Frist freeway ride

February 24th, 2006
First freeway ride with Ted on the 22 freeway from Brookhurst to 7th street LBC.
Highest speed reach was 60 mph, damm it was windy. I stayed on the slow lane the whole time. The Guzzi bike do have this particular feel I never experience before riding, this other guy blog call it “Tu,Tu,Tu…” noise. And I’ve been told it was because of the 90° V-Twin, 4 stroke. It does take used to but I kind like it cause it’s different.
On the way back home it was 5:30pm and it was night time already. We took the PCH all the way to Beach Blvd and up back home it’s a really nice night time ride.

2004 Moto Guzzi Breva 750 IE

Got my new motorcycle on Thursday February 23rd, 2006
I opted for this Italian bike over the BMW F650 GS after doing some reach.
It’s a 2004 with only 745 miles on it. It already got its 500 miles first service which according to the previous owner included an oil change from regular to synthetic oil. The bike is still in it’s breaking down stage until 930 Miles (1500 km) during which I have to keep it under 5000 rpm.
930-1243 miles (1500-2000 km) @6000 rpm
over 1243 miles (2000 km) @7600

The bike was originally bought at
Orange County Motorsports
1901 E Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 429-9200

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/

Engine: 90º V-Twin, 4 stroke
Cylinders: Aluminum alloy with Gilnisil treatment
Pistons: Forged, 2 compression & 1 oil control ring
Cooling system: Air cooled
Displacement: 744 cc
Bore and stroke: 80 mm x 74 mm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Valves & operation: 2 overhead valves with light alloy push-rods
Maximum power: 48 hp @ 6600 rpm
Maximum torque: 43.5 ft/lbs @ 3000 rpm
Fuel system: Weber- Marelli electronic injection
Starting system: Electric
Ignition: Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition
with inductive spark
Exhaust system: Triple catalyzed with Lambda probe
Gear box: 5 speed
Lubrication: Wet sump, forced oil, cartridge filter
Transmission: Primary: helical gears
Secondary: shaft drive
Clutch: Single disc, dry with cush drive
Electrical system: 12 V; 12 V alternator; 14 Ah battery
Instruments: Speedometer with tripmeter, tachometer
and warning lights
Frame: Detachable tubular duplex cradle
Trail: 4.29" (109 mm)
Rake: 28º Front suspension: Marzocchi 40 mm hydraulic
telescopic fork
Front wheel travel: 5.11" (130 mm)
Rear suspension: Swing arm in light cast alloy with two dampers, spring adjustable for pre-load and rebound
Rear wheel travel: 4.65" (118 mm)
Front brakes: Single stainless steel 320 mm floating disc with 4 piston caliper
Rear brakes: Single stainless steel 260 mm disc
Wheels: Spoke light alloy, Front: 3" x 17" Rear: 3.5" x 17"
Tires: Front: 110/70 17" Rear: 130/80 17"
Overall length: 85.43" (2170 mm)
Width: 28.34"(720 mm)
Height: 46.85" (1190 mm)
Seat Height: 30" (770 mm)
Ground clearance: 6.92" (176 mm)
Wheelbase: 57.04" (1449 mm)
Dry weight: 401.24 lbs (182 Kg)
Fuel capacity: 4.49 gallons (17 liters)
Reserve: 1.05 gallons (4 liters)
Available Colors: Red, Black, Silver
MSRP: $8,490

2004 Moto Guzzi Breva 750 IE

2004 Moto Guzzi Breva 750 IE