Flashback With The Top Motorcycles From The 1970s

Published on 04/21/2020
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1976 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans

This model was the first sports motorcycle that came from the Italian company Moto Guzzi. The name was inspired by a 24-hour endurance race that occurs yearly in France. It is equipped with clip-on handlebars and a nose fairing, it went on to be equipped with a three-quarter fairing too. The Le Mans went through a few adjustments over time and became known as Mark I, Series I and Series II though in total less than 10,000 units were produced.

1976 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans

1976 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans

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1975 Laverda 750GT

The Laverda was named after its size and engine size which was 750 cc. It followed the Laverda 650 and caused the sales for the 650 to cease. The names of both the 750 S and 750 GT deemed a revolution and major discovery amongst the motorcycle industry.

1975 Laverda 750GT

1975 Laverda 750GT

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