MOTO GUZZI Breva V850 (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi Breva V850, a compact and elegant upper-middleweight motorcycle of the Breva family. It was suited for riders searching for a more powerful machine than the base model.

The Breva V850 was a naked motorcycle that debuted in 2006 and continued production until 2011, being part of the same family as the standard Breva machine. Also, the Breva series was available in several versions with engine displacement ranging from 750cc to 1,200cc.

The 2008 model came in the same clothes as the previous models, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as three-spoke lightweight cast-aluminum wheels, a two-into-one exhaust system with the silencer mounted on the left side, a one-piece dual seat with grab rails, a wide handlebar, and a large, round headlight up front.

The 17-inch front wheel was guided by a 45 mm preload-adjustable telescopic fork and stopped by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers. In contrast, the 17-inch rear wheel was handled by a single-sided swingarm coupled to an adjustable shock and controlled by a 282 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper.

As for power, the 2008 Moto Guzzi Breva V850 had its heartbeat set by an 877cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, delivering 72 hp at 7,600 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.