KTM 1190 RC8 vs Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1190 RC8stacks up against the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 RC8Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport
Model year20112009
Price$13,590
Engine1148 cc1151 cc
Horsepower153 hp95 hp
Torque120 Nm100 Nm
Weight184 kg229 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Twin stainless steel floating disc, wave type, ¨ª 320 mm, 4 opposed pistons
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single steel fixed disc, ¨ª 282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

KTM 1190 RC8 vs Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1190 RC8 and the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1190 RC8 brings 153 hp in a 184 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport counters with 95 hp at 229 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: