## MOTO GUZZI 1200 SPORT 2006-2007 The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport is a motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 2006 to 2007. It is a sport touring motorcycle powered by a 1,151 cc (70.3 cu in) 90° V-twin engine. The engine is mounted longitudinally in the frame, and drives the rear wheel through a shaft drive. The 1200 Sport has a steel trellis frame, and is suspended by a 43 mm (1.7 in) upside-down fork at the front and a single shock absorber at the rear. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 467 lb (212 kg), and a seat height of 31.5 in (800 mm). The 1200 Sport was designed by Miguel Galluzzi, and was intended to be a more powerful and sporty version of the Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport. The engine was redesigned to produce more power and torque, and the chassis was revised to improve handling. The 1200 Sport was also equipped with a number of new features, including a fuel injection system, a ride-by-wire throttle, and a traction control system. The 1200 Sport was well-received by critics, and was praised for its performance, handling, and comfort. However, the motorcycle was also criticized for its high price and its lack of refinement. The 1200 Sport was discontinued in 2007, and was replaced by the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200. **Engine** The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport is powered by a 1,151 cc (70.3 cu in) 90° V-twin engine. The engine is air-cooled, and has a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The engine produces 105 bhp (78 kW) at 7,600 rpm and 87 lb⋅ft (118 N⋅m) of torque at 5,800 rpm. The engine is mounted longitudinally in the frame, and drives the rear wheel through a shaft drive. **Chassis** The 1200 Sport has a steel trellis frame. The frame is designed to be lightweight and rigid, and is suspended by a 43 mm (1.7 in) upside-down fork at the front and a single shock absorber at the rear. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 467 lb (212 kg), and a seat height of 31.5 in (800 mm). **Brakes** The 1200 Sport has Brembo brakes. The front brakes consist of two 320 mm (12.6 in) discs with four-piston calipers. The rear brake consists of a single 260 mm (10.2 in) disc with a two-piston caliper. **Wheels and Tires** The 1200 Sport has cast aluminum wheels. The front wheel is a 17 x 3.5 in (432 x 89 mm) wheel, and the rear wheel is a 17 x 5.5 in (432 x 140 mm) wheel. The motorcycle is fitted with Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires. The front tire is a 120/70 ZR17 tire, and the rear tire is a 180/55 ZR17 tire. **Performance** The 1200 Sport has a top speed of 142 mph (228 km/h). The motorcycle can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, and can cover a quarter mile in 11.5 seconds at 120 mph (193 km/h). **Fuel Economy** The 1200 Sport has a fuel tank capacity of 6.3 US gal (24 L). The motorcycle has an average fuel consumption of 45 mpg (5.2 L/100 km). **Features** The 1200 Sport is equipped with a number of features, including: * Fuel injection system * Ride-by-wire throttle * Traction control system * Anti-lock braking system * Cruise control * Heated grips * Adjustable windshield **Conclusion** The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport is a powerful and sporty motorcycle that is well-suited for touring and sport riding. The motorcycle has a number of features that make it a comfortable and enjoyable ride, and is backed by a long history of quality and reliability.