Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport

Make Model	Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V
Year	2007 - 08
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, light alloy push-rod, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	1151 cc / 70.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	95 x 81.2 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Lubrication	Splash
Exhaust	Stainless steel, 2 in 1, with three ways catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor. Euro 3
Induction	Fuel supply/ignition Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda probe and twin spark plugs.
Ignition	Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition / electric
Starting	Electric
Max Power	67.2 kW / 92.2 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	96 Nm / 70.8 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm
Clutch	Dry mechanically operated twin plate
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235 2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.700 3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.347 4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115 5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.967 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
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic)
Rear Wheel Travel	140 mm / 5.5 in
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
Dimensioons	Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in Length 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in
Wheelbase	1485 mm / 58.5 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Ground clearance	185 mm / 7.3 in
Dry Weight	229 kg / 504.9 albs
Fuel Capacity	23 Litres / 6.0 US gal

The 90 degree V-Twin achieves a claimed output of "over 94hp @ 7800rpm" (along with "over 74lb-ft of torque @ 5800rpm") through a host of changes, including a revised intake tract, redesigned intake and exhaust port shapes, and an all-new exhaust system. Inside the engine, twin spark plugs ingnite the air/fuel mixture, which propels lighter 9.8:1 compression pistons and lightweight rods - which reciprocate in a crankcase which has a revised oiling system for higher flow.

According to their press materials, Moto Guzzi even plans to offer a "track kit", which will add a modified cylinder head with increased compression and hand-polished intake ports, along with removing the airbox and filter and adding a race exhaust and remapped ECU.

Power from the heavily re-engineered motor travels through a six-speed gearbox with revised ratios, which were chosen with sports riding in mind, and then reaches the rear wheel via Guzzi's 'reactive' shaft drive system on a single-sided swingarm.

At one end of that single-sided swingarm you'll find a 298mm disc clamped by a twin-piston caliper, while at the other end is a "high-tensile steel frame" designed for extreme rigidity. Mildly rear-set rider's footpegs and dirt-bike style one-piece bars blend comfort with sporty egronomics, and Moto Guzzi claims passenger comfort was a priority as well. Up front, 45mm forks carry dual four-piston calipers clamping two 320mm front discs, while an ABS version will be available as an option.

Despite its "Sport" moniker, the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport seems likely to make an excellent sport-tourer, with ergonomics appearing similar to those of Yamaha's previous-generation FZ1 - a bike which won huge popularity among the sporty touring crowd. Moto Guzzi seems clued in to this, as saddlebags, a top bag, and a luggage rack will be available as options, along with an anti-theft system.

Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 4V