The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 8V is a V-twin motorcycle manufactured from 2009-2011. The engine is a four-stroke, longitudinally mounted V-twin with OHV and four valves per cylinder, with a capacity of 1151 cc. The bike features multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system with a stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed exhaust, and Lambda probe. The ignition is inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition, with NGK PMR8B spark plugs. The bike produces a maximum power of 80.8 kW/108.3 hp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 108 Nm/80 lb-ft at 6400 rpm. The transmission has five speeds with a shaft final drive. The frame is a tubular cradle with a high tensile steel construction. The front suspension consists of a telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm and TIN surface treatment, with preload adjustable; front wheel travel is 120 mm/4.7 in. The rear suspension has a single-arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and preload (hydraulic), with rear wheel travel of 140 mm/5.5 in. The front and rear brakes consist of 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers and a single 282 mm disc with a two-piston caliper, respectively. The bike measures 1160 mm/45.7 in (height), 2195 mm/86.4 in (length), and 840 mm/33.1 in (width), with a wheelbase of 1485 mm/58.5 in, seat height of 800 mm/31.5 in, ground clearance of 185 mm/7.3 in, and dry weight of 229 kg/504.9 lbs. The bike has a fuel capacity of 23 litres/6.0 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport 8V
| Year | 2009 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1151 cc / 70.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 95 x 81.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe. |
| Induction | Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system; 2 x ~A50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors, Lambda probe. |
| Ignition | Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition |
| Spark Plugs | NGK PMR8B (Long Life) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe. |
| Max Power | 80.8 kW / 108.3 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 108 Nm / 80 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm |
| Clutch | Single plate with integrated flexible couplings |
| Transmission | 5 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 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 |
