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Breva 850

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48 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.31 hp/kg
Torque
66 Nm
Engine
877 ccm

2010 Moto Guzzi Breva 850 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2010 Moto Guzzi Breva 850 naked motorcycle, Moto Guzzi pairs a 877 cc (53.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71.1 HP (51.9 kW) at 7,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 66 Nm (48.7 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 81.1 HP per liter and a 600 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (7,600 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 Breva 850 measures 231 kg (509 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,495 mm (58.9 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 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
81.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.31 HP/kg (3.25 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–7,600 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement 877.0 ccm (53.51 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 71.1 HP (51.9 kW)) @ 7600 RPM
Torque 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression 9.8:1
Bore x Stroke 92.0 x 66.0 mm (3.6 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel System Injection. Magneti Marelli
Ignition Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition
Lubrication Splash
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Dual disc, dry
Performance
Exhaust Stainless steel, 2 in 1, with three ways catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor
Chassis
Frame Type Double cradle, in high tensile strenght tubular steel
Rake 25.3°
Trail 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension Telescopic hydraulic fork with 45 mm, preload adjustable
Front Travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension Single arm suspension progressive linkage, rear shock absorber adjustable in rebound ad pre-load (hydraulic).
Rear Travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1495 mm (58.9 inches)
Ground Clearance 190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 130/80-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 260 mm (10.2 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 231.0 kg (509.3 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.3077 HP/kg
Seat Height 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1125 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall Length 2195 mm (86.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity 23.00 litres (6.08 US gallons)
Other
Color Options Red, black, gray
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Intermediate
Requires some riding experience.
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City & Weekend Rides
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Seat Height
78 cm / 30.7 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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