Matt from Machine is a builder who is getting constant wide spread attention with his versatile motorbike building style.
In a previous article we listed his Machine 50 Pan . What we have seen is a lot of motorbike builders stick with one style and build motorbikes with similar characteristics, that’s another reason we are a big fan of Matt’s, his versatility enables him to build unique bikes from a variety of different style.
The Moto Guzzi Le Mans is a sports motorcycle first manufactured in 1976 by Italian company Moto Guzzi. During its lifetime it has gone through a series of changes which have meant that it is increasingly seen as a sports tourer.
Click here to take a look at the picture of what this bike looked like when it arrived at Matt’s workshop, the transformation is unbelievable.
When Matt bought the Guzzi the engine on Le Mans was already significantly customized, with a kit to boost up the capacity from 850cc to 950cc. The clutch and gearbox was tweaked by a Moto Guzzi expert Peter Roper.
In Matt’s words: “It was a fast bike before but it’s totally superior now. It runs better, shifts smoother, revs quicker, handles better and looks better I think. For those that have not ridden a Guzzi at 150kmh on the open road (as far as classic motorcycles go) do yourself a favour and hunt one down….you wont be disappointed”
Many thanks to Matt for doing such stylish modifications to iconic motorcycles from the 70s. Check out the video of Matt’s Moto Guzzi Mark 1 Le Mans.
Good on you Matt, it’s good to have a great builder like you in our country. I like Le Mans, but i think the 1950 Harley Panhead | MACHINE is more like my style.