Moto Guzzi

Our motorcycle is a 2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 750cc.


Breva 750 i.e. (744 cc) (2002–): a Standard motorcycle formally introduced to the press at Intermot 2002, Munich — Like the Nevada features the 'small block' engine derived directly from the engine Carcano designed for Guzzi in the mid-sixties and Tonti refined: the 750 cc V-twin, rated at 48 bhp (36 kW). With its ease of maintenance, durability and even, flat torque curve, the engine design remains suitable to everyday, real-world situations. To mark the rejuvenation of Moto Guzzi, the first Breva 750 was delivered to its owner on April 7 2003 in a special ceremony at the Mandello works. Likewise, the first 100 Breva 750's were delivered to their Italian dealers in a special ceremony on March 26 2003 at Mandello del Lario headquarters on the occasion of the company's anniversary.

Although on the small side, it has coped incredibly well with two-up and all our luggage - including camping gear.

We bought it brand new in the UK and had it flown (on the same flight as ourselves) to Toronto, Canada.

You cannot imagine the fear of riding a bike for the very first time out of a major city such as Toronto - on a busy Interstate (the 401). I kept thinking, ìf we´re gonna die, please make it quick and painless´.

However, we survived that and went on to ride the bike 9,400 miles that year (2007) and 9,600 in 2008.

We made it all the way across the USA to the Pacific coast - what a shock that was too; foggy, freezing and fires - and then all the way back across.

So all in all, we are very proud of this terrific little bike and consider the Breva to be aptly named - maybe it should be spelt Braver.