2009
Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 788236 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Breva 1200 Sport |
| Price | US$ 13590. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Twin stainless steel floating disc, wave type, ¨ª 320 mm, 4 opposed pistons |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm and TIN surface treatment, preload adjustable |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Single steel fixed disc, ¨ª 282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic) |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Trail | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 95.0 x 81.2 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Double disk, dry |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1151.00 ccm (70.23 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height-adjustable muffler |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW5A, and #945;-n type; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda control, twin spark ignition |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 95.00 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, Red |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 23.00 litres (6.08 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,160 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,195 mm (86.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4148 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.