2012
Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport ABS - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 820943 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | 1200 Sport ABS |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular cradle, high tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Stainless steel _x001E_floating disc, wave type, 4 opposed pistons. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm spring preload and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Steel fi_x001D_xed disc, fl_x001E_oating 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 | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1151.00 ccm (70.23 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Compact reactive shaft drive CA.RC. Double universal joint with _x001E_oating bevel gear, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3,666 |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3 |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 90° V-twin |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height adjustable mu_x001F_er |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | Splash |
| Power | 103.26 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 105.00 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, Silver |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 23.00 litres (6.08 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,195 mm (86.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 240.0 kg (529.1 pounds) |
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.