BIG BREVA - ARRIVING AT MOTO GUZZI DEALERS THIS MONTH
17 May 2005 - Moto Guzzi

The Breva V1100 is Moto Guzzi’s latest and probably best big bike to date, but don’t take our word for it - the 1100cc Breva sports tourer, was described by Motor Cycle News as “Moto Guzzi’s smoothest and best handling bike ever”.

Although silky smooth, it’s still a Guzzi, with the power delivery and sound, that only a big Guzzi air cooled V-twin engine gives you.

This eagerly awaited and much discussed new model, features softly sprung suspension, designed for comfort over long distances as well as in town riding, with lots of ground clearance and excellent handling thrown in as a bonus to facilitate more spirited riding. All made possible by the completely new shaft drive system enclosed within the new cast alloy single sided swing arm.

The big Breva also features a completely new 6-speed gearbox, lighter pistons, twin-spark cylinder heads and a new sump design to allow easier access to the oil filter. Just a few of the many technical improvements on this engine, which has been exhaustively tested on the roads of Europe, run for hundreds of hours on the test bench and has also been subjected to around 15,000 hours of gruelling full throttle testing on a rolling road, equivalent to about 200,000 km of typical engine life.

If long distance riding is your thing and you want to make full use of the Breva V1100’s touring capability, Moto Guzzi touring equipment is available. This includes integrated loading system panniers with mounting racks designed to complement the style of the bike and not spoil its looks when the panniers are removed, and a practical, comfort oriented windshield for high speed cruising. Finally, if you hope the road will never end, the capacious 24-litre fuel tank will not disappoint you.

The fact that this is a 21st century bike, is confirmed by a ‘communicator’ panel with active matrix LCD display designed to accept future optional ‘infotainment’ packages, controlled by the on-board computer.

At £6,999 on the road, MCN said “it’s a lot of bike for the money” (for example, more than £500 cheaper than the BMW R1150R) - and they gave it a rating of 4-stars, putting it ahead of the American and Japanese competition. Available in red, black or metallic grey, the Breva V1100 arrives in the UK at the end of May – ask your dealer for a test ride.

All new Moto Guzzi bikes come with 2 years manufacturer’s warranty and 2 years European Roadside Assistance and Recovery.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

ENGINE
Type: 90° V-Twin, 4 stroke
Cooling system: Air cooled
Displacement: 1,064cc
Bore and stroke: 92 x 80mm
Compression ratio: 9.8 : 1
Timing System: 2 overhead valves, light alloy push-rods
Maximum power: 61.8 kW at 7,800 rpm
Maximum torque: 86.5 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Fuel System: Weber-Marelli electric injection
Starting system: Electric
Ignition: Electronic digital ignition. Twin spark
Exhaust System: Stainless steel exhaust system, 2 in 1, 3 ways
catalyst with Lambda sensor, adjustable muffler

(Euro 3)

TRANSMISSION
Gear: 6 speed
Primary drive: Helical gear
Secondary drive: Reactive; double universal joint with floating bevel
Clutch: Dry

CHASSIS
Frame: Detachable tubular steel cradle
Wheelbase: 1,500 mm
Trail: 120 mm
Rake: 25°30’
Front suspension: Telescopic fork 45mm diameter, preload adjustable,
120mm travel
Rear suspension: Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock,
rebound and pre-load adjustable 140mm travel
Front brake: Two 320mm stainless discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: Single 282mm stainless disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheels: Three spoke light alloy
Front rim & tyre: 3,50” x 17” - 120/70 17”
Rear rim & tyre: 5,50” x 17” - 180/55 17”

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery & Alternator: 12 V, 16 Ah - 540 W

DIMENSIONS
Length: 2,130 mm
Width: 810mm
Height: 1,310mm
Seat height: 800mm
Ground clearance: 185mm
Handlebar height: 1,071mm
Front footrest height: 377mm
Dry weight: 230kg (with centre stand)
Fuel tank capacity: 24 litres
Reserve: 4 litres

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