Moto Guzzi Breva V 750 IE reviews

It's an amazing bike. Dependable, comfortable, fast, and sexy. I've only put 8400 miles on it in the last 8 months, but it's a great ride. I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone looking. Show less

I have had the bike for 1 month and have put 1100 miles on it so far and really enjoy the bike. It is very comfortable and rides well thru twisties. Only complaint is the windsheild, it doesn't do much for someone my height. Other than that, I'm glad I bought it. The other real cool thing is I feel like the only one who owns this bike, haven't seen another one yet. Show less

I bought this in December 05. I have had many bikes in my day and this is by far right on top. It is smooth, effortless, lightweight, totally maneuverable, and quick. The pull on the clutch lever is unbelievably light. It has shaft drive, no more maintaining chains. You lean slightly forward when riding which is really helpful on my back. If you're used to a cruiser it will take a little time getting used to the narrow width handlebars. Kind of squirrelly at first then I got used to them. The instruments cluster has a digital odometer, trip meter, outside temperature reading and clock beside the normal tachometer and electric speedometer. No more speedometer cable to mess with. This is my first Guzzi and it took a while to get used to the engine torque when you first start out then it smoothes right out. The headlight really shines bright at night. It has 42 horses. About half the horsepower of a different popular brand of the same cc's but believe me you only need to do 75 on the freeway and it will do that and more all day long. The 42 foot-pounds of Torque really are felt at low to medium speeds when you want to gas it. I also like the ability to get to any part quickly and easily. As I had to when I added all the accessories. Adjusting the valves is a piece of cake. Get yourself a quality set of T-Handle Metric Allen wrenches. You will get a lot of comments and lookers. It's a head turner for sure. Nice motorcycle. You will not be disappointed. I am going to keep this one for a long time. Show less

After being away from riding for about 20 years, it's great to find a bike that simply puts a smile on your face very time you ride it. Moto Guzzi offers a unique brand of bike for people who want something other then the run of the mill motorcycles of today. Great bike, recommend it to everybody. Show less

As a woman (120 lbs) I bought this silver 2005 Nevada in March and have since put on over 2000 miles. It has plenty of passing power at 65 mph. Getting 68 miles per gallon at 55-65 mph. It is very light at 388 pounds dry. This is my first experience with a Moto Guzzi. At first it felt almost too small and compact, but it turned out to be a wonderful machine. The wide handlebars are positioned just right to make cruising very comfortable. Without a doubt a great motorcycle. Show less

I am over 50 and have owned over 20 motorcycles. This bike is quite different from any I have owned in many ways. It feels like a motorcycle. At idle it has enough vibration to make the mirrors really shake. This quickly subsides to more moderate levels as you accelerate. The exhaust note is very pleasant and almost quiet by most comparisons. Even with the recent improvments and upgrades, this is basically the same motor used for 30 years by Moto Guzzi. I have always liked the look and design of this motor. This particular model is very well put together and very well engineered. It is a real eye-catcher also. It is capable of sustained speeds of 70-75 mph for long trips and has good passing power at higher rpms up to and above 90 mph. I am convinced the quailty and reliability are excellent. This is not a particularly fast or smooth ride motorcycle but it is a lot of fun to ride. The shifting lever has a lot of travel, and smooth shifting takes a little while to get used to. It cruises easier than my VStar 650 at highway speeds and is much faster, but not really as smooth. While as fast or faster than my GS500F, it is not nearly as refined feeling and takes a lot more concentration to drive smoothly than either bike. It feels like going back to the great days in the '60s when you throw your leg over the Guzzi. If you never had a 305 Superhawk or a 650 BSA or the like, you just won't understand what I am getting at. Show less

Picked up my silver Breva on May 4th, '04 after reading the great article in the May 04 issue of Motorcyclist Mag. What immediately attracted me to the Breva after reading the article was that it was built to be a great bike for beginners and short riders. I've been riding scooters for the last 20+ years with my latest scoot being an '02 250cc Honda Reflex. The Breva is my first non-scooter motorcycle. While a 750cc machine may seem like a lot of engine for a first motorcyle, the Breva is perfectly tuned to let you enjoy the bike without getting yourself into a lot of trouble. The engine has a really nice sound and is very torquey and pulls strong through all five gears but also allows you to easily maintain street and highway legal speeds. The clutch is very light and even with the dry clutch, shifts are very smooth. Just a heads up though, first gear is a little stubborn when the bike is cold. Once it warms up though, it's all good. This bike is perfectly at home on city streets but where it shines is on twisties and mountain roads. This bike is very easy to handle and is happiest on well paved roads. Rough roads are another issue as the the front soaks up bumps well but the stiff rear suspension can get a little bouncy over bumps and potholes. One would figure that Moto Guzzi skimped here to cut down the cost. Currently I have almost 900 miles on it and it seems to get better the more I ride it. Fuel economy is pretty good for a 750 and seems to be improving. Currently getting in the high 50 mpg range during the break-in period. The price for the 600 mile service seems a little high for the first service, but dealer claims he will replace all fluids, adjust valves and sync throttle bodies. After the first service the intervals are every 6,000 miles. Overall,the Breva is a beautiful bike to look at and the build is of high quality. Ergonomics are very good and the bike is very comfortable to ride. I purchased the lower seat to accomodate my short frame and it allows me to ride and come to stops with confidence. The small windscreen suprisingly works very well although I still plan to purchase the accessory windshield. Overall, I am very very happy with my purchase and highly recommed the Breva to women riders, new riders and anyone who wants something different. Moto Guzzi has done a great job here. Show less

The breva is about my 25th bike in 20 years of motorcycling. It's surprisingly small and light, and is very friendly to ride. Power is more about torque than top end speed, and it's quite happy to run at whatever speed you want, being docile round town, but eager to accelerate (in a steady sort of way) out of town. Runs out of go at just over 100 mph. Handling is sublime, with plenty of feedback from the tyres, though this is acieved at the cost of a firm suspension. Gearbox is much improved over earlier Guzzis, though not as quick as Japanese boxes. The above makes it sound a boring bike with major faults, but it isn't at all. I just love mine, but I'm not blind to the fact that it isn't perfect. Take one for a test ride - it's a whole new experience compared to Japanese bikes. Show less