| | | | First look: 2007 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport |  Written: 11/10/2006 : 16:50. Read 22109 times (23/day). | This evolved form of the 90° twin cylinder 1200 features new solutions in its design and chassis while giving a new meaning to rider comfort.
All of that in a sporty way.
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There is such a thing as a precise Italian style, a way of designing motorcycles. This is the style of the 1200 Sport where form and function work in complete harmony. The graphics on the screen resemble the plate for a rider’s number on a race machine. The same types of adornments are to be found on the “pod” at the back of the saddle that transforms the machine into an aggressive single-seater. The stylish shape of the front disc brakes suggests and allows magnificent stopping power. Still at the front, the advanced position of the handlebars tends to mould the rider’s arms and chest into the perfect riding position and offers excellent support. The titanium-treated forks add a further touch of class. The central section of the 1200 Sport features the 90° V cylinder heads with newly designed rocker covers. The Racing exhaust on the right hand side sets exactly the right tone for a motorcycle of this type.
Even the slightly rear-set position of the rider’s footrests brings the race version immediately to mind.
Although the layout is sport’s style, every little detail has been designed to allow both rider and pillion passenger to travel in the utmost comfort.
The saddle is comfortably padded and provides excellent support thanks to the “pod” covering the rear section. Perfect weight distribution and an ideally positioned centre of gravity make the machine handle like a much smaller model.
The 45mm USD forks are anti-friction treated and can be adjusted for pre-load and rebound. The progressive rear shock absorber is also fully adjustable.
The windscreen is supposed to offer a good protection, and the new instrument panel is more readable. The onboard interactive computer display communicates with the engine via controls on the handlebars.
The handling of the 1200 Sport has a secret ingredient: the precision put into perfecting the frame/suspension set-up. The high-tensile steel chassis is very rigid and together with the aluminium single-arm forms a one-piece section housing the “reactive” shaft drive.
The brakes are twin 320 mm discs and four piston (opposed) calipers at the front and a 298 mm rear disc with two floating parallel pistons. For those of you that ride all year round in all weather, Moto Guzzi also offers an ABS version with traditional front discs.
The engine layout is the traditional 90° V twin with the rocker boxes protruding from right and left. The power output however is something completely new.
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.
Great attention has been paid to the air intake system that has been perfected with the addition of a special high performance filter. Intake and exhaust ducts have been further improved to increase the speed of gas flow and make the engine more responsive. ECU mapping has been programmed for sports use and offers a wider band of usable engine power.
Starting, regardless of weather condition, has been facilitated by fitting electronic injection with a stepper motor that also guarantees perfect idling. Power output is hefty but smooth while emissions and fuel consumption are low and well within Euro 3 standards.
Performance is further enhanced by other technical additions like twin spark ignitions and having the injectors positioned directly over the inlet manifolds near the valves.
The alternator is between the cylinders. This makes the engine more compact and also offers significant advantages in terms of control and overall ridability. 
For those wanting the maximum from their 1200 Sports, Moto Guzzi has designed a track kit with redesigned hand-polished air ducts, the removal of the air filter box, the fitting of a special racing exhaust and a remapped ECU. 
The six-speed gearbox now features new ratios that are ideal for even the twistiest of roads.
There are a lot of accessories like antithieft system, 29-litre pannier kit, 45-litre top box kit, and Luggage rack kit.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type: 90° V-Twin, 4 stroke
Cooling system: air cooling
Displacement: 1,151 cc
Bore and stroke: 95 x 81.2 mm
Compression ratio: 9.8 : 1
Timing system:
- intake open 24° B.T.D.C.
- intake close 52° A.B.D.C.
- exhaust open 54° B.B.D.C.
- exhaust close 22° A.T.D.C.
with valve clearance 1.5 mm
Maximum power: over 70 kW (95 HP) at 7,800 rpm
Maximum torque: over 100 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Fuel injection system / Ignition: Magneti Marelli IAW5A, α-n type; 2 Ø 45 mm throttle bodies, Weber IWP 162 injectors, Lambda control, twin spark ignition
Spark plug: internal NGK PMR8B (Long Life), external NGK BPR6ES
Starting: electric
Exhaust system: stainless steel, 2 into 1 type with catalytic converter, height-adjustable muffler
Homologation: Euro 3
TRANSMISSION
Gears: 6 speed
Internal ratios:
1^ 17/38 = 1 : 2.235
2^ 20/34 = 1 : 1.700
3^ 23/31 = 1 : 1.347
4^ 26/29 = 1 : 1.115
5^ 31/30 = 1 : 0.967
6^ 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
Lubrication: splash
Primary drive: helical teeth, ratio 24/35 = 1 : 1.458
Secondary drive: Compact Reactive Shaft Drive CA.R.C.; double universal joint with floating bevel gear, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3.666
Clutch: double disk, dry
CHASSIS
Frame: tubular cradle, high tensile steel
Wheelbase: 1,485 mm
Trail: 120 mm
Rake: 25°
Steering angle: 32°
Front suspension: telescopic hydraulic fork with Ø 45 mm and TIN surface treatment, preload adjustable
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear suspension: single arm suspension with progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound and pre-load (hydraulic)
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Front brake: twin stainless steel floating disc, wave type, Ø 320 mm, 4 opposed pistons
Rear brake: single steel fixed disc, Ø 282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
Wheels: three spokes, light alloy wheels, gravity die-casting
Front wheel: 3.50” x 17”
Rear wheel: 5.50” x 17”
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17”
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17”
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Voltage: 12 V
Battery: 12 V – 18 Ah
Alternator: 12 V – 550 W
DIMENSIONS
Length: 2,195 mm
Width (handlebars): 840 mm
Height (windshield): 1,160 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 185 mm
Dry weight: 229 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 23 litres
Reserve: 4 litres
Technical specifications of 1200 Sport may change without notice.
ABS version available.
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