The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport is a full-sized, heavy metal, 70s-throwback of a motorcycle, yet one sprinkled with the very latest and best in suspension and brakes. So, though cumbersome, it’s surprisingly effective and comfortable, too. Dwarfs or wimps need not apply, though…
Latest 1200cc version of the distinctive, classic but recently reworked Guzzi across the frame V-twin is one massive lump of metal. The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport's 90bhp is nothing to get worked up about but it’s grunty enough, flexible, the shaft drive gives peace of mind and it’s a fabulous thing to behold.
If you’d asked that question four or five years ago, the answer would’ve been ‘dodgy’. Two takeovers (first Aprilia, more recently Piaggio) have seen production and quality control completely shaken up, however and Guzzis of the last couple of years now stand comparison with anything. Parts availability sometimes patchy, though…
Whichever way you look at it, you’re getting an awful lot of iconic, charismatic motorcycle for your £7600-odd for the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport. On the downside, sheer performance is nothing to crow about and Guzzi residuals can’t yet match, say, Triumph or Harley. But definitely worth considering… Find a Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport for sale.
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In a word: ‘Bella’. The Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport is a Bentley, or Morgan maybe, among motorcycles. The style and engineering principles may be hewn from solid but the detailing and equipment levels are sublime. In the Sport’s case, that means delicious white-faced clocks, a neat seat hump, posj TiN coated forks and Braking wavy discs. Only thre plasticky mirrors and headlamp rim let it down…