but it doesn't give any lengths

[Admin Jaap]

Google is your friend... :-)

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/moto_guzzi_v11_sport_2000.php

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/moto_guzzi_v11_le_mans_2002.php

 

Short WB: 1,471 mm (57.9 inches)

Long WB: 1,490 mm (58.7 inches)

 

Btw, found a picture of your workshop/garage on Facebook. Impressive!