The Moto Guzzi Breva V750 iE.

The Moto Guzzi Breva V750 iE.

Moto Guzzi Breva V750 iE Price: $12,990 Engine: 744cc air-cooled V twin Power: 35.5kW at 6800 rpm 0-100 kmh: 5.9 secs Consumption: 4.1 litres/100km

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By Ken Llewelyn

THE Moto Guzzi Breva is a middleweight user friendly bike in similar vein to Triumph’s Bonneville. The riding position is upright with limited wind protection from the small screen. It is also a very attractive bike without some of the over-the-top styling associated with bikes such as the Cagiva Raptor. And for the vertically challenged there is a lower seat option available.

Engine/gear box

The Breva is powered by an air-cooled, fuel injected, 90 degree, V twin pushrod engine pumping out 35.5kW. The linear power delivery ensures there is no rush at the top end making it very suitable for riders of limited experience. Gear changing takes some adjustment as Guzzi boxes invariable have a long throw movement although the Breva’s five speeder is smooth without false neutrals.

Suspension/brakes

Suspension is a simple affair with twin rear shocks and effective, though skinny front, forks. Braking is good for the performance with a single Brembo Oro calliper at the front and satisfactory stopping power from the rear.

Riding pleasure

A most important facet of motor cycling is the feel good factor. And the Breva has it in spades. With the V twin burbling away it is a very comfortable and relaxing bike to ride at 110km/h on the highway. The quick steering and excellent torque makes easy work of winding and hilly roads. With the simple air-cooled engine and shaft drive this is a bike which should give years of service with minimal expense. Certainly, Guzzi, in the past, had a reputation for mechanical and electrical failures but the Breva is a much improved product.

Nice touches

There are stanchion guards on the front forks to avoid stone chips and blown seals. A substantial grab rail for the pillion provides security, plus hard panniers, a tank bag and touring windscreen are available.