2009 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2009 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport utilizes a 1151 cc (70.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 93.9 HP (68.5 kW) at 7,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 81.6 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,800 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 1200 Sport measures 229 kg (505 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
81.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.41 HP/kg (2.44 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,800 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1151.0 ccm (70.23 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power93.9 HP (68.5 kW)) @ 7800 RPM
Torque100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke95.0 x 81.2 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection with stepper motor control
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