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This one followed me home from my Triumph dealership
- Thread starter Flat Cap Cafe Racer
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1200 Sport is a great ride. Should give you miles of smiles.
Flat Cap Cafe Racer
Tuned and Synch'ed
I'm really like it, a soulful motorcycle.
Congratulations! I love mine. It is simply awesome in my estimation.
I still think it is the finest sounding stock exhaust pipe ever used by Moto Guzzi. I love it.
Mine found me through CycleTrader.com and she sang my name at 2am saying “Come take me! You know you want it!” I was smitten. Next day I was on a plane to Kansas City to ride her home.
The only changes I have done is I swapped out to the Aprilia Mana 850 handlebars. They are a direct fit including threads tapped for the original bar end weights and I added a MPH Hard Start Relay.
Everything else is perfect and bone stock.
Runs beautiful every time. Not a single drop of oil anywhere.
Enjoy!
I still think it is the finest sounding stock exhaust pipe ever used by Moto Guzzi. I love it.
Mine found me through CycleTrader.com and she sang my name at 2am saying “Come take me! You know you want it!” I was smitten. Next day I was on a plane to Kansas City to ride her home.
The only changes I have done is I swapped out to the Aprilia Mana 850 handlebars. They are a direct fit including threads tapped for the original bar end weights and I added a MPH Hard Start Relay.
Everything else is perfect and bone stock.
Runs beautiful every time. Not a single drop of oil anywhere.
Enjoy!
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Flat Cap Cafe Racer
Tuned and Synch'ed
Unfortunately mine did not come with the stock exhaust but it sounds pretty good. I'll make a few changes so it fits me better but not many. Thanks for the tip on the handlebars I may be changing them out but I'll ride it a little longer before deciding.
I'm looking forward to getting to know this bike it has a lot to offer.
The 1200 Sport is intoxicating and addictive. She loves to run and it is deceptively quick.
Granted, she’s not Thor’s Hammer in terms of power compared to an open class sport bike but the 1151 cc engine puts out a maximum of over 70 kW (95 CV) at 7,800 rpm with maximum torque of over 100 Nm at 5,800 rpm. I think it I beautifully balanced in terms of performance and chassis. The chassis and suspension is a excellent in my opinion and I saw no reason to change anything in it.
The Mana 850 bars are easier on the spine and wrists and they maintain the stock appearance. They come up and back just enough to make all day riding, very comfortable. The finish is a bit different but it matches the bike and nobody suspects that they aren’t stock equipment.
What I liked most about them was that they fit perfect in every detail. Given that they were made for another “Piaggio built” motorcycle, this was the deciding factor for me. I’m very happy with them.
It’s a shame you don’t have the stock exhaust. It truly is the very best sounding stock one from Moto Guzzi that I have ever heard. I love it.
Your GPR can is a very good product too though. I had a GPR on my Stelvio before I changed it to a Mistral, which is my favorite exhaust manufacturer for Moto Guzzi motorcycles. They are literally down the road about 1 mile from the factory in Mandello del Lario.
I also like your Hepco-Becker C-bow cases. Those are convenient for small things on a day or overnight ride. Nice look too.
Do you have the owner’s manual? Lots of great info. Here is a copy for you or others.
Enjoy your 1200 Sport! Great find.
Granted, she’s not Thor’s Hammer in terms of power compared to an open class sport bike but the 1151 cc engine puts out a maximum of over 70 kW (95 CV) at 7,800 rpm with maximum torque of over 100 Nm at 5,800 rpm. I think it I beautifully balanced in terms of performance and chassis. The chassis and suspension is a excellent in my opinion and I saw no reason to change anything in it.
The Mana 850 bars are easier on the spine and wrists and they maintain the stock appearance. They come up and back just enough to make all day riding, very comfortable. The finish is a bit different but it matches the bike and nobody suspects that they aren’t stock equipment.
What I liked most about them was that they fit perfect in every detail. Given that they were made for another “Piaggio built” motorcycle, this was the deciding factor for me. I’m very happy with them.
It’s a shame you don’t have the stock exhaust. It truly is the very best sounding stock one from Moto Guzzi that I have ever heard. I love it.
Your GPR can is a very good product too though. I had a GPR on my Stelvio before I changed it to a Mistral, which is my favorite exhaust manufacturer for Moto Guzzi motorcycles. They are literally down the road about 1 mile from the factory in Mandello del Lario.
I also like your Hepco-Becker C-bow cases. Those are convenient for small things on a day or overnight ride. Nice look too.
Do you have the owner’s manual? Lots of great info. Here is a copy for you or others.
Enjoy your 1200 Sport! Great find.
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Flat Cap Cafe Racer
Tuned and Synch'ed
The 1200 Sport is intoxicating and addictive. She loves to run and it is deceptively quick.
Granted, she’s not Thor’s Hammer in terms of power compared to an open class sport bike but the 1151 cc engine puts out a maximum of over 70 kW (95 CV) at 7,800 rpm with maximum torque of over 100 Nm at 5,800 rpm. I think it I beautifully balanced in terms of performance and chassis. The chassis and suspension is a excellent in my opinion and I saw no reason to change anything in it.
The Mana 850 bars are easier on the spine and wrists and they maintain the stock appearance. They come up and back just enough to make all day riding, very comfortable. The finish is a bit different but it matches the bike and nobody suspects that they aren’t stock equipment.
What I liked most about them was that they fit perfect in every detail. Given that they were made for another “Piaggio built” motorcycle, this was the deciding factor for me. I’m very happy with them.
It’s a shame you don’t have the stock exhaust. It truly is the very best sounding stock one from Moto Guzzi that I have ever heard. I love it.
Your GPR can is a very good product too though. I had a GPR on my Stelvio before I changed it to a Mistral, which is my favorite exhaust manufacturer for Moto Guzzi motorcycles. They are literally down the road about 1 mile from the factory in Mandello del Lario.
I also like your Hepco-Becker C-bow cases. Those are convenient for small things on a day or overnight ride. Nice look too.
Do you have the owner’s manual? Lots of great info. Here is a copy for you or others.
Enjoy your 1200 Sport! Great find.
Thanks Scott. I got in touch with the previous owner and he is providing a hard copy of the manual. He was a bit heavier than me and has the suspension dialed up a little hard for me. There is certainly enough adjustment front and rear to soften it a bit.
My buddy had this model a few years back but sold it for a Griso. After riding both the Griso certainly had more power but I liked the Sport better. I think he regrets it too.
I do appreciate the tips and help.
Hope you'll add your VIN# and related to the Regsitry here;
Breva 11 - Norge 12 & 1200 Sport Registry and picture thread
Below is an on-going database of Breva 1100 & 1200(S) and Norge variants worldwide. Why? Just for the fun of it. If your bike isn't listed below, post a reply to this thread, and I'll add you along with a link to your post with a picture (hopefully of you and your bike, as they all look the same...
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Flat Cap Cafe Racer
Tuned and Synch'ed
CompletedHope you'll add your VIN# and related to the Regsitry here;
Breva 11 - Norge 12 & 1200 Sport Registry and picture thread
Below is an on-going database of Breva 1100 & 1200(S) and Norge variants worldwide. Why? Just for the fun of it. If your bike isn't listed below, post a reply to this thread, and I'll add you along with a link to your post with a picture (hopefully of you and your bike, as they all look the same...