MOTO-GUZZI BREVA 1200 (2005 - 2011) Review

Year: 2011

Was looking for a litre+ twin with shaft drive and decent fuel capacity. Hello Guzzi Breva! Fine looking/ sounding/ feeling machine. Muscular beast but absurdly agile for the size. Had expected much torquier powerplant but enjoys middle rev range more than low down. Fat, comfortable seat for rider and pillion. Gets ~380km to a tank. Barely breaks a sweat at ~130km/h. Looks gorgeous and have never seen another on the road. Had never considered a Moto Guzzi, don’t see many of them in Western Australia (they’re out there, I’m told). Very glad I took the punt.

Version: v1100ie

Year: 2005

Excellent allrounder, can do local touring, very comfy and stable 2 up, classic V twin noise and grunt, pulls like a train, not overly fast over 60 mph though, shaft drive simplicity, nice upright position and low to average seat height, looks good - I know some people don't seem to think so but wherever I park mine people always come and look at it and not the Jap bikes parked next to it...

Buying experience: Private - bigger cc MGs are very cheap

Love it, very comfy, great two up, stands out from the crowd, its one of those bikes that looks better in the flesh,there is so much attention to detail,its also a bike that is very easy to maintain and service yourself. Go test one A.S.A.P.

Bought a 08 with 5K on the clock I've had it two months and its now at 8K. Very very comfortable (Unlike the CBF1000), fast enough for me, 200 mile plus from a tank when I'm not being silly, build quality as good as any beemer (alot cheaper too) and it handles very well. What more could you ask for. Only question is why isnt everyone else riding these??

What an excellent bike. Underpowered for some tastes but 85hp allows you to hold your own on the M25 and A1. Actually, more than hold your own, as nothing passed me on a run from Brighton to Lincoln. It has a road presence that isn't bullied and the addition of the screen allows er... swift progress. I was initially nervous about filtering with the panniers, not having a good grasp of how wide I was, but bit the bullet and went for it on the A1 at Blyth (horrendous roadwork jam). That was very enjoyable, having fun at 15 mph. White van mirrors seem the same height as my mirrors, which makes for some hairy moments. I've got the screen on the highest setting but a bit of a play may be needed, opinions differ on its effectiveness. Stock rear suspension seems way to soft, so have dialled in the settings for load and passenger, which seems fine to me. I may be in danger of developing an emotional attachment.

An excellent bike, looks superb and rides gracefully: cons ? Being only 86bhp in this sport obsessed market might be not sufficient for some..while it might became a bargain for others. Touring Capability, fast in the city and head turner at all traffic lights. Enjoy