2008 Moto Guzzi Breva 750 Review

Introduction

A fast growing segment on all continents, the naked is the best commuting machine that also gives a rider the ability to take it on weekend tours and get the best out of the transversal 90 degree V-twin engine which powers the 401 lbs. nimble. Definitely a great first in any rider’s career, Breva’s magic consists in the fact that it can be the best companion long time after you’ve build confidence.

History

2003 Moto Guzzi Breva 750

No other Italian maker can be so proud of having such a successful background, especially in winning races around the world with its competition rockets, machines that have attracted the sympathy of those who have seen them racing. But modern days determined this maker to have its own good offering in the naked category, something that would be stylish, fast and stable. All of those features were gathered in 2003 under the name of Guzzi’s new introduction the Breva 750 IE. The machine brought back the early style by featuring the across the frame V-Twin motor, but in stylish clothing. The 47.60 HP at 6800 RPM that the bike delivered proved sufficient for hurling on motorways and the 54.60 Nm at 3600 RPM made it the easiest thing to ride across town.

Very good is the fact that the Breva hasn’t changed at all into worst. In fact, 2004 brought fuel injection to the nicely balanced engine which by then featured a six-speed gearbox. Also, the detachable tubular duplex cradle in collaboration with Marzocchi front suspension (40mm hydraulic telescopic fork) and a swingarm in light cast alloy with two dampers have shown us that the best can get even better.

In order to keep being competitive, for 2006 the Breva was hooked up with an even better performing Webber-Marelli electronic fuel injection system and Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition. The horsepower was the same (48), but the new fueling system has left its finger print on the way this bike left behind traffic lights. The 58.98 Nm came in right off idle and even best is the fact that the bike is even more agile today.

Last year, the 750cc naked from Moto Guzzi had been reduced to a five-speed gearbox and the electronic digital ignition featured now inductive spark. Easily recognizable due to its white color, the 2007 Breva 750 is one of the most notorious Italian naked bikes of the recent years.

Competition

2008 Ducati Monster 695

Another two-wheeled machine that does pretty much the same tricks is the Ducati Monster 695. This last will have you prepared for those bigger sportbikes as it has more performance, but sacrifices comfort and also adds a few more bucks to the retail price. The 695 Desmo L-Twin is fitted with advanced computer controlled fuel injection which, apart from the big bore and short stroke configuration has all to do with the 73 horsepower that it develops. Both bikes are confidence-inspiring, the striking difference between them being the different riding position offered. On the Ducati your knees suffer a bit of stress on the long haul and the Moto Guzzi is the motorcycle you’ll be thinking of even if those horses never seem to be enough. They actually are!

Exterior

2008 Moto Guzzi Breva 750

Many consider it a naked ride and others tend to position it right next to standard bikes in its class, but what everybody agrees with it that the Moto Guzzi Breva 750 incorporates the sexy Italian style that everybody looks for at such a piece of machinery.

Finishing touches are excellent (as expected) and at a first glance you don’t even know what to look at first. The design circle is absolutely complete given to the construction alternative chosen (across the frame engine) which results in both sides looking the same. This is very nice for a bike that is destined to take the riders through many evolutionary steps. They will further discover that the simple looking thing that they both is significantly more attractive than any other Japanese bikes and that is never a bad thing.

The headlight is round and stylish and features chromed cover as well as the instruments. Also in the front, the fender hugs the enough wide tyre exactly like expected on an Italian naked. But what you won’t find at any such bike is the beautiful gas tank that blends perfectly together with the seat and side panels.

Ending the bike is the taillight and especially the rear fender. The overall nice apparel is radically being influenced by the color schemes available: Red and Black (with Grey insertions).

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