By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike
Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 (MY2007) vs Breva 1100 (MY2007)
Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 vs Breva 1100: which one's easier to live with every day.
You'll feel the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 pull clean from low revs the moment you roll on the throttle, and it doesn't shudder. On the Moto Guzzi Breva 1100, that same roll-on wakes a twin that's eager to chase the redline. Up top, it surges and keeps pulling.
So which one do you buy?
The Breva 1200 has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Narrow edge: Breva 1200
On a winding road, the Breva 1200 comes out a touch ahead. You wouldn't bet much on a gap like that.
The Breva 1100 has the edge if…
Traveling with luggage
By a nose: Breva 1100
The Breva 1100 carries a touring load slightly better. Small edge.
What makes each one tick
Breva 1200
With bags strapped on or a passenger aboard, the Breva 1200's chassis holds a steady line through a bend and steers without surprises. A broken patch of asphalt mid-bend doesn't knock it off that line. The suspension soaks it up. The exhaust note keeps reminding you it's Italian.
Breva 1100
A full day in the saddle suits the Breva 1100, with an upright reach to the bar and a padded seat that's still comfortable at sundown. Through the Twisted Sisters, the front end snaps into each bend and doesn't fight a quick change of direction. The front brake bites hard. At highway speed, the chassis stays settled.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Breva 1200 has the lower wet weight: 534 lb (242 kg) vs 547 lb (248 kg).
- The Breva 1200 makes more peak torque: 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) vs 64 lb-ft (87 Nm).
- The Breva 1200 has the larger engine: 1151 cc vs 1064 cc.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Not built for this
Both of these get tiring on a long day. A proper tourer will treat you better on big miles.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Both fall short
A first bike should forgive mistakes, and these two don't do that well enough. Come back to them later.
Call it even on commuting. Choose on fit, price and the one that makes you grin.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Breva 1200
What owners say
Strengths
- Smooth, characterful V-twin engine
Breva 1100
What owners say
Strengths
- Smooth and rev-happy V-twin engine
- Excellent long-distance comfort
- Powerful and reliable braking
- Simple and easy to maintain
Known problems to check before you buy
Breva 1200
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
Breva 1100
- Startus Interruptus A well-known failure mode where the starter motor fails to engage due to voltage drop across aging wiring and connectors. Manifests as a click but no cranking, often worse when hot.
- Dashboard water ingress The instrument cluster is not fully waterproof. Moisture can cause fogging, erratic readings, or total failure, especially after heavy rain or pressure washing.
What they share
- Engine
- 90° V-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Peak torque at
- 6,000 rpm
- Fuel capacity
- 6.1 US gal (23 L)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Breva 1200 | Breva 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) |
| Wet weight | 534 lb (242 kg) | 547 lb (248 kg) |
| Breva 1200 | Breva 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1151 cc | 1064 cc |
| Power | 84 hp (62 kW) | 88 hp (64 kW) |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) | 64 lb-ft (87 Nm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Breva 1200 | Breva 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Not offered | Option |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
