written by on 21/05/2008
Good Points
good suspension great brakes wonderful engine pulls from anywhere except in 6th which is like an overdrive. At 70mph its doing only 4000rpm large fuel capacity.
Bad Points
clunky drivetrain and vague first gear around town and especially when cold. Touring screen is too far away from the rider leading to severe turbulance around helmet. Don't buy one. The instrument binnacle does a good job of breaking up the air flow up to 80mph anyway.
General Comments
This Moto Guzzi Breva is brilliant on twisty b roads where its grunty engine and planted handeling encourages swift progress if you want to go for it. On the other hand it will tour all day 2 up without problems. The big seat is comfotable and with large grab rails its easy for pillions and for you to haul it onto the center stand.
The trip computer is useful if you take the time to learn how it works and is easy to use with gloves on.
The finish is really impressive and with the shaft drive there is no grease spray or chain to look after and is easy to clean.
Above all it will probably be the engine that will inspire you to buy. In my view its sound and power delivery will seal the deal.
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Bigmoff00's Comment
Written on: 03/02/2009
I found this review helpful because...it is clearly written and not too much techincal stuff, which you can get from thr Moto Guzzi website anyway