By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike
Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 (MY2007) vs Breva 750 (MY2009)
Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 vs Breva 750: no fairing, no excuses. Here's how to pick.
Roll on out of a slow bend, and the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200's twin doesn't shudder as it pulls clean from low revs. The Moto Guzzi Breva 750 tugs hard at that same twist, and you'll hear its exhaust bark. It likes a gentle, flowing hand.
So which one do you buy?
The Breva 1200 has the edge if…
Traveling with luggage
A touch ahead: Breva 1200
The Breva 1200 feels a little more at home with bags on. That comes from more range per tank and more comfort on long stints. It's a fine margin, so test both loaded if you can.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Edges it: Breva 1200
On a winding road, the Breva 1200 comes out a touch ahead. Put it down to harder acceleration. You wouldn't bet much on a gap like that.
What makes each one tick
Breva 1200
A passenger and full bags barely unsettle the Breva 1200 on the Twisted Sisters, where the chassis keeps steering true from one turn to the next. Comfort doesn't suffer for it. There's a pulsing shove from even a small throttle opening down low, and it never turns harsh as the speed climbs. Its relaxed bars carry you through long touring days.
Breva 750
An upright riding position and a light build ready the Breva 750 for weekday traffic and weekend getaways alike. Its engine doesn't chase top-end rush. At corner entry, the bike's 452 lb (205 kg) won't fight a light push on the bar. The engine's rich note fills the commute.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Breva 750 has the lower wet weight: 452 lb (205 kg) vs 534 lb (242 kg).
- The Breva 1200 makes more peak power: 84 hp (62 kW) vs 49 hp (36 kW).
- The Breva 1200 makes more peak torque: 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) vs 40 lb-ft (54 Nm).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Look elsewhere
Hours in the saddle won't flatter either of these. They're happier on shorter runs.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Wrong tool: Breva 1200
The Breva 1200 is built for experienced hands. Come back to it once you've got some miles in.
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 750
What owners say
Strengths
- Torquey, characterful engine
What they share
- Engine
- 90° V-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Final drive
- Shaft
Where the spec sheets split
| Breva 1200 | Breva 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) |
| Wet weight | 534 lb (242 kg) | 452 lb (205 kg) |
| Breva 1200 | Breva 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1151 cc | 744 cc |
| Power | 84 hp (62 kW) | 49 hp (36 kW) |
| Peak power at | 7,800 rpm | 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) | 40 lb-ft (54 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 6,000 rpm | 3,600 rpm |
| Breva 1200 | Breva 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 6.1 US gal (23 L) | 4.8 US gal (18 L) |
| Breva 1200 | Breva 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 | 130/80-17 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Breva 1200 | Breva 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manually Adjustable Front Suspension | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
