Moto Guzzi Breva 1100

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Update: 04/03/05. Price £6,999, ETA May.
Update: 07/04/05. Breva top in first UK review.
Update: 01/06/05. Demonstrator now available.
Update: 14/11/06. Subtle changes for 2007
Update: 05/12/07. Capacity to 1200 for 2008

Moto Guzzi has today revealed a brand new model at the Milan Motorcycle Show, the Breva V 1100.

With this bike Moto Guzzi say they are hoping to rekindle memories of the V7, a model particularly successful in the States, by designing a tireless, mile eating tourer. But now with very high standard of reliability and finish. BMW market share is in Guzzi's sights here.

Comfortable, easy to ride, lavishly equipped, and technically advanced, the Breva V 1100 is perfect for intensive daily use. It is made with everybody in mind, Guzzi fans who would never ride anything else, ex-Guzzi riders returning to the fold, and everybody seeking to discover the pleasures of Moto Guzzi's unique riding style.

The engine is fuel injected with twin valves per cylinder and new lighter weight internal components. Power is 86 bhp @ 7,500 rpm and torque 63 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm.

In brief, the new engine is lighter, better lubricated and vibrates less, for a more comfortable ride and better performance.

The most significant technological innovation is the single sided swing arm with integrated, patented "reactive" shaft drive which is supposed to be very smooth and to eliminate much of the traditional shaft drive effect.

The styling is an eclectic mix of traditional and modern, with a familiar front aspect, v-twin engine and analogue clocks, but with LED rear lights, optional "info-entertainment" systems, optional ABS, matching Moto Guzzi helmet and that single sided swing arm.

It will be available in red, grey or black. Colour matched panniers are also available, of course.

Dry weight is 231kg, and it has a very useful 23 litre fuel tank.

Price and availability dates are yet to be announced, but we estimate a cost of around £7,000 and availability early June 2005.

Update: 04/03/05. News Flash!
The first batch of 1100 Brevas will be arriving in the UK in late May. They will be available in red, black or metallic grey. The price is a highly competitive £6,999 on the road, and we are expecting demand to outstrip production throughout 2005, so if you are after one of these beauties, you'll need to act now, by phoning us at the number in the top right of this page to order by leaving a £500 deposit.

Update: 07/04/05. Excellent first review.
Nip down to your newsagent for a copy of MCN in which you'll find the UK's first review of the Moto Guzzi Breva 1100. They put it at the top of its class, knocking its main competitor, the BMW R1150R, into second place on character, competency and price. Not a bad start!

Update: 01/06/05. First batch arrives.
We've now received our first allocation of the the Breva 1100, and they really do look smart. The finish has been taken to another level. We are just in the process of putting a demonstrator on the road, which we'll have completed by Saturday, so give us a call and book a test ride this weekend....you know you want to! See the demonstrator here.

Update: 14/11/06. For 2007 the Breva gets ABS, electronic controls from the Norge and a new mother-of-pearl mica finish.

Update: 05/12/07. The Breva gets a capacity hike for 2008 and is now known as the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200, getting an extra 10% power and an extra 16% torque, with similar colours to the Norge. We have the Breva 1200 in stock at price of £7,499 OTR. an ABS version is also available.