2009 Moto Guzzi Breva V 1200
   
Breva – the name of a wind that
sends ripples over the surface of Lake Como bringing
good weather. This is a name that, two years on from
the launch of the Breva V1100, recalls the sheer quality
and glorious past of Moto Guzzi. While consolidating
the success of the Breva, new technical solutions
have been developed and introduced during the MG range
renovation project and these modifications have been
included in the new Breva V1200.
There are over 60 such changes over the previous
1064cc model. Capacity was increased by widening the
bore from 92 to 95 mm and stroke from 80 to 81.2 mm
leading to a new capacity of 1151 cc. New piston rods
and pistons are joined by a nitride-treated crankshaft
and Nymonic exhaust valves. The engine is lubricated
by a lobe pump system and the oil circuit has been
modified to include a special duct carrying cooled
oil to the heads for the exhaust valves.
The exhaust system has also been modified and now
includes double chamber manifolds and a silencer with
an integrated catalyser. This has removed the need
for the compensator that was on the V 1100 where the
manifolds met. The result is an engine that provides
more lift at medium revs even though it puts out a
hefty 95 CV at 7,500 rpm and maximum torque of 100
Nm at 5,800 rpm. Eighty-five percent of the torque
is available between 2,300 and 4,800 rpm. The engine
uses a specially evolved Marelli Multipoint sequential
ECU that takes care of the fuel injection system.
A stepper motor and twin spark system, apart from
dealing with instant starting, provide smooth power
delivery, excellent fuel consumption and low emissions
that are well within Euro 3 standards.
Sure-footed, safe, comfortable and stable even at
high speed, this naked is, by nature, perfectly suited
for high performance riding but can also be docile
and versatile making it ideal for all sorts of uses.
The Breva V1200 is a hybrid sports/tourer that adapts
itself to a rider’s personality and whims and
lets us experience once again, the sheer pleasure
of riding a machine that is an object of universal
admiration. There can be no doubt that the Breva V1200
is exactly what puts Moto Guzzi at the top of the
league in terms of riding pleasure.
Technical Data
- Engine - Four-stroke V 90 twin
- Cooling - Air cooled
- Capacity - 1,151 cc
- Bore and stroke - 95 x 81.2 mm
- Compression ratio - 9.8 : 1
- Timing - 2 valves per cylinder commanded by light
alloy cam acting on rocker arm and mechanical tappets
Intake valve opening 24 ° before upper TDC.
Intake valve closing 52 ° after lower TDC. Exhaust
valve opening 54 ° before lower TDC. Timing
diagram Exhaust valve closing 22 ° after upper
TDC.
- Maximum power output - Over 66 kW (95 CV) at 7,500
rpm
- Max Torque - Over 100 Nm at 5,800 rpm
- Fuel supply/ignition - Multipoint sequential electronic
injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n
system; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies with Weber
IWP 162 injectors, Lambda probe and twin spark plugs.
- Starter - Electric Spark plugs Inner NGK PMR8B
(Long Life) Outer NGK BPR6ES
- Exhaust system - Stainless steel two-into-one
3 way catalysed with Lambda probe and height adjustable
silencer. Homologation Euro 3
Transmission
- Gearbox - 6 speed – constantly engaged cogs
with integrated flexible couplings 1st 17/38 = 1
: 2.235 2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.7 3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348
4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115 5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968 Gear
ratios 6th 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
- Lubrication - Forced lubrication with lobe pump
and pressure regulator
- Primary drive - Helicoidal gears, ratio 24/35
= 1 : 1.458
- Final drive - Shaft drive, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3.667
- Clutch Dry - mechanically operated twin plate
Chassis
- Frame - Steel tubing
- Wheelbase - 1,495 mm
- Rake - 120 mm
- Steering angle - 25.50°
- Front suspension - Marzocchi Ø 45 mm adjustable
front forks
- Front wheel travel - 120 mm
- Rear suspension - Single swingarm with progressive
action – single rebound adjustable shock absorber
with easy to operate pre-load setting knob
- Rear wheel travel - 140 mm
- Front brakes - Twin floating 320 mm stainless
steel discs, floating Brembo calipers with 4 opposed
pistons.
- Rear brakes - Single 282 mm fixed stainless steel
disc, floating Brembo caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
- Wheels - Three-spoked aluminium alloy
- Front wheel - 3.50” x 17”
- Rear wheel - 5.50” x 17”
- Front tyre - 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (59W) TL Roadtec
Z6
- Rear tyre - 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL Roadtec
Z6
Electrics
- Voltage - 12 V
- Battery 12 V – 18 Ah
- Alternator - 12 V - 350 W
Dimensions
- Length - 2,195 mm
- Width - 870 mm
- Height - 1,125 mm
- Saddle height - 800 mm
- Minimum ground clearance - 185 mm
- Dry weight - 236 kg
- Fuel tank capacity - 23 litres
- Reserve - 4 litres
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