2009 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V
 
The look we already know but the 105
CV of “grunt” from the “Quattrovalvole”
engine is all new. The power delivery is silky smooth
and, on the open road, the bike’s true sports
character shines along with numerous technical innovations
and a new sense of style. The new “over and
under” exhaust system communicates the innate
power and innovation of the engine as does the new
triangular base of the silencer and the new clear
rear lamp cluster. Better performance ensures that
the new 1200 SPORT 4V will become an icon for riders
seeking real sports performance, not just show.
Good taste is assured by the style that
gives this Moto Guzzi its character. This style can
be seen in the screen and the saddle that house racing
number plates like competition models, it can be seen
in the white-faced instruments, in the Brembo Gold
Series brakes and in the set-back aluminium footpegs.
Although the new Moto Guzzi 1200 SPORT 4V has a decidedly
sports type set-up, it is also an excellent tourer
with every detail well designed for the rider and
pillion passenger to travel in the utmost comfort.
The saddle is well padded and offers
great support, weight distribution is ideal and with
a low centre of gravity, the 1200 SPORT 4 V can easily
change direction very quickly on those twisty roads
that offer the rider such satisfaction. The superb
handling is due to the exceptional rigidity of the
twin cradle steel frame, the forks and the fully adjustable
shock absorber that guarantee both comfort and excellent
road holding. Those of you that go touring will really
appreciate the protection offered by the windscreen
and how this sports bike so easily becomes a real
Grand Tourer complete with heated hand grips, panniers,
top box and satellite navigation system.
No matter the speed, the brakes provide
very wide safety margins and consist of twin 320 mm
discs with radial mounted four-piston calipers at
the front and a single 298 mm disc at the rear. The
brake sizes are the same on the ABS version. In classic
black or elegant titanium grey, the 1200 Sport 4V
also stands out with its subtle green, white and red
stripe that celebrates the bike’s Italian heritage.
Technical Data
Engine
- Type : Four-stroke V 90 twin Cooling : Air and
oil cooled with independent cooling pump
- Capacity : 1,151cc
- Bore and stroke : 95 x 81.2 mm
- Compression ratio : 11 : 1
- Timing diagram : Intake valve opening 36°
before upper TDC. (play 1 mm) Intake valve closing
62° after lower TDC.
- Exhaust valve opening 58° before lower TDC.
Exhaust valve closing 30° after upper TDC. Measured
with rocker arm/valve play of 1.5 mm
- Maximum power output : Over 77 kW (105 CV) at
7,000 rpm
- Max Torque : Over 105 Nm at 6,750 rpm
- Fuel supply/ignition : Multipoint sequential electronic
injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n
system; 2 x Ø50 mm throttle bodies with Weber
IWP 189 injectors, Lambda probe.
- Starter : Electric
- Spark plugs : NGK PMR8B (Long Life)
- Exhaust system : Stainless steel two-into-one
3-way catalysed with Lambda probe. Homologation
: Euro 3
Transmission
- Gearbox : 6 speed
- Gear ratios : 1st 17/38 = 1: 2.235 : 2nd 20/34
=1: 1.700 : 3rd 23/31 = 1: 1.348 : 4th 26/29 = 1:
1.115 : 5th 31/30 = 1: 0.968 : 6th 29/25 = 1: 0.862
- Lubrication : Oil bath.
- Primary drive : Helicoidal gears, ratio 24/35
= 1 : 1.4583 Final drive : CA.R.C reactive drive;
double universal joint with floating bevel gear,
ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3,666
- Clutch : Single plate with integrated flexible
couplings
Chassis
- Frame : tubular cradle, high tensile steel
- Wheelbase : 1,495 mm
- Trail : 120 mm Rake : 25°
- Steering angle : 32°
- Front suspension : telescopic hydraulic fork with
Ø 45 mm spring preload and rebound damping
adjustable. Front wheel travel : 120 mm
- Rear suspension : single arm suspension with progressive
linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound
and pre-load (hydraulic)
- Rear wheel travel : 140 mm
- Front brake : twin stainless steel floating disc,
Ø 320 mm, 4 opposed piston
- Rear brake : single steel fixed disc, Ø
282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
- Wheels : three spokes, light alloy wheels, gravity
die-casting
- Front wheel : 3.50” x 17”
- Rear wheel : 5.50” x 17”
- Front tyre : 120/70 ZR17”
- Rear tyre : 180/55 ZR17”
Electrical Equipment
- Voltage : 12 V Battery : 12 V – 18 Ah
- Alternator : 12 V – 550 W
Dimensions
- Length : 2,195 mm
- Width (handlebars) : 840 mm
- Height (windshield) : 1,160 mm
- Seat height : 800 mm
- Minimum round clearance : 185 mm
- Dry weight : 240 kg
- Fuel tank capacity : 23 litre
- Reserve : 4 litre
Technical data specified above for the Moto Guzzi
1200 Sport 4V may be changed without prior notice.
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