Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport

Make Model	Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 8V
Year	2009
Engine	Air cooled, four stroke, transverse 90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	1151
Bore x Stroke	95 x 81.2 mm
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Induction	Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control
Ignition / Starting	Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition / electric
Max Power	80.8 kW 110 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	108 Nm @ 6400 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235 2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.700 3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348 4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115 5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968 6th 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
Frame	Tubular cradle, high tensile steel
Front Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm and TIN surface treatment, preload adjustable, 120mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension	Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic), 140mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Seat Height	800 mm
Dry-Weight	229 kg
Fuel Capacity	23 Litres

The look we already know but the 105 CV of “grunt” from the “Quattrovalvole” engine is all new. The power delivery is silky smooth and, on the open road, the bike’s true sports character shines along with numerous technical innovations and a new sense of style. The new “over and under” exhaust system communicates the innate power and innovation of the engine as does the new triangular base of the silencer and the new clear rear lamp cluster. Better performance ensures that the new 1200 SPORT 4V will become an icon for riders seeking real sports performance, not just show. Good taste is assured by the style that gives this Moto Guzzi its character. This style can be seen in the screen and the saddle that house racing number plates like competition models, it can be seen in the white-faced instruments, in the Brembo Gold Series brakes and in the set-back aluminium footpegs.

Although the new Moto Guzzi 1200 SPORT 4V has a decidedly sports type set-up, it is also an excellent tourer with every detail well designed for the rider and pillion passenger to travel in the utmost comfort. The saddle is well padded and offers great support, weight distribution is ideal and with a low centre of gravity, the 1200 SPORT 4 V can easily change direction very quickly on those twisty roads that offer the rider such satisfaction.

The superb handling is due to the exceptional rigidity of the twin cradle steel frame, the forks and the fully adjustable shock absorber that guarantee both comfort and excellent road holding. Those of you that go touring will really appreciate the protection offered by the windscreen and how this sports bike so easily becomes a real Grand Tourer complete with heated hand grips, panniers, top box and satellite navigation system.

No matter the speed, the brakes provide very wide safety margins and consist of twin 320 mm discs with radial mounted four-piston calipers at the front and a single 298 mm disc at the rear. The brake sizes are the same on the ABS version.

In classic black or elegant titanium grey, the 1200 Sport 4V also stands out with its subtle green, white and red stripe that celebrates the bike’s Italian heritage.